On September 4, 2026, ABS-CBN’s talent management firm Star Magic warned the public about individuals impersonating the ABS-CBN Entertainment Production and Talent Management Head Laurenti Dyogi through various instant messaging platforms, i.e., Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc., involving inquiries for Pinoy Big Brother auditions, Star Magic artists, and other entertainment-related opportunities.
ABS-CBN also added that official announcements related to Pinoy Big Brother, particularly the forthcoming season under the collaboration with GMA Network, the Collab 3.0, will be released only through their official social media accounts, particularly Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
Star Magic advised the public to refrain from engaging with unverified accounts, sharing their personal information, or unsolicitedly sending monetary amounts (including bank or e-wallet details, if any) to anyone claiming to represent the talent management agency and its head, including ABS-CBN, Pinoy Big Brother, and many other Star Magic/ABS-CBN-linked entities.
As of August 31, 2026, the online auditions for Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0 via the ABS-CBN Join Now website have ended. However, on August 20, 2026, the reality show reminded the public that an email message circulated involving the upcoming on-site audition for the show, scheduled for September 2026, is false and has not been authorized by ABS-CBN, Pinoy Big Brother, and all other relevant entities.
Pinoy Big Brother reminds the public that only their official communication channels and accounts will send all legitimate communications, updates, and notifications regarding audition results and subsequent rounds. PBB previously held its on-site auditions in the second quarter of 2024 in several malls in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, for their previous civilian season, Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11, alongside global online auditions.
DRPS PHCA also informed the public with a similar reminder on each post related to Pinoy Big Brother before each statement issued by ABS-CBN, to provide necessary public advisory to avoid false and misleading claims.
The reminder reads: Beware of false announcements or unsolicited messages through email, instant messaging, or SMS involving Pinoy Big Brother auditions. Always follow the official social media accounts of Pinoy Big Brother (with the “verified tick”) on Facebook, X/Twitter, and Instagram for further announcements. If you’re unsure whether an audition announcement is legitimate, consult PBB, ABS-CBN, or Star Magic.
ABS-CBN is the sole license holder for Big Brother in the Philippines, based on the reality show of the same name, which originated in the Netherlands and is produced by Banijay Entertainment.
Auditions for PBB Collab 3.0 have ended as of August 31, 2026. Watch out for the Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0 very soon on ABS-CBN and GMA platforms, and stay in the loop on the official social media accounts of Pinoy Big Brother, ABS-CBN, and ABS-CBN PR for official announcements, and DRPS PHCA for housemate-related updates.
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