Former PBB Housemate Bids Goodbye to OG Bahay ni Kuya
- By: Jane Andes
- March 28, 2026
From the first down to the last, former PBB housemates bid their one last goodbye as the OG Bahay ni Kuya is now up for demolition.
After more than two decades on air, the original Pinoy Big Brother house is officially closing its doors in March 2026, marking the end of the physical space that defined generations of housemates and viewers. The shutdown comes as the show prepares for a new chapter, with plans to relocate and reintroduce the franchise in a different setting.
Before that transition happens, former housemates, from the very first season to the most recent batch, returned to Quezon City for one last visit. No challenges, no nominations, just time to walk through familiar rooms, revisit where their stories began, and say goodbye to the place they once called home.
The first and last
Nene Tamayo and Caprice Cayetano stand as the first and last Big Winners of the OG house. Nene reflected on how the house changed her life 20 years ago, while Caprice marked the end of that same space. Their “20 years and 20 seconds” embrace captured the full circle of Bahay ni Kuya.
OG Collab Housemates
Ralph de Leon, AZ Martinez, Vince Maristela, Kira Balinger, and Josh Ford revisited key spots inside the house, recreating moments and sharing messages about where their journey began.
The Final Batch
Marco Masa, Reich Alim, Ashley Sarmiento, Heath Jornales, Rave Victoria, Fred Moser, Carmelle Collado and their batch gathered for farewell photos and videos as the last housemates of the OG house. Princess Aliyah and Lella Ford reflected on their evolving bond during their time in the house. Joaquin Arce also joined the farewell visit, marking his participation in the final group before the house closure.
Michael Sager
Michael Sager expressed gratitude for the house as a place he once called home, keeping his message direct and reflective.
Sam Milby, Ejay Falcon & Dawn Chang
Sam Milby shared an emotional walkthrough of the house, reflecting on his beginnings. Ejay Falcon revisited his Big Winner journey, while Dawn Chang paid tribute to the space where she first showcased her talent.
Jimboy Martin
Jimboy Martin framed his return as a moment of pagbabalik-tanaw, revisiting memories from his time inside and acknowledging the impact the house had on his life.
The closing of the OG Big Brother house is more than just a change in location, it marks the end of the exact space where thousands of stories unfolded over 21 years. From first confessions to Big Night victories, the house witnessed moments that shaped careers, relationships, and lives.
As the show prepares to move forward with a new home, this final gathering becomes a pause point, a chance for the people who lived those moments to look back before everything changes. The structure may be gone, but for the housemates, the experience remains something they carry long after the doors close.





