MANILA -- Pinoy Big Brother hosts Melai Cantiveros and Robi Domingo are gearing up for the much-anticipated opening of the Pinoy Big Brother house, as they prepare to welcome a new batch of housemates for the upcoming season. 

The hosts recently shared their excitement and surprise at the announcement of the house's opening by Pinoy Big Brother director Laurenti Dyogi through an Instagram Live.

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Domingo said he was surprised at the sudden announcement, stating: “Nagulat din ako dun sa live ni Direk Lauren. We were not expecting him to announce that kind of big news sa lahat, but once na magbukas ang bahay at tinawag kami ni Kuya, we’re always ready. Truth be told, hindi namin alam ang mangyayari sa panibagong season, kasi palaging kami ang huling nakakaalam kung ano yung mga latest pasabog ni Kuya.”

("I was also surprised by Direk Lauren's live. We were not expecting him to announce such big news to everyone. But once the house opens and Kuya calls us, we're always ready. Truth be told, we never know what to expect in a new season because we are always the last ones to find out about Kuya's latest surprises.")

Cantiveros, on the other hand, shared her excitement for the new season and the prospect of welcoming fresh faces into the PBB house. 

She expressed her excitement about reuniting with the show's staff and crew, highlighting the teamwork that goes into hosting the reality show. 

Cantiveros also teased that there will be something new for auditionees to expect in the upcoming season, hinting at exciting twists and surprises in store for viewers.