Two of ABS-CBN’s most recognizable entertainment franchises are set to return before the year ends, with “Gandang Gabi Vice” (GGV) making its television comeback in September and “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) opening a new chapter through another ABS-CBN-GMA collaboration.
ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer Cory Vidanes confirmed the developments, giving fans a major reason to watch out for the final months of 2026.
‘Gandang Gabi Vice’ returns—with GMA 7 in the mix
The biggest surprise is arguably the return of Vice Ganda’s beloved late-night comedy talk show.
According to the latest announcement, “Gandang Gabi Vice” is scheduled to return in September and will be available on GMA, iWant and Kapamilya Channel.
The cross-network arrangement gives the comeback an even wider potential audience, bringing Vice Ganda’s signature comedy and celebrity interviews back to television after the original program ended its run in 2020.
The comeback is not entirely unexpected. Vice Ganda had already teased the possibility of bringing GGV back earlier this year, fueling speculation among longtime viewers. Philippine media outlets including the Philippine Daily Inquirer and Philstar.com reported on the comedian’s earlier hints about reviving the show.
What makes the latest announcement different is that the return is now backed by an official ABS-CBN announcement and comes with a clearer rollout window.
Then comes ‘Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0’
The reality-TV giant is also preparing to reopen the doors of the “Big Brother” house.
ABS-CBN confirmed that “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0” is scheduled for October, continuing the partnership between ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
The upcoming season will also introduce a significant change: PBB will move into a new house, with Vidanes describing the new setup as more cost-efficient.
The announcement comes after the success of the previous ABS-CBN-GMA collaboration, demonstrating how the two networks continue to work together on one of Philippine television’s longest-running reality franchises.
The collaboration is also notable because the upcoming edition is being positioned as another major milestone for the “PBB” franchise, with auditions for the new season already being promoted.
From celebrity housemates to a new generation of dreamers
The latest PBB developments point toward another fresh batch of potential housemates.
Promotional materials for PBB Collab 3.0 have invited Filipinos worldwide between 18 and 35 years old to audition, signaling a return to a broader pool of aspiring housemates rather than relying solely on celebrities.
That could give the upcoming edition a very different flavor from the recent Celebrity Collab editions.
For longtime viewers, it also brings back one of PBB’s original appeals: watching ordinary Filipinos enter the house, form friendships and rivalries, face challenges and compete for the chance to become the next Big Winner.
Why the twin comeback matters
The simultaneous return of GGV and PBB is bigger than simply bringing back two popular shows.
It highlights the evolving relationship between ABS-CBN and GMA, two networks that have increasingly found opportunities to collaborate despite traditionally competing for television audiences.
Their PBB partnership previously produced the Celebrity Collab Edition, while the upcoming GGV arrangement expands the cooperation into a major entertainment talk-show franchise.
For ABS-CBN, the strategy also underscores the importance of maximizing its content across multiple platforms and broadcast partners.
For viewers, meanwhile, the result is a familiar lineup returning in a very different Philippine television landscape.
The real question: Can GGV and PBB recreate their old magic?
“Gandang Gabi Vice” last aired in 2020 after nearly nine years on television, while “Pinoy Big Brother” has continued to evolve through different formats, hosts and collaborations.
Now, both franchises are coming back at a time when Filipino audiences are consuming entertainment across traditional television, streaming services and social media.
That makes their 2026 returns particularly intriguing.
Will Vice Ganda’s comeback dominate social media once again?
Can the new PBB house produce another generation of breakout stars?
And perhaps the biggest question of all: Could the ABS-CBN-GMA partnership signal an even bigger shift in Philippine television?
For now, fans have two dates to watch: September for GGV and October for PBB Collab 3.0.
The comeback era is officially underway.
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