Housemates Gehlee Dangca and Calix Esguerra appeared to have an uncomfortable encounter during a screen test for their latest task on “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0,” prompting the latter to apologize for a gesture he did “without consent.”
The incident happened during the housemates’ second task, named “Verti Drama,” which required them to create an original live vertical drama featuring themselves as cast members.
Calix, alongside Winwyn Marquez, who were appointed as task leaders, agreed with the other housemates to develop a romantic comedy featuring action elements.
To cast the lead characters, Big Brother instructed the two to conduct auditions and screen tests, with Calix and Gehlee among the pairs chosen to try out for the roles.
However, their screen test took an unexpected turn when Calix suddenly kissed Gehlee’s hand in the middle of their scene, leaving her visibly caught off guard. She immediately wiped the part of her hand that he had kissed.
Despite her surprise, Gehlee asked for another take but reminded him, “‘Wag mo ko i-kiss! Patay ako sa handler ko.”
The former UNIS member later opened up to Big Brother about what happened, saying she understood that Calix might have gotten carried away while portraying his character but wished he had not made the move without asking her first.
“I understand that he got carried away. It’s fine. It means he’s in character. But I just think it would have been better if he didn’t do that,” she told Big Brother.
When asked how she felt about the incident, Gehlee said, “I don’t hate him for it. I just wish he didn’t do that cause he didn’t ask me.”
Big Brother acknowledged Gehlee’s concern and stressed the importance of permission and consent, especially when performing scenes.
“Permission is always important. Lalong lalo na sa mga eksena,” he told her, adding that he would also speak with Calix about the matter.
The two housemates eventually had a private and sincere conversation, during which Calix apologized for his actions and admitted that he should have asked for Gehlee’s permission and respected her boundaries.
“Gusto ko lang talaga mag-sorry about dun sa acting natin. ‘Di ko talaga siya mini-mean o ‘di ko siya sinasadya. […] Mali ko talaga na ‘di ako nag-ask ng permission and ng boundaries nga,” Calix told her.
He further explained that he had gotten carried away with his role because he wanted to make the housemates and viewers feel kilig, but stressed that he had no other intentions.
Calix also admitted that he had been embarrassed by what happened and had wanted to apologize to Gehlee immediately after the incident.
In response, Gehlee gently patted Calix on the shoulder and explained that she was simply caught off guard by his gesture.
“I just wish you asked me. Medyo nabigla lang ako. I understand. I’m just happy that you’re aware,” she said.
Gehlee further assured Calix that she understood his explanation and had forgiven him, particularly after he acknowledged his mistake and promised not to repeat it.
“You’re aware naman of what you did wrong. Sabi mo naman ‘di mo na uulitin, and you know naman na you were supposed to ask now. It’s okay, I understand that you were maybe under pressure or got carried away. I forgive you,” Gehlee told Calix.
Both housemates also expressed their gratitude to Big Brother for giving them the opportunity to discuss the matter privately and clear the air.
