A week after their eviction from Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, Ashley Ortega and AC Bonifacio sat down on Fast Talk with Boy Abunda to reflect on their experiences inside the Bahay ni Kuya.

The duo addressed the controversies surrounding their partnership, including the immunity issue that initially caused tension among viewers.

A Stronger Bond Amid Challenges

During the interview, Boy Abunda delved into the emotional toll of nominations and how it affected their relationships with fellow housemates.

AC shared that while nominations were tough, it brought her and Ashley closer as a team.

“When we became a duo, we really created that mindset that we are as one. We rise and we fall together,” she explained.

The dancer highlighted the choice to improve themselves rather than dwell on criticisms, saying, “Whatever was said about us, that next week we made sure to correct it.”

Ashley echoed this sentiment, admitting that being part of a duo meant sharing both triumphs and struggles.

Clearing the Immunity Controversy

One of the most talked-about moments in their journey was the immunity task where AC expressed doubts about Ashley’s sincerity.

AC explained her thought process during the challenge, saying, “We had to go through pros and cons of everyone even if we didn’t want to… Personally, I just gave my opinion.” She also clarified that her assessment was based on first impressions.

Ashley, for her part, admitted she was unaware of what transpired during the immunity deliberations until AC approached her after they became partners.

“When AC came up to me… she really went to me right away and talked to me about it na sinabi niya yung totoo,” she recounted.

She also noted, “I didn’t really take it as a big deal. Parang I understand also na siyempre one week pa lang yung pagsasama—may mga first impression talaga sa bawat housemates.”

Ashley Ortega and AC Bonifacio’s statements revealed that several key conversations took place off-camera, offering additional context to the events shown on air and giving audiences a fuller picture of the dynamics inside the house.

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