Brent Manalo, Mika Salamanca defend decision to give up slot for Shuvee Etrata, Klarisse de Guzman

Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo faced the "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" house challengers to defend their decision to give up their spot for Shuvee Etrata and Klarisse de Guzman.

Monday's episode of the reality series showed the BreKa duo in the Big Tapatan, telling the challengers that they will willingly step aside so ShuKla could return to the competition.

Shuvee and Klarisse were the latest housemates to exit from the PBB house.

"Kanina tinanong kami ni Kuya kung bibigyan kami ng chance to give up our spot. And may answer na kami. Itong duo na 'to deserve pa ang spot sa bahay," Mika said.

"When we came up with this decision, it wasn't really to look like a hero. We want to it because we want to do it. So we are giving up our spot to Ate Klang and Shuvee," Brent added.

Upon hearing BreKa's revelation, Klarisse thanked the duo saying that they didn't expect it from them, but said "Sasayangin niyo 'yung slot niyo para sa amin?"

Mika then responded, saying it wouldn't be a waste, as they were only giving up a slot—Shuvee and Klarisse would still have to work hard to earn their place on the Big Night.

Ashley Ortega and Michael Sager then asked Mika if it was just a part of her game plan.

"Lahat ng ginagawa ko sa loob ng bahay ginagawa ko kasi totoo. So hindi siya something na kailangan kong i-push. Hindi siya mahirap para sa akin, even this. Even giving up my spot is not hard for me kasi tapos na ang reason tapos na talaga," Mika explained, adding that her only dream was to enter Bahay ni Kuya.

Shuvee then said to Mika, "Mikmik, you're a fighter," which earned a "I am fighting for you" answer from her.

"Fifteen years, you've been wanting to become the big winner," Shuvee said.

"I don't want to be a big winner," an emotional Mika was quick to respond. "Gusto ko lang maging good housemate at nagagawa ko naman. Ito pangarap mo na 'to di ba! Ikaw ang may pangarap dito. Para sa family mo! I'm giving you the chance!"

Despite the intorregations from the housemates, Mika and Brent stood by their decision of giving up their slot for ShuKla.

Xyriel then asked Brent why doesn't he want to fight for himself as there are supporters who believe in him.

"Alam mo ang reason bakit naniniwala sa akin ang mga taong 'yon, dahil sa kakayahan kong gawin ito na i-give up ang spot na ito. Hindi sila naniniwala sa akin dahil ako 'yung pinakamalakas dito o pinakamabait dito, kasi never ko naman clinaim 'yon pero 'yung rason kung bakit andito ako kasi 'yung mga ganto willing kaming i-sacrifice 'yong slot namin para sa pamilya namin. We're willing to do anything for our family [housemates]," Brent said.

In the end, Mika said that their reasons are already good enough and it will not change.

"Kahit anong sabihin n'yo, we are willing. Napag-usapan na namin 'to ni Brent," she said.

At the end of the Big Tapatan, Kuya revealed that everything was just a test for the housemates. BreKa would keep their slot and ShuKla would not return.

Later in the episode, PBB host Bianca Gonzalez announced the CharEs (Charlie Fleming and Esnyr) is the first duo to make it to the Big Four after the voting done by housemates and house challengers.

"Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition," airs on GMA Network weeknights at 9:35 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News