They walked out of Bahay ni Kuya with a new sense of fame, but what Vince Maristela and Xyriel Manabat left behind was something even deeper—friendships that became family.

In a recent heartfelt interview, Vince opened up first, his voice tinged with nostalgia. “Hindi ko akalain na ganun ko sila mami-miss,” he admitted. From shared meals to late-night confessions, the house had become more than just a game; it was a bubble of emotion, growth, and human connection. Vince described the small moments that stuck with him most—laughing until tears came, silently comforting each other during challenges, and whispering dreams in the dark while the cameras rolled.

Xyriel, known for her composed demeanor inside the house, also didn’t hold back. “Akala ko strong ako, pero paglabas ko, ibang klaseng lungkot ang naramdaman ko,” she said softly. The young actress revealed how hard it was to go back to regular life knowing the people who understood her best were now scattered and out of reach. She particularly missed the simplicity of the house—the absence of phones, pressure, and noise. All that was left now were memories and an ache that lingered.

Both Vince and Xyriel confessed that certain housemates left a mark on them. Vince recalled bonding with a housemate over shared insecurities, and how that unexpectedly built a bridge of trust. “We cried together without even saying a word. It was real,” he shared. Xyriel fondly remembered moments of quiet support, especially from those who had become like siblings to her. “Sometimes we didn’t need to talk, just sitting together was enough,” she said.

Their experience wasn’t without conflict or tension, but the beauty of it, they said, was in how it all contributed to their growth. “Sa loob ng bahay, natuto akong makinig,” Vince reflected. “Hindi lang para sumagot, kundi para maintindihan.” That ability to listen, he admitted, was a gift he hoped to carry outside the house.

For Xyriel, her biggest takeaway was learning to trust others again. “I entered the house guarded,” she said. “But I came out realizing na hindi lahat ng tao sasaktan ka.” Her voice wavered as she described how some housemates broke down the walls she didn’t even know she had built.

Fans of the show have noticed how Vince and Xyriel have carried the warmth of their Kuya’s house into the real world. Their social media updates often reference inside jokes and shared glances that only those from the house would truly understand. It’s a reminder that while the doors of Bahay ni Kuya may have closed behind them, the bonds they formed there are still wide open in their hearts.

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There’s no denying that life after the show comes with new challenges—pressure, attention, and the loneliness of being apart. But Vince and Xyriel choose to see it as a new chapter, not the end. “Hindi ito paalam,” Vince smiled. “Ito ay panibagong simula ng pagkakaibigan namin sa labas.”

As they move forward with their careers, both young stars carry with them a kind of emotional honesty that resonates deeply with fans. They are no longer just housemates—we see them now as individuals shaped by a shared experience of vulnerability, love, and growth.

In a world so often focused on winning, Vince and Xyriel remind us that sometimes, the greatest prize is the people you meet along the way.