Mariel Out: Two young men, both in their early 20s, who also both happen to be associated with Ateneo de Manila, have been added as co-hosts on “Pinoy Big Brother” when it premieres its ninth edition on Oct. 29 over ABS-CBN. Robi Domingo, a former PBB finalist-turned actor, and Martin Concio, who used to host “Music Uplate” on the same channel, will share hosting chores with Toni Gonzaga and Bianca Gonzales. No longer on the show are Mariel Rodriguez, who has moved to TV5, and Luis Manzano. The entry of Robi and Martin, who happens to be a son of ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, in conjunction with fellow Atenista, Bianca Gonzales, signals the Ateneo domination among “PBB” hosts. Main host Toni Gonzaga, however, cleared that their role in the show is not to be “pasosyal” but to deliver the news and nothing more. PBB Unlimited: From last season’s “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up,” the popular reality show that has spawned big stars and nurtured late-night TV addicts has now added “Unlimited” to its title. The added appendage remained vague up to the point the ninth edition of the “PBB” hosted a media event Oct. 18 at Elements, a new events facility within the Centris Walk in Quezon City. Business Unit Head Loren Dyogi said the new “PBB” shall be limitless in surprises, shock value, but not in prizes. In a conversation with production manager Mercee Gonzales, we got the impression that this season’s edition will seemingly break all rules set in previous editions. Dyogi says the new format is complicated, like his Facebook status. “There will be unlimited twists to ‘PBB’ this time,” assured Dyogi. The Audition Stories: One of the innovations in the new “PBB” is the advancer called “The Audition Stories,” a compilation of dramatized confessions from among auditionees nationwide. Kicking off the confession series is “The Jojo Amamangpang Story,” which airs on Oct. 24. Gonzales says “PBB” encountered Jojo during a search in Iligan. The staff was so touched by his story. Jojo is a make-up artist who adopted six children despite being poor himself. He auditioned for a slot in “PBB” to ask for help in raising his instant brood. “The Audition Stories” will run for two weeks, starting on the 24th. Already airing at this time is “PBB Unlimited Update,” telecast within “Maria la del Barrio” and “100 Days to Heaven.” Dyogi says 30,789 people auditioned in various points nationwide between March and September this year. Overseas, auditions were also held in the USA and Japan. “PBB” has so far aired three adult, three teen, and two celebrity editions. It made a big splash on Philippine TV when it debuted in 2005 through a partnership with the British production company, Endemol. Star News: It’s Gerald Santos, not Jed Madela, who tied with Piolo Pascual in the category Male Pop Artist of the Year at the recently held 3rd Star Awards for Music. Piolo won for his album, “Decades,” while Gerald was awarded for his “Pinakahihintay.” Star Cinema is determined to push Angeline Quinto to full-star status by assigning her a lead role opposite hot property Coco Martin in a yet untitled movie. The movie started shooting this week and also stars Albert Martinez.