VIDEO: Jerome Alacre of PBB admits he is gay

MANILA, Philippines - Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Lucky Season 7 housemate Jerome Alacre has admitted to his fellow housemates that he is a gay man.

Photo Credit: ABS-CBN Entertainment

In a short teaser on Monday's episode, the adult housemates were seen to embrace Jerome after revealing his hidden gender preference.

The confession was previewed after the reality show announced that Tanner Mata is the winner of the Big Jump challenge and the first spot for Adult in the grand finals.

The regular housemates were also advised that the second slot for Adult edition will be determined through public voting.

Watch the teaser video (courtesy of ABS-CBN):


Jerome, who is a former resident of Tondo and a nurse working in California said he joined PBB to inspire the youth living in the slum parts that one can rise themselves from poverty through determination and hard work.

Jerome's confession trends on Twitter

On Monday night, 'Jerome' topped Twitter nationwide as his revelation shocks netizens.

There's nothing wrong with being gay. Still, BB JEROME to 2366 👊 #PBBbigjumpto2017

— Chel Caparida (@chelcaparida) January 1, 2017

I salute Jerome for being proud as GAY !

— Clark (@Clarkeyss) January 1, 2017

jerome is a real man to say that he's gay

— Aaron Paul (@SuperAaronPaul) January 1, 2017

OMG I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT BAKLA SI JEROME

— ㅤㅤ (@rxslynrbn) January 1, 2017