CBS today revealed the identities of the 16 Houseguests who will compete in “Big Brother” as well as the new creative twist that will play out during the first-ever winter edition, which premieres Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
This season marks other “Big Brother” firsts, including the first-ever all-single cast and the most Houseguests in “Big Brother” history.
When this group of 16 singles enters the house, they will be told they are being matched up with their “soul mate,” a stranger who may prove to be their true love or their worst nightmare. Whether there is a love connection or not, once paired up, the Houseguests’ life in the game depends on their partner. They must strategize, plot and scheme together as a couple for a chance at the prize. These “lovebirds” will live together as a couple meaning they will sleep in the same bed, hold Head of Household as a couple, be nominated for eviction as a pair, and if the time comes, say their goodbyes together upon eviction.
“Big Brother” follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week the Houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end, the last remaining Houseguests will receive the Grand Prize of $500,000 and a second place prize of $50,000.
This edition of “Big Brother” debuts Tuesday, Feb. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Following the premiere, “Big Brother” will be broadcast three nights weekly, on Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesdays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning Feb. 13 and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning Feb. 17. Julie Chen returns as host. The live weekly eviction broadcasts will be Wednesdays, with the first eviction on Wed., Feb 20 (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).
Following are the 16 Houseguests, listed in alphabetical order, who will compete in the first-ever winter edition of “Big Brother”:
Adam
Single
29
Public Relations Manager
Del Ray Beach, Fla. via Cherry Hill, NJ
Amanda
Single
23
Paralegal
Fridley, Minn.
Alex
Single
24
DJ Company Owner
Staten Island, NY
Allison
Single
28
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Boston, Mass.
Chelsia
Single
21
College Student
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Jacob
Single
23
Electrician
Dallas, Ga.
James
Single
21
Originally From: Sarasota, Fla.
Riding Bicycle Around The World
Jen
Single
26
Bartender
Columbus, Ohio
Joshuah
Single
25
Advertising Media Buyer
Dallas, Tex.
Matt
Single
23
Roofing Foreman
Charleston, Mass.
Natalie
Single
28
Bikini Barista
Salem, Ore.
Neil
Single
29
Realtor
Los Angeles, Calif.
Parker
Single
26
Paparazzo
Northridge, Calif.
Ryan
Single
27
College Student
Columbus, Ohio
Sharon
Single
23
Realtor
Olathe, Kan.
Sheila
Single Mom
45
Former Model
Reseda, Calif. via Memphis, Tenn.
“Big Brother” is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol U.S.A. For more information on “Big Brother” and the 16 new Houseguests, log on to CBS.com.
