The Cast of 'Big Brother' Season 21 Has *Finally* Been Revealed
Although summer *technically* begins on the day of the summer solstice, I mark the start of the season with a different major event: the premiere of Big Brother. The CBS reality show is truly the highlight of the warmer months, and nothing brings me more joy than blasting the A/C in my apartment while I watch a bunch of humans try to cohabitate.
It might sound a little creepy to watch regular people live their lives in a house filled with cameras-because it is-but boy oh boy, is it addicting. This show has everything: competitions, alliances, romance, backstabbing, epic speeches, and so much more. Sound interesting? Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming season:
How Does the Game Work?
My BB superfans, you already know this show like the back of your hand, so feel free to skip this section. But for those of you who are new to the BB universe, the show can be hella confusing at first, so let me give you a rundown.
The game usually starts with about 16 houseguests, who all live in the BB house for the summer. They have no phones, no internet, no contact with the outside world, and they're filmed 24/7. They compete in weekly challenges, and whoever wins becomes Head of Household (HOH) and gets to nominate two people to sit on "the block," meaning they're up for elimination.
The two nominees, along with a few other houseguests, compete in a veto competition, and whoever wins the veto can choose to either save themselves or take someone off the block. If a nominee is taken off the block, the HOH must replace them. The houseguests then vote who to evict out of the house.
Once there are 11 players left, the evicted houseguests start going to the jury house, where they stay until finale night. The jury votes for the winner of Big Brother, who receives $500,000.
Who's Going to Be in the Cast?
There were a ton of rumors flying around about who would join the BB21 cast. Although you can always expect plenty of newbies, there were whispers of returning veterans (people who have played BB before) and possibly even a cast full of showmances (couples who got together while on the show). Big Brother loves a good twist, but for the casting this season, they decided to follow the standard with 16 brand-new houseguests. Here's everyone who will be in the BB house this summer:
Holly Allen
Age: 31
Hometown: Lander, Wyoming
Current city: Los Angeles
Occupation: Wine Safari Guide
David Alexander
Age: 29
Hometown: Atlanta
Current city: Atlanta
Occupation: Photographer
Nicole Anthony
Age: 24
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Current city: Long Island, New York
Occupation: Preschool Aide
Tommy Bracco
Age: 28
Hometown: Staten Island, New York
Current city: Staten Island, New York
Occupation: Broadway Dancer
Kathryn Dunn
Age: 29
Hometown: Irving, Texas
Current city: Dallas
Occupation: Digital Marketing Executive
Kemi Faknule
Age: 25
Hometown: Elkridge, Maryland
Current city: Brooklyn, New York
Occupation: Marketing Strategist
Jessica Milagros
Age: 30ish
Hometown: Chicago
Current city: Oak Park, Illinois
Occupation: Model
Cliff Hogg III
Age: 53
Hometown: Houston
Current city: Houston
Occupation: Petroleum Engineer
Ovi Kabir
Age: 22
Hometown: Oakridge, Tennessee
Current city: Knoxville, Tennessee
Occupation: College Student
Nick Maccarone
Age: 27
Hometown: Sewell, New Jersey
Current city: Sewell, New Jersey
Occupation: Therapist
Jack Matthews
Age: 28
Hometown: Chicago
Current city: Tampa, Florida
Occupation: Fitness Trainer
Jackson Michie
Age: 24
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Current city: Los Angeles
Occupation: Server
Christie Murphy
Age: 28
Hometown: Staten Island, New York
Current city: Keyport, New Jersey
Occupation: Boutique Owner
Sam Smith
Age: 31
Hometown: West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
Current city: Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Truck Driver
Analyse Talavera
Age: 22
Hometown: Northridge, California
Current city: Simi Valley, California
Occupation: College Soccer Star
Isabella Wang
Age: 22
Hometown: Mount Olive, New Jersey
Current city: Los Angeles
Occupation: Public Health Analyst
When Does Big Brother Air?
Strap in, 'cause it's going to be a busy summer. Season 21 of Big Brother kicks off with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. After that, it will air three nights a week. Plus, there's the 24/7 live feeds, which you can pay extra for to watch. The winner will most likely be crowned in mid-September.
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