Big Brother 21 All-Star Cast Rumors Have Twitter Freaking Out

From Oprah Magazine

• On June 10, veteran Big Brother player Jeff Schroeder announced that the season 21 cast would be revealed on Monday, June 17.

• Schroeder's announcement came following rumors about who, exactly, will be selected to compete, with fans calling out veterans as potential houseguests.

Big Brother season 21 hasn't even started, and casting rumors are already driving super fans up the wall. If you haven't marked your calendar, the hit summer show returns for a two-night premiere on June 25 and 26th.

On Monday, June 10, Big Brother seasons 11 and 13 veteran Jeff Schroeder announced on Twitter that the new season 21 cast would officially be revealed on June 17. In addition, he said he'll interview the new houseguests via life feeds.

While the info isn't that exciting (with the exception of last year, Schroeder has interviewed new houseguests since season 14), fans are up in arms because he seriously teased them with the announcement.

Just one day before, he took to Twitter to share that "big news" awaited. But unfortunately, his announcement...about another announcement left fans disappointed.

So why was there so much chatter in the first place? To begin, there was Julie Chen's mysterious leather jacket-which made fans think an all-stars season was possible. And one of the main tweets that was the catalyst of casting rumors was @OneLuckGay's from May 30. His actual name is Brent Wolgamott, and he's a live feed correspondent for podcast the Rob Has a Podcast.

"So....I rarely tweet things like this, but I’m going to stick my neck out and give you all some tea. #BB21....expect 8 returning vets," he said. "Update: if I’m wrong and it’s all newbies, WE WIN. LOL. But yes, I do expect 8 returnees. Anyone notice my GIF selection? #NothingIsByAccident"

In addition, Twitter account @OBrother21 has been periodically releasing names of potential returnees and new cast members, including couple Faysal Shafaat and Haleigh Broucher from season 20. However, it's important to note that their sourcing isn't really known, and CBS has yet to comment on any of these "spoilers." In fact, the show's casting director Robyn Kass called out "fake spoiler accounts" on June 3.

Also, @alexkidwell claimed to have insider knowledge.

Of course, all of these unconfirmed reports have left fans in a frenzy. While all-star rumors are incredibly common each time a new Big Brother season comes around the corner, fans never agree about whether past contestants should be given a second (or sometimes third) chance.

"Maybe an unpopular opinion (whether spoilers are true or not) But, if we’re going to have returning players, and it’s not all-stars, I’d rather have a mixed season, than just one or two vets," said one user.

Another? "Really not looking forward to #BB21. If the rumors of half vets and half newbies are true, I'm really not looking forward to another season of airheads who don't know how to play the game. All newbie season or All Stars. No in between or mixing up."

Past BB winners Andy Herren (season 15) and Evel Dick (seasons 8 and 13) got in on the fun, too-as they always do.

But if there's anything we've learned from past seasons it's that rumors are just that: rumors. As diehard fans know, CBS doesn't typically reveal anything concrete until the show airs, despite how fun keeping up with all the gossip can be.

Until then, we're keeping our eyes and ears wide open for more details.

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