‘Big Brother' Houseguests Announced - Fasten Your Seatbelts For A ‘Summer Of Mystery'
The conflicts, betrayals, and unexpected twists. The showmances and rivalries. The head of household and the power of veto. The weekly 24/7 live feeds, and the live eviction episodes. That's right! It's time for summer staple Big Brother, hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, which is themed 'A Summer of Mystery' and promises a season with unexpected twists, including a 'mystery player' whose identity is kept under wraps.
We can only speculate at press time who this mysterious houseguest is. Rachel Reilly, is it you? Or Derrick Levasseur? Or Johnny Bananas from The Challenge or, as also rumored, Russell Hantz from Survivor?
Big Brother 2025 opens with a 90-minute installment this Thursday. And, to whet your reality appetite, here is the list of 16 houseguests competing. The live feeds open Sunday, July 13 at 9:30 p.m. PT on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
The following are the 16 new Houseguests competing this summer. Who do you think will go the distance? And who do you think the 17th mystery houseguest will be?
Following this new array of competitors are pictures of the BB house.
Adrian Rocha
Name: Adrian Rocha
Age: 23
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Occupation: Carpenter
Amy Bingham
Name: Amy Bingham
Age: 43
Hometown: Stockton, CA
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Ashley Hollis
Name: Ashley Hollis
Age: 25
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Current City: New York, NY
Occupation: Attorney
Ava Pearl
Name: Ava Pearl
Age: 24
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Current City: New York, NY
Occupation: Aura Painter
Clifton "Will" Willis
Name: Cliffton 'Will' Williams
Age: 50
Hometown: Wallace, SC
Current City: Charlotte, NC
Occupation: College Sports Podcaster
Isaiah 'Zae' Frederich
Name: Isaiah 'Zae' Frederich
Age: 23
Hometown: Paducah, KY
Current City: Provo, UT
Occupation: Salesperson
Jimmy Heagerty
Name: Jimmy Heagerty
Age: 25
Hometown: Sarasota, FL
Current City: Washington, DC
Occupation: AI Consultant
Katherine Woodman
Name: Katherine Woodman
Age: 23
Hometown: Gwinnett County, GA
Current City: Columbia, SC
Occupation: Fine Dining Server
Keanu Soto
Name: Keanu Soto
Age: 33
Hometown: Miami, FL
Current City: McKinney, TX
Occupation: Dungeon Master
Kelley Jorgensen
Name: Kelley Jorgensen
Age: 29
Hometown: Burbank, SD
Occupation: Web Designer
Lauren Domingue
Name: Lauren Domingue
Age: 22
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Occupation: Bridal Consultant
Mickey Lee
Name: Mickey Lee
Age: 35
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Current City: Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Event Curator
Morgan Pope
Name: Morgan Pope
Age: 33
Hometown: Palm Springs, CA
Current City: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Gamer
Rylie Jeffries
Name: Rylie Jeffries
Age: 27
Hometown: Luther, OK
Occupation: Professional Bull Rider
Vince Panaro
Name: Vince Panaro
Age: 34
Hometown: West Hills, CA
Occupation: Unemployed
Zach Cornell
Name: Zach Cornell
Age: 27
Hometown: Cartersville, GA
Occupation: Marketing Manager
Are you curious what the house looks like inside? Take a look:
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Living Room Chess Guardians: Towering 22-foot walls and a balcony lined with giant plaster chess pieces (Bishop, Queen, King, Knight) watch over the house adding a regal and strategic flair. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rooftop Garden Kitchen: The kitchen and dining area mimic a rooftop garden with ivy-covered walls, sunset skies and a 10-foot round garden party table under string lights. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Secretive 'Wine Cellar': A moody, bottle-lined cellar (with no actual wine, sorry Houseguests) is a perfect spot for whispering secrets and plotting moves. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Secretive 'Wine Cellar': A moody, bottle-lined cellar (with no actual wine, sorry Houseguests) is a perfect spot for whispering secrets and plotting moves. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Victorian Conservatory Lounge: A lush, plant-filled room with a 13-foot green velvet lounge and a plum tree, perfect for quiet strategy sessions. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Boxing Ring Gym: The gym includes a full boxing ring, heavy bag and workout gear—ideal for blowing off steam and staying in top sleuthing shape. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Attic Bedroom of Oddities: Beds made from wooden crates, rubber masks on the walls and haunted artifacts like a black knight's helmet and diving suit make this room a spooky treasure trove. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Venom Lounge & Poison Bar: Upstairs, snakes slither across the wallpaper in a moody lounge featuring a 'Poison Bar,' (don't worry, there is no actual poison) a velvet daybed, and ravens stealing party lights. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
'Mystery Hotel Theme' Set Plates of the Big Brother House for season 27 of the CBS Original Series ... More BIG BROTHER, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Rooftop Garden Kitchen: The kitchen and dining area mimic a rooftop garden with ivy-covered walls, sunset skies and a 10-foot round garden party table under string lights. Photo: Matthew Taplinger ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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