Meet the Cast of Big Brother Season 25, Including Some Historic Houseguests
Big Brother has some big news to share for its upcoming season.
The reality series hosted by Julie Chen Moonves officially revealed the 16 houseguests who will compete on season 25, which premieres Aug. 2 on CBS.
Among the contestants is Matt Klotz, a Team USA deaflympics gold medalist and record-breaking swimmer. Klotz, a Baton Rouge resident, will be the first deaf contestant to appear on the show.
Another person making Big Brother history? Jag Bains, who noted in a recent teaser that he is the first Sikh contestant to join the series.
Plus, there's an unexpected reality tv relationship this season with Survivor icon Cirie Fields' son Jared Fields participating.
Alongside the announcement of the contestants, CBS also dropped a video with the 16 houseguests—who will live in a comic-book inspired home—introducing themselves to the audience.
"If it wasn't already your favorite color, it's the spiciest diva walking the streets of New York," said Blue Kim, a brand strategist. Professional flutist Izzy Gleicher added, "Hailing from New York City at a staggering height of 5-foot-5, the funny, charming, irresistible—sorry ladies, she's taken—it's Izzy."
As for what else is in the store, fans can expect a summer filled with "aw-dropping moments and twists that will send the Houseguests spiraling into another universe," the network teased.
Big Brother season 25 will air Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on CBS beginning Aug. 6.
In the meantime, keep reading to learn all about the houseguests on Big Brother season 25.
Age: 45
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Current City: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Barrister/DJ
Age: 32
Hometown: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Professional flutist
Age: 30
Hometown: St Louis, Mo.
Current City: Upper Marlboro, Md.
Occupation: Political consultant
Age: 27
Hometown: Edinburg, Texas
Current City: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Occupation: Medical receptionist
Age: 45
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.
Current City: Seattle, Wash.
Occupation: Geriatric physician
Age: 27
Hometown: Cameron Park, Calif.
Current City: Baton Rouge, La.
Occupation: Deaflympics gold medalist
Age: 25
Hometown: Riverside, Calif.
Current City: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Brand strategist
Age: 34
Hometown: Eastman, Ga.
Occupation: Stay-at-home dad
Age: 25
Hometown: Orlando, Fla., via Dominica
Current City: Houston, Texas
Occupation: Molecular biologist
Age: 37
Hometown: Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Occupation: Sales
Age: 24
Hometown: Portland, Maine
Current City: Nashville, Tenn.
Occupation: Bartender
Age: 21
Hometown: Weston, Fla.
Occupation: College student
Age: 25
Hometown: Norwalk, Conn.
Occupation: Exterminator
Age: 30
Hometown: Weston, Fla.
Current City: Coral Springs, Fla.
Occupation: Illustrator
Age: 63
Hometown: Tacoma, Wash.
Current City: Kennesaw, Ga.
Occupation: Real estate agent
Age: 25
Hometown: Omak, Wash.
Occupation: Truck company owner
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