Premieres Tuesday, June 25th

Cheat Sheet:

• Big Jeff Interviews.
  
• Ika Interviews
  
• Big Brother Wikia
  
• Reddit Pre-Season Discussion

Meet the Cast



Name: Tommy Bracco
Age: 28
Current City: Staten Island, N.Y.
Occupation: Broadway Dancer
Big Inspiration: “Da’Vonne from Season 17 and 18. Not only was she great TV, but Momma Day is VERY intuitive. Her only issue is that she doesn’t always know what to do with the information. When she returned in Season 18, she did a much better job at keeping her mouth shut! But in the end, she could only hold it in for so long.”
Fun Fact: “I still sleep with my baby blanket.”



Name: Analyse Talavera
Age: 22
Hometown: Northridge, Calif.
Current City: Simi Valley, Calif.
Occupation: College Soccer Star
Big Inspiration: “My favorite houseguests were Dick Donato, Daniele Donato, and Tyler Crispen…. I love how Dick was so evil and basically a dick to people and caused drama. I loved Daniele because she was basically the same age as me when she started Big Brother but I love how she is a California beach girl like me and seems really sweet and innocent but has a sassy bitchy side like me. I really love Tyler because he played one of the best games in Big Brother history.”
Big Strategy: “From watching previous seasons, the people who seem to always play both sides of the house tend to go really far. I will not tell anyone I [am] doing this, even my best friend in the house, because it would blow up in my face. I will try really hard on comps that I know I need to win and not so hard on ones that will either ruin my game or show I’m playing both sides.”



Name: Sam Smith
Age: 31
Hometown: West Nanticoke, Pa.
Current City: Mountain Top, Pa.
Occupation: Truck Driver
Big Inspiration: “Derrick Levasseur — his game play was amazing.”
Big Strategy: “Be true, and be a little bit of a rat for my alliance.”



Name: Nicole Anthony
Age: 24
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Current City: Long Island, N.Y.
Occupation: Preschool Aide
Big Inspiration: “The Big Brother houseguest that I liked the most was Paul Abrahamian. He was authentically himself, didn’t take BS from anyone, and ran that house while most everyone else mindlessly followed. I admire his ability to stay true to himself and not feel the need to apologize or explain his reasons.”
Fun Fact: “I love solving puzzles and mysteries. Because of this, I have played all of the Nancy Drew video games!”



Name: Ovi Kabir
Age: 22
Hometown: Oakridge, Tenn.
Current City: Knoxville, Tenn.
Occupation: College Student
Big Inspiration: “My favorite all-time Big Brother houseguest has definitely got to be Hayden Moss from Big Brother 12. I loved watching his attitude and personality in the house and how he brought an alliance together like the ‘Brigade.’ I know I won’t be able to win Big Brother on my own and understand that I have my own shortcomings. So by creating a strong alliance and leading them through the game, I feel like I can win.”
Fun Fact: “I made my dog Insta-famous. (Really, go check him out: @mowglithecori)”



Name: Kemi Faknule
Age: 25
Hometown: Elkridge, Md.
Current City: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Occupation: Marketing Strategist
Big Inspiration: “I absolutely loveeeeeee Rachel ‘I am Vegas’ Reilly. I love how unapologetic and authentic she was. Not a care in the world if you didn’t like her because she was here for the money and her man. That’s 100% me! Jessica Graf is also up there for the exact same reason, but wow, I love Rachel so much!”
Fun Fact: “I keep a blog of guys I’ve dated/hooked up with to amuse whoever has access to it. Most dates are horror stories, so why not detail a first date that involved a guy telling me there are only two types of women: ‘pay for play or wifey.’”



Name: Nick Maccarone
Age: 27
Hometown: Sewell, N.J.
Current City: Sewell, N.J.
Occupation: Therapist
Dreaded Big Adjustment: “Breaking the seal of being the first one to poop. I know you are going to have some really beautiful girls in there, and that’s going to make me have to hold it in until 2am until I finally get comfortable with them. I also will miss my mom a lot, and that sucks.”
Big Strategy:”Since I started watching [with Season] 17, the winner of the first HOH has done extremely well…. When you think about it, you aren’t getting too much blood, you just have to pretend that you do not want it and then nominate who everyone tells you to. Also, when people are scared, they will try to make deals and alliances, so I can just sit back and form the best alliance possible.”



Name: Isabella Wang
Age: 22
Hometown: Mount Olive, N.J.
Current City: Los Angeles
Occupation: Public Health Analyst
Big Adjustment: “Nothing. I low-key feel like I was born for this.”
Big Strategy: “Bribery.”



Name: Jack Matthews
Age: 28
Hometown: Chicago
Current City: Tampa, Fla.
Occupation: Fitness Trainer
Big Strategy: “Be honest, have integrity and good character.”
Fun Facts: “I can snatch 275 lbs. (Olympic weightlifting jargon)…. I have pretty large hands for my height…. I can walk on my hands for quite some time.”



Name: Jessica Milagros
Age: “30ish”
Hometown: Chicago
Current City: Oak Park, Ill.
Occupation: Model
Big Inspiration: “I personally liked Dan from Season 10. He was the perfect mix of smart and funny, conniving and yet such a well-liked guy. He played a great game.”
Fun Fact: “I don’t use deodorant because I don’t sweat under my arms (my husband thinks I’m a freak of nature).”



Name: Jackson Michie
Age: 24
Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Current City: Los Angeles
Occupation: Server
Big Adjustment: “Honestly, nothing seems too difficult that I couldn’t endure it. However, remembering that I’m under 24/7 video surveillance will be my only hiccup. I feel like after a week or two I’ll become comfortable and forget that I can’t sleep naked, drop my towel, etc.”
Big Inspiration: “Paul. Simply, he told it like it was. I respect honesty and boldness. And Brett was a ‘guy’s guy’ to a tee. He was socially talented, physical, and would probably be someone I would hang out with outside of the house.”



Name: Kathryn Dunn
Age: 29
Hometown: Irving, Texas
Current City: Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Digital Marketing Executive
Big Strategy: “Looking back on when I was in training camp for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, I realize that my approach was all wrong. I was all ‘look at me’/in your face, because I wanted to stand out, but because of that I was the first one gone. I think in a competitive setting like this, it’s important to stay under the radar for as long as you can, and only arise when it counts. I’ll be friendly and pleasant to everybody so nobody will have a reason not to like me, and I’ll work/strategize behind the scenes so they don’t even see me as a threat. Stay woke, my friends.”
Fun Fact: “I’ve won a poker tournament (and don’t even know how to play poker).”



Name: David Alexander
Age: 29
Hometown: Atlanta
Current City: Atlanta
Occupation: Photographer
Big Strategy: “I plan to watch two seasons to get a feel for the show and then further look into strategies that have worked, and the type of individuals that typically win. My gift of gab and memory could be an advantage if I play my cards right.”
Fun Fact: “I can control my tear ducts (cry on command).”



Name: Holly Allen
Age: 31
Hometown: Lander, Wyo.
Current City: Los Angeles
Occupation: Wine Safari Guide
Big Adjustment: “I live on my phone. I’m a millennial. That will admittedly be a struggle.”
Fun Fact: “I can sneeze like Donald Duck.”



Name: Cliff Hogg III
Age: 53
Hometown: Houston
Current City: Houston
Occupation: Petroleum Engineer
Big Inspiration: “I like the logical, strategic play from people such as Derrick, Vanessa, or Dan. But Vanessa whined too much when she thought the chips were against her. My favorite of all time has to be Derrick.”
Big Strategy: “Present myself as the loyal soldier to one or more strong players while creating enough chaos or paranoia to have people pointing fingers and targeting each other. People will assume that I am a loyal kind of guy [and] I will use that to my advantage and betray as necessary in the end game to get me to the finale!”



Name: Christie Murphy
Age: 28
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
Current City: Keyport, N.J.
Occupation: Boutique Owner
Big Strategy: “I plan on using my sexuality as a major social advantage. I’m going into the house as the openly feminine lesbian. I will use my femininity and charm to easily persuade and subtly manipulate the men, while also being the emotional shoulder, and best friend to all the girls. I also won’t pose as a threat to the women, because I won’t be after any of the men. At the same time, I won’t be a physical or athletic threat to the boys. Little do the guys know, though, I am super competitive, and an extreme overachiever and I plan on winning a lot of the competitions! I have a photographic memory and I’m also killer at puzzles!”
Fun Fact: “Anyone I’ve ever dated would say one of their pet peeves about me is that I whistle too much.”

Thanks for making this.

Winner pick- Tommy

Just so everyone knows we post spoilers in here from the live feeds so if anyone just watches the episodes tread carefully.

Should we talk about the preseason speculation? The episode is only a few hours away so I wasn't going to but if others want to I think it's at least interesting to talk about

The live feeds are currently on. Sneak peak.

nice OP


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drafted with some friends and ended up with David, Nicole, and Kemi

go my team

I wasn't sure if they were even going to mention that people know each other. I'm glad they are because it's obviously going to play a huge part in the season.

this cast seems good? probably will hate them all in two weeks

This is the first season ever I've thought about passing on. IDK..I'm gonna DVR it anyway. I may change my mind.

Why? Based on the cast or just over it in general? When I watched the first interviews I thought I was going to hate most of the cast because they're mostly recruits but I have completely changed my opinion and think this could be a decent season if they all learn quickly which most seem capable of.

I think they came off great tonight.
Will definitely grow to hate most of them.

Is BB now on a Tuesday? Or is this a one off? I’m so used to the Wed/Thu/Sun schedule

2 night premier so I think a 1 off.

Seems solid so far

It's either a 1 off or first two weeks. I forget which but it's going back to normal

Feeds start at about 12 EST.

Christie was cast to be the Kaitlyn of the season but so far she's nothing like her.

Kemi Ovi and Jess are basically on the outs. Nicole also. A lot of people really hate Ovi.

Vanessa was on outs when feeds started so you can definitely turn things around if your smart enough. Haven't had chance watch feeds but based on the two episodes out of those 4 people don't feel great about Kemi or Jessica. Ovi seemed good but not great start if several people are already annoyed by him. Didn't really see enough from Nicole so unsure about her.

She reminds me of Chloe Sevigny’s character from Bloodline.
Physically i guess.

I dont know that Vanessa was on the outs. She was having a mental breakdown but i would say she was a nonentity in the house. Not with anyone but not a target for anyone. Mostly semantics I guess. But i see the situations as different

It's not that several people are annoyed by Ovi, it's that everyone except Ovi and Kemi hate Ovi and Kemi. There's always a chance things change by next week but Kemi apparently "played too hard to fast" and Ovi touches everyone and makes everyone uncomfortable. He also never washes his hands and then cooks and touches food that's for everyone with his hands. He thinks he's in an alliance of 5 with Christie Analyse and 2 others but he's not.

Kemi didn't really talk to anyone else all night. She just sat in a bed and talked with Isabella Jess and I think Nicole whenever they were in the room with her.

I think this season is going to be good especially if these are the next 2 boots. There is going to be a Jackson's side vs Jack's side battle within the alliance. All of the girls seem to like each other now so it's possible they come together or at the very least allow the guys to take each other out. The alliance of 6 that we saw on TV added Tommy and Analyse to make it 8. Sam is basically in wherever Nick goes, Kat wherever Jackson goes and Cliff is in on their plans.

Jackson is already talking about hoping he wins a secret power so he can nominate Jack without Jack knowing. Jackson is jealous that Jack is "in love with Christie." Holly also doesn't trust Jack and continually tells all the other girls in the alliance that they can't trust him.

Based on 1 day of feeds I think Tommy Sam Analyse and Nick are playing the best social games. Christie and Holly also but Christie has talked way too much and said the wrong things a few times. It's obvious she's going to put her foot in her mouth. For example she told her alliance that Tommy is going to throw comps. She thinks she's helping Tommy by doing this but it just shows how little she understands the game. She also told everyone that Nick and Isabella were making out which they weren't. It's possible they have in the past based on what other people said but she didn't see it. Holly just hates every guy so I could see that coming back to bite her.

The whole cast thinks this is the best season ever. They think by backdooring Kemi week 1 they are doing something unheard of. They are "breaking the game" with how well they are playing and by how entertaining they are.

To the Vanessa thing didn't she have safety for a week and allies? Ovi has nothing.

I will say Ovi does have a few outs. Before next week he needs Jack to find out and believe that Jackson has kind of turned on him. This would fracture the alliance and Ovi would probably fall onto Jack's side and get lost in the shuffle. Something like that is probably his best chance. Or a twist helping- whatever the Whacktivity comp is or David coming back in.

I need to know if anyone has done the Pretty Boy hand signal.

That's from BB Canada right? Not many people in the house have seen an American season so I doubt anyone has seen BB Canada. Only Cliff or Ovi are candidates but I doubt it.

They know so little about the game they think a backdoor is changing the game. But I'm not knocking them. Most of them are trying hard and I like the cast so far.

Pretty Boys are the greatest alliance in BB history!

I've heard about them both times I've watched RHAP for this season of BB so I knew they had to be amazing.

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