I know it's a little early but the BB11 info is starting to come out. Here is some info on the twist this season from realityBBQ.com:

"First up, we have a theme throughout the house this year – called “The Have and The Have-Not’s”. You should be able to get the general idea regarding what that’s about from the name.

Now to much talked about High School theme that has caused various rumors to spread out over the internet. Here is how it will work:

Big Brother has cast people who they believe represent some typical high school stereotypes. However, it will not be Big Brother pairing them up. Once they enter the house, they will be told to form the cliques themselves – Big Brother will not force them together like Big Brother 9. In other words, Big Brother could have cast someone that they see as a Jock but the houseguests could decide that they are a “geek” instead.

Once these cliques are formed, they will play as teams for a while, but they will eventually split off into individuals and play the Big Brother Game by themselves."

The houseguests are supposed to have gone into sequester today and their info should be public in the next few days. There is also rumors that a few former houseguests may be in the cast this year. One being speculated about is Sheila Kennedy from BB9. She reportedly has told some people that she is going on vacation for 3 months. I don't think that I would like former houseguests to return because they would probably be the first ones voted out. We'll have to wait and see I guess.

Year in and year out the best show on TV.

I like the stereotype idea but hate the forced parings (even if the pairings aren't determined by BB). I like it best when everyone is able to mingle freely for the whole game.

I'm in the minority but I loved Sheila, I thought she was hilarious. But obv I'd rather see someone like Baller come back, he's probably the only previous cast mate who could float along long enough to make an impact on the game, anyone else would be voted out in the first couple of weeks.

It's one of about three reality shows I can actually enjoy, but saying it's the best show on TV is pushing it.

The clique thing sounds lame. I wish they'd just throw them in the house and let them play a straight-up game (like last year); no pairings, no twists, just strategy. However, I understand that 99% of viewers will get bored if there aren't any twists, so I guess they have to do this crap most of the time. Either way, I'm looking forward to it.

The commercials I saw about a month ago said the first TV episode is Sunday, July 12...is that still true? If so, doesn't that mean they'd be entering the house within the next 10 days?

Thursday the 9th is the premiere date now.

I guess pound-for-pound 30 Rock is the best show on TV but BB gives you 24 hours a week of quality programming which is awesome.

Also the premier has always caught me by surprise so I've never known if BBAD starts when they move in (which would be nowish) or after the first ep. Does anyone know?

Bleh...just do what they did last season. No game changing twists, no gay powers, just play it straight.

But hey if they bring back Dr Will for a 3rd time then I won't complain.

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cast bios are up.

cbs.com/primetime/big_brother

? by the last HG. Previous cast member I think.

Braden calls himself a fashion icon and thinks anything creative is totally rad


* ronnie is toast.

Laura: This 21-year-old bikini model...

Make it to week 6 at least ONE TIME!

there is not one hot chick in the cast this season

At first, I'm disappointed in the females this season. Maybe that opinion will change once the season starts.

+1. All the previous BB themes have been kinda dumb. Also have to agree that I'm not really a fan of BB bringing back a previous houseguest (obv Dr. Will is the exception).

Even though Laura seems like she might possibly be another Jen (from BB8), she & Jordan seem decent at first glance.

Natalie from this years cast is a poker player. I've played with her a few times here in Phoenix.

i really really hate pairing the people up, should be everyman/woman for themselves, and i also really liked the america's player concept and hope they use it again

Jordan is pretty cute, but the rest of the cast is downright ugly.

i cannot wait for this

anyway the BB people are geniuses, if the cast is ugly you can guarantee they got some bat**** crazies in there

the pairing is stupid, one of the most interesting parts of the games is the first couple weeks free for all, the pairing rule is simply going to force similar types of people together instead of having everyone on their heels right off the bat

Also, Laura and Jordan are both hot, wtf is wrong with you guys? Also be willing to bet Lydia is cuter than her picture shows, but the tats are offputting

Also isn't it pretty obvious Braden is the clear runaway favorite for biggest DBag in the house?

oh man this guy is gonna be epic

I'm definitely going to be watching. Any other theories on the mystery houseguest?

Jordan and Laura look cute but I'll take hot for crazy any day of the week.

Also, gl Ronnie. I have a feeling you'll be my favorite.

I think/hope it's coach from Survivor!

That would be fantastic.

As I mentioned earlier, there's speculation it's Sheila and possibly one other previous houseguest. I'll believe it when I see it. They did it on Survivor one time, with Stephanie and Bobby Jon. That worked out OK.

Of all people why on earth would they chose Sheila. I thought she was rather boring on BB. I'm praying that it's Coach!!!! Evel Dick or Dr Will would also be good. Anything short of those 3 would be a huge dissapointment.

I can't see them bringing on a winner. Fitting with the high school theme, I can see Matt from BB9 or Marcelles from BB3.

I think my favorite will be Casey.