Big Brother 28 Cast Revealed: Meet Your New Houseguests!
Big Brother Season 28: Meet the Cast and Learn How the Game Works!
Published on July 10, 2026 (originally shared July 7, then updated with new surprises!)
What is Big Brother? (Explained Like You’re 5!)
Imagine a giant house where a group of strangers goes to live together. Sounds normal, right? Wrong! Because cameras and microphones are watching them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — like a fish tank you can always peek into!
This show is a "reality competition." That means it’s real people, but they are playing a big game. Here is how it works in simple steps:
- Move in: Strangers leave their normal lives and move into the Big Brother house.
- Make Friends (or Fake Friends): They form alliances (think of these like secret clubs or teams) to help each other stay safe.
- Play Games: They compete in fun and silly challenges (like obstacle courses or puzzle races) to win prizes or safety.
- Vote People Out: Every week, the houseguests (that’s what we call the players) vote to send one person home — kind of like a classroom picking someone to leave the game.
- Win the Prize: They keep voting until only one person is left standing. That winner takes home a huge $750,000 grand prize (that’s a lot of ice cream money!).
Important Callout: This season’s theme is called “Time Trip”, which CBS says will make the “past, present and future collide.” Think of it like a time machine mixed into the game!
When Did It Start and Where Can You Watch?
The show premiered (that means the first episode aired) on July 9 on the CBS TV channel.
Here are the easy watch details:
- TV Premiere: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
- Live Feeds (24/7 cameras): Started the very next day on Paramount+, Pluto, and YouTube — but only for a limited time! (Live feeds let you watch the houseguests all day long with no TV edits).
- Surprise Guests: A few extra mystery players were revealed during the premiere episode!
CBS officially announced the first 14 players on a Tuesday before the premiere. Among them are super cool jobs like a rocket scientist, an MMA fighter (a person who does mixed martial arts, like controlled boxing and kickboxing), a pickleball coach (teaches a fun paddle game), and a RuPaul’s Drag Race alum named Salina EsTitties (a drag queen — someone who performs in flashy costumes and makeup — whose real name in the house is Jason!).
Meet the Houseguests
Below is everyone competing this season, with their age, where they are from, and what they do for a job. (All official info and photos provided by CBS, photographed by Evan Mulling).
The Players and Their Day Jobs
- Chuk Anyanwu (Age 27)
- Hometown: Dallas, Texas
- Job: Supply Chain Analyst (helps track how products get from factories to stores)
- Drew Campbell (Age 22)
- Hometown: Temecula, Calif.
- Job: Surgical Dental Assistant (helps the dentist during teeth work)
- Haley Thogmartin (Age 29)
- Hometown: Neosho, Mo. (Lives in Wildwood, Mo.)
- Job: Telemedicine Executive (helps run doctor visits over the computer)
- Jason De Puy (Age 35)
- Hometown: San Francisco, Calif. (Lives in West Hollywood, Calif.)
- Job: Drag Queen (performs as the amazing Salina EsTitties!)
- Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk (Age 32)
- Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
- Job: MMA Fighter (a professional athlete in mixed martial arts)
- LaTrice Verrett (Age 57)
- Hometown: Kankakee, Ill. (Lives in Maplewood, N.J.)
- Job: Boutique Salesperson (sells clothes or goods in a small shop)
- Lyric Medeiros (Age 25)
- Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Job: Attorney (a lawyer who knows the rules of law)
- Mallory Aurichio (Age 24)
- Hometown: Township of Washington, N.J.
- Job: Rocket Scientist (yes, really! Someone who helps build space rockets)
- Melody Morris (Age 24)
- Hometown: Thornton, Colo. (Lives in Maricopa, Ariz.)
- Job: Corporate Game Show Host (hosts fun quiz games for companies)
- Rome Seymour (Age 28)
- Hometown: Traverse City, Mich. (Lives in Delray Beach, Fla.)
- Job: Pickleball Coach (teaches people to play pickleball, a paddle sport)
- Taylor Brown (Age 27)
- Hometown: Deerfield Beach, Fla.
- Job: Elementary School Counselor (helps young kids with their feelings)
- Barrett Pfeiffer (Age 27)
- Hometown: Benton, Ark. (Lives in Austin, Texas)
- Job: Jumbotron Engineer (makes the giant TV screens in sports stadiums work!)
- Ashley Trail (Age 24)
- Hometown: Alton, Ill. (Lives in Chicago, Ill.)
- Job: Bartender (makes drinks at a bar)
- Yash Patel (Age 24)
- Hometown: Monroe Township, N.J.
- Job: Financial Analyst (helps people or companies manage money)
- Rick Devens (Age 42) (Surprise/Updated Houseguest)
- Hometown: Macon, Ga.
- Job: Communications Director (helps a company talk to the public)
- Angela Murray (Age 52) (Surprise/Updated Houseguest)
- Hometown: Syracuse, Utah
- Job: Real Estate Agent (helps people buy and sell houses)
Summary
Big Brother Season 28 is here, and it’s bigger and wackier than ever! With a "Time Trip" theme, 24/7 cameras, and a wild mix of players — from a rocket scientist to a drag queen to a jumbotron engineer — there is never a dull moment. The first episode dropped on CBS on July 9, and you can catch the non-stop live action on Paramount+, Pluto, and YouTube. Only one of these strangers will outsmart the rest and claim the $750,000 prize!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is a Jumbotron Engineer?
A jumbotron is the giant TV screen you see at sports games or concerts. A jumbotron engineer is the person who makes sure those big screens turn on and show the right videos or scores!
2. Who is Salina EsTitties and why is she in the house?
Salina EsTitties is the drag queen stage name (performance name) for houseguest Jason De Puy. He was on the show RuPaul’s Drag Race before, and now he’s playing Big Brother as himself!
3. What is pickleball, and what does a coach do?
Pickleball is a fun paddle game that mixes tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. A pickleball coach like Rome Seymour teaches people how to play and get better at it.
4. If I miss the TV show, can I still watch the houseguests?
Yes! The 24/7 live feeds are available on Paramount+, Pluto, and YouTube the day after the premiere — but only for a limited time, so don’t wait too long!
5. What does “past, present, and future collide” mean for the game?
It’s the season’s special theme called “Time Trip.” While we don’t know all the secrets, it hints that the game might use old memories, current events, and futuristic twists to challenge the players!
