The wait is over!
CBS has officially unveiled the Big Brother 28 cast, introducing a diverse group of contestants ready to battle it out for the $750,000 grand prize. This season features everyone from a rocket scientist and attorney to a drag performer, bartender, MMA coach, and financial analyst.
Here’s your complete guide to the confirmed houseguests.
Ashley Trail
Age: 24 Hometown: Illinois Occupation: Bartender
Ashley hopes her outgoing personality and social skills will help her build strong alliances.
Barrett Pfeiffer
Age: 27 Occupation: Jumbotron Engineer Home State: Texas
Barrett brings a unique engineering background into the game and hopes his analytical thinking will give him an edge.
Chuc Anyanwu
Age: 27 Occupation: Supply Chain Analyst
Chuc plans to use strategy and logic while navigating the social game inside the house.
Drew Campbell
Age: 22 Occupation: Dental Surgery Assistant
Drew is among the youngest players this season and hopes to surprise the competition.
Haley Thogmartin
Age: 29 Occupation: Telemedicine Executive
Haley enters the game with leadership experience and plans to balance strategy with relationship-building.
Jason De Puy (Salina EsTitties)
Age: 35 Occupation: Professional Drag Performer
Reality TV fans may recognize Jason from RuPaul’s Drag Race, where he competed under the drag name Salina EsTitties. His casting has already become one of the biggest talking points heading into the season.
Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk
Age: 32 Occupation: MMA Coach
Kamu hopes his competitive mindset and athletic background will help him dominate physical competitions.
LaTrice Verrett
Age: 57 Occupation: Boutique Salesperson
LaTrice is the oldest confirmed houseguest and brings decades of life experience into the competition.
Lyric Medeiros
Age: 25 Occupation: Attorney
Before joining Big Brother, Lyric competed on American Idol. She has said she plans to hide the fact that she’s an attorney from the other houseguests.
Mallory Aurichio
Age: 24 Occupation: Rocket Scientist
Mallory’s impressive scientific background has already made her one of the most talked-about contestants this season.
Melody Morris
Occupation: Corporate Game Show Host
Melody’s experience entertaining audiences could make her one of the season’s strongest social players.
Rome Seymoure
Age: 28 Occupation: Pickleball Coach
Rome hopes his coaching experience and competitive drive will translate into success inside the Big Brother house.
Taylor Brown
Age: 27 Occupation: Elementary School Counselor
Taylor’s background helping others may prove valuable when building trust and navigating alliances.
Yash Patel
Age: 24 Occupation: Financial Analyst
Yash enters the game with a numbers-driven mindset and hopes careful planning will carry him deep into the competition.
Will There Be More Houseguests?
Yes.
Although CBS has introduced 14 contestants, the network has teased that additional surprise houseguests will enter the game, meaning the full cast has not yet been revealed.
Update:
Big Brother and Amazing Race alumni Angela Murray will be part of the cast of Big Brother 28, Sharon Tharp has revealed.
Survivor castaway Rick Devens will be part of the cast of Big Brother 28, Entertainment Weekly has revealed.
Survivor winner Dee Valladares will also be on the cast.
When Does Big Brother 28 Premiere?
Big Brother Season 28 premieres on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with a 90-minute premiere hosted by Julie Chen Moonves. The season will feature the new “Time Trip” theme, expanded episodes, and the milestone 1,000th episode of the franchise.
Final Thoughts
With one of the most diverse casts in recent memory, Big Brother Season 28 is already shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable seasons yet. Whether you’re rooting for a former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, an American Idol alum, or a rocket scientist, there’s no shortage of personalities ready to compete for the grand prize.
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