Big Brother has slowly been unwrapping their latest houseguests on Instagram — and the full list is finally here!
On Thursday, CBS announced the nine former houseguests competing for a $100,000 grand prize on the show’s latest spinoff Big Brother Reindeer Games.
The BB Holiday Universe has been unleashed! 👀🎄
— Big Brother (@CBSBigBrother) November 10, 2023
Get ready to see BB legends in Big Brother Reindeer Games, premiering December 11 on @CBS. Are you ready for a winter wonderland? ❄️ pic.twitter.com/DPKRUgeqfX
It won’t look exactly like a normal Big Brother season. In fact, it will include an “all-new set of rules,” according to a release from the network. That means, the typical, in-home strategy may not be relevant — and there will be plenty of tricks along with festive holiday-themed treats.
Here are the nine houseguests competing in the games in 2023.
Cameron Hardin
Hailing from BB25, Cameron, 34, is back — and fast — for another chance to be a Big Brother champion. The southern dad was voted off the series not once, but twice, and almost emerged unscathed after a zombie twist. However, he was eliminated and came in ninth place. Hardin took home the title of America’s Favorite Houseguest.
Taylor Hale
The winner of BB24 — and former Miss USA — is back for more. Taylor, 28, was nearly evicted in the first week of her season, but built strong alliances and made a comeback so great, she took home the crown. Not only was Taylor a winner, but she had one of the strongest jury votes in Big Brother history, winning 8–1.
Britney Haynes
Third time’s a charm for Britney, 36, who previously appeared on BB12 and BB14 (and attended Dan’s iconic funeral). She’s never made it to the final three (being eliminated fourth and eighth in the respective seasons), but there may still be time for a Big Brother win with Reindeer Games just around the corner. Britney already has the public on her side after her America’s Favorite Player’s win in season 12.
Josh Martinez
Another Big Brother winner is coming for the cocoa. Josh, 29, won BB19 after a loud and confrontational Big Brother performance. While he wasn’t best friends with all of his fellow houseguests, Josh won the season with a risk — bringing the Paul Abrahamian to the final two. There, he won in a 5–4 jury vote. Since, Josh has turned his sights to other reality TV, including MTV’s The Challenge.
Danielle Reyes
When Big Brother says legacy stars, they mean it. Danielle, 51, has been appearing on the CBS franchise since its early days. Her previous appearances were on season 3 and 7 of the series — in which she came in 2nd and 6th respectively. Though Danielle didn’t officially win the series, there’s still a chance to change her fate with Reindeer games.
Frankie Grande
BB16 player (and U.K. Celebrity Big Brother season 18 finalist) is back for a chance to win big. Also known as Ariana Grande’s brother, Frankie, 40, is no stranger to the screen. He even appeared on BB25 as one of the former houseguests responsible for the BB multiverse twist, alongside Danielle and Britney.
Xavier Prather
Another Big Brother winner is in the house! After winning BB23, Xavier, 29, is back for another shot at a Big Brothe r crown. Not only did Xavier win the title in a 9–0 jury vote, but he became the first Black winner of the reality competition show.
Nicole Franzel
Perhaps the longest-standing Big Brother star, Nicole, 31, is back in the house again! Nicole has appeared on three seasons of Big Brother, BB16, BB18 and BB22. In season 18, Nicole took the title — and also found her future husband. Victor Arroyo popped the question in the Big Brother house on a future season, as Nicole thought she was appearing as a guest host.
Cody Calafiore
Another Big Brother winner is back in action. Cody, 32, appeared on two seasons — BB16 and BB22 — and is known for one of the strongest, two-person alliances in Big Brother history. As one half of The Hitmen with Derrick Levasseur, Cody cemented his reality TV future. One of his 2023 projects was Peacock’s The Traitors, when he was cloaked as one of the show’s secret villains alongside Cirie Fields and Christian Sergio de la Torre.
Big Brother Reindeer Games will premiere Monday, with episodes also airing Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET for two weeks on CBS.
