'Big Brother 13': Meet the Contestants
This summer's twist, "Double Trouble," will feature the return of some of the most dynamic "duos" in the history of series along with eight all-new contestants.
Cassi Colvin in "Big Brother 2011"
June 29, 2011
"Big Brother" welcomes eight new Houseguests, plus the return of some of the most notorious "duos" from past seasons, when the CBS reality series premieres Thursday, July 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Julie Chen is the host.
This summer's twist, "Double Trouble," will feature the return of some of the most dynamic "duos" in the history of "Big Brother." The return of these former Houseguests will immediately impact the way the game will be played this summer.
The identities of the returning "Duos" will be revealed during the premiere episode on July 7. Below are the eight new Houseguests who will spend the summer playing alongside the "Duos" in the new season of "Big Brother":
Kalia Booker, 30
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Current City: Los Angeles, Calif.
Writer
Porsche Briggs, 23
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Current City: Miami Beach, Fla.
VIP Cocktail Waitress
Dominic Briones, 25
Hometown: San Mateo, Calif.
Current City: San Mateo, Calif.
College Student
Cassi Colvin, 26
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Current City: Nashville, Tenn.
Model
Lawon Exum, 39
Hometown: Urbana, Ill.
Current City: Inglewood, Calif.
Legal File Clerk
Keith Henderson, 32
Hometown: Bolingbrook, Ill.
Current City: Bolingbrook, Ill.
Human Resources Manager
Shelly Moore, 41
Hometown: Centerville, Ohio
Current City: Prairieville, La.
Outdoors Industry Executive
Adam Poch, 39
Hometown: East Brunswick, N.J.
Current City: Hoboken, N.J.
Music Inventory Manager
This season, the Houseguests will enjoy a Venice Beach loft-inspired house, featuring an urban design that brings the outside décor in and the inside décor out. Highlights of the "Big Brother" house include a Frank Gehry-inspired bedroom, classic surfboards mounted on the walls and original artwork ranging from a custom sunglass display to a eye-catching wall of graffiti. The Tarot Card Parlour, indoor chess park and Popsicle Room top off the Venice Beach motif throughout the house.
Once again, several unlucky Houseguests will be banished to the "Have/Have Not Room" each week, where luxury and comfort are non-existent.
Following the premiere on Thursday, July 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), "Big Brother" will be broadcast three nights weekly, beginning Sunday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesday, July 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and the LIVE eviction show, hosted by Julie Chen, beginning Thursday, July 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).
"Big Brother" follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 52 cameras and 95 microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining House Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.
"Big Brother" is executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in association with Endemol U.S.A.
This summer's twist, "Double Trouble," will feature the return of some of the most dynamic "duos" in the history of "Big Brother." The return of these former Houseguests will immediately impact the way the game will be played this summer.
The identities of the returning "Duos" will be revealed during the premiere episode on July 7. Below are the eight new Houseguests who will spend the summer playing alongside the "Duos" in the new season of "Big Brother":
Kalia Booker, 30
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Current City: Los Angeles, Calif.
Writer
Porsche Briggs, 23
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Current City: Miami Beach, Fla.
VIP Cocktail Waitress
Dominic Briones, 25
Hometown: San Mateo, Calif.
Current City: San Mateo, Calif.
College Student
Cassi Colvin, 26
Hometown: Allen, Texas
Current City: Nashville, Tenn.
Model
Lawon Exum, 39
Hometown: Urbana, Ill.
Current City: Inglewood, Calif.
Legal File Clerk
Keith Henderson, 32
Hometown: Bolingbrook, Ill.
Current City: Bolingbrook, Ill.
Human Resources Manager
Shelly Moore, 41
Hometown: Centerville, Ohio
Current City: Prairieville, La.
Outdoors Industry Executive
Adam Poch, 39
Hometown: East Brunswick, N.J.
Current City: Hoboken, N.J.
Music Inventory Manager
This season, the Houseguests will enjoy a Venice Beach loft-inspired house, featuring an urban design that brings the outside décor in and the inside décor out. Highlights of the "Big Brother" house include a Frank Gehry-inspired bedroom, classic surfboards mounted on the walls and original artwork ranging from a custom sunglass display to a eye-catching wall of graffiti. The Tarot Card Parlour, indoor chess park and Popsicle Room top off the Venice Beach motif throughout the house.
Once again, several unlucky Houseguests will be banished to the "Have/Have Not Room" each week, where luxury and comfort are non-existent.
Following the premiere on Thursday, July 7 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), "Big Brother" will be broadcast three nights weekly, beginning Sunday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Wednesday, July 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and the LIVE eviction show, hosted by Julie Chen, beginning Thursday, July 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).
"Big Brother" follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 52 cameras and 95 microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining House Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.
"Big Brother" is executive produced by Emmy Award-winning producer Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan for Fly on the Wall Entertainment, in association with Endemol U.S.A.
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