Summary
- Big Brother 26 will feature an AI theme, impacting houseguest relationships and gameplay like never before.
- The new cast won't get a chance to prepare as they're sequestered before the competition begins.
- Expect the unexpected as the Big Brother 26 cast gets ready for a season full of unprecedented twists and turns.
Big Brother 26 incorporating an AI theme, the houseguests will have to work through their own relationships, plus understand the nature of BB AI, which will surely impact the game. Overall, the Big Brother 26 cast is going to have to get ready for a season like no other. While the motto of BB is to expect the unexpected, this cast will have to expect the entirely unprecedented.
As Big Brother 26 draws even closer, the houseguests who will be competing in the summer-long power struggle don’t get the opportunity to scope out the game before it begins. Having been sequestered for over a week before the game starts, the new houseguests will be ready to engage in a social, strategic competition like no other. With Big Brother having been one of the longest running reality TV competitions, many houseguests feel they’ll be equipped for the game, no matter what it brings, but others already understand that they don’t have any genuine idea of what they’re in for.

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Angela Murray
Real Estate Agent
Angela Murray, a 50 year old real estate agent from Syracuse, Utah, will be competing for the $750k on Big Brother 26. Originally from Long Beach, California, Angela will be one of the older houseguests hoping to win the grand prize. While she’s older than her fellow houseguests, Angela may know just how to manipulate the way to the end.
Brooklyn Rivera
Business
Brooklyn Rivera is a 34 year old business who seems like she’s ready to take on the competition. Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, Brooklyn knows what it’s like to have southern hospitality, having grown up in Covington, Georgia. Brooklyn could be able to fly under the radar in order to take home the win.
Cam Sullivan-Brown
Physical Therapist
Cam Sullivan-Brown, who is from Bowie, Maryland, seems excited to be ing the cast of Big Brother 26. As a Maryland native, Cam toes the line between the north and the south, meaning he likely has some northern attitude mixed in with his southern charm. A physical therapist, 25 year old Cam will surely be ready for the more physical side of the competition.
Cedric Hodges
Former Marine
Marine veteran Cedric Hodges is originally from Running Springs, California, but is currently residing in Boisie, Idaho. Cedric’s time in the Marines may be a benefit for the new Big Brother houseguest, but his experiences may also create tension in the house due to his physical prowess. At 21 years old, Cedric is a younger houseguest who appears like he’s ready to play the game for the win.
Chelsie Baham
Nonprofit Director
27 year old Chelsie Baham is excited to be ing the cast of Big Brother 26, and her career in nonprofits may help her be able to persuade her fellow houseguests to do her bidding. Chelsie is from Rancho Cucamonga, California, where she was raised, and currently works as the director of a nonprofit, meaning she has skills in sales. This could make Chelsie an early target, or a master manipulator, but only time will tell where she stands.
Joseph Rodriguez
Video Store Clerk
While Joseph Rodriguez may be working a job that seems dated, his Big Brother 26 potential seems high. A video store clerk, Joseph’s career choice may be something of the past, but the 30 year old may be ready to take on the game of Big Brother with ease. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Joseph still resides in his hometown, and will certainly make a splash with his appearance on Big Brother 26.
Kenney Kelley
Former Undercover Cop
Although no undercover cop has compared to Big Brother winner Derrick Levasseur, Kenney Kelley is hoping he can take home the win and carry on the success. Kenney is a 52 year old former undercover cop who’s since retired from the force. From Boston, Massachusetts, Kenney is one of the older Big Brother 26 houseguests, but his age and experience in his career may give him a huge leg up on the competition.
Kimo Apaka
Mattress Sales Rep
Kimo Apaka, who is a 35 year old mattress sales representative, is an exciting choice for Big Brother 26’s cast. While he’s originally from Hilo, Hawaii, his time in Los Angeles on BB 26 will be an exciting change of pace. As a salesman, Kimo may be able to use his skillset to sell himself to his fellow BB houseguests, pushing him further in the game.
Leah Peters
VIP Cocktail Server
Like Big Brother legend Janelle Pierzina, Leah Peters s Big Brother 26 as a VIP Cocktail Server living in Miami, Florida. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Leah is finding her way in the world, and Big Brother is the next step on her journey. Familiar with people from all walks of life in her line of work, Leah could use her social skills to help her further herself in the competition.
Lisa Weintraub
Celebrity Chef
33 year old Lisa Weintraub will have one major advantage in the competition as she enters the Big Brother 26 house. As a celebrity chef, Lisa knows how to please a crowd with her cooking, and will hopefully use that to her advantage as she moves through the competition. Originally from Los Angeles, Lisa will be an exciting addition to the eccentric BB 26 cast.