Big Brother has gotten itself a whole new cast for its ninth season, and it's a record-breaking cast in a few aspects. CBS has released the new contestants and these 16 "houseguests" are the most ever under one roof for the show, and, it's the first time in the show's history that every houseguest is single.
When this group of 16 singles enters the house, they will be told they are being matched up with their "soul mate," a stranger who may prove to be their true love or their worst nightmare. Whether there is a love connection or not, once paired up, the Houseguests' life in the game depends on their partner. They must strategize, plot and scheme together as a couple for a chance at the prize. These "lovebirds" will live together as a couple meaning they will sleep in the same bed, hold Head of Household as a couple, be nominated for eviction as a pair, and if the time comes, say their goodbyes together upon eviction.
The new season will premiere on Tuesday, February 12 at 9 PM ET. The show will air three times a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, with the Wednesday and Sunday shows airing at 8 PM ET. The weekly evictions will air live, and the first eviction show is set for Wednesday, February 20. Check out a video of the new houseguests below.
These are your new Big Brother cast members who are vying for the $500,000 grand prize:
Adam
Single
29
Public Relations Manager
Del Ray Beach, Fla. via Cherry Hill, NJ
Amanda
Single
23
Paralegal
Fridley, Minn.
Alex
Single
24
DJ Company Owner
Staten Island, NY
Allison
Single
28
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Boston, Mass.
Chelsia
Single
21
College Student
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Jacob
Single
23
Electrician
Dallas, Ga.
James
Single
21
Originally From: Sarasota, Fla.
Riding Bicycle Around The World
Jen
Single
26
Bartender
Columbus, Ohio
Joshuah
Single
25
Advertising Media Buyer
Dallas, Tex.
Matt
Single
23
Roofing Foreman
Charleston, Mass.
Natalie
Single
28
Bikini Barista
Salem, Ore.
Neil
Single
29
Realtor
Los Angeles, Calif.
Parker
Single
26
Paparazzo
Northridge, Calif.
Ryan
Single
27
College Student
Columbus, Ohio
Sharon
Single
23
Realtor
Olathe, Kan.
Sheila
Single Mom
45
Former Model
Reseda, Calif. via Memphis, Tenn.
For more information on the show or the contestants, you can visit CBS.com.