Big Brother Season 28 Cast Revealed: Drag Queen, Rocket Scientist and MMA Fighter Enter House
CBS has announced the initial 14 players for the new season, which premiered July 9 and features a 'Time Trip' theme.
- Show
- Big Brother
- Network
- CBS
- Status
- renewed
- Season
- Season 28
- Window
- Summer 2026
“past, present and future collide,”
CBS has unveiled the 14 houseguests competing on Big Brother Season 28, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The new cast for the reality competition series includes a RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, a rocket scientist, and an MMA fighter.
The network announced the lineup on July 10. The initial cast of 14 players also features a pickleball coach, a jumbotron engineer, a telemedicine executive, and a corporate game show host among others. The season, themed “Time Trip,” will see the “past, present and future collide,” according to CBS.
Who is in the Big Brother Season 28 cast?
The reported houseguests and their occupations are: Chuk Anyanwu (Supply Chain Analyst), Drew Campbell (Surgical Dental Assistant), Haley Thogmartin (Telemedicine Executive), Jason De Puy (Drag Queen), Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk (MMA Fighter), LaTrice Verrett (Boutique Salesperson), Lyric Medeiros (Attorney), Mallory Aurichio (Rocket Scientist), Melody Morris (Corporate Game Show Host), Rome Seymour (Pickleball Coach), Taylor Brown (Elementary School Counselor), Barrett Pfeiffer (Jumbotron Engineer), Ashley Trail (Bartender), Yash Patel (Financial Analyst), Rick Devens (Communications Director), and Angela Murray (Real Estate Agent).
When did the new season start?
Big Brother Season 28 premiered on July 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The 24/7 live feeds became available the following day on Paramount+, Pluto, and YouTube for a limited time.
The show follows strangers living together under constant surveillance. Additional surprise houseguests were also slated to be revealed during the premiere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme for Big Brother Season 28?
The season is themed 'Time Trip.' According to CBS, the theme will see the 'past, present and future collide' within the game.
Where can I watch the Big Brother live feeds?
The 24/7 live feeds are available on Paramount+, Pluto, and YouTube for a limited time, starting the day after the television premiere.
How many houseguests start the game?
The initial cast consists of 14 players, according to the report. CBS also indicated that additional surprise houseguests would be revealed during the season premiere.
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