Big Brother 2025 full contestant list: Date, time, episode schedule, and where to watch the 27th season of the reality series
Big Brother returns with its 27th season and a mystery-themed twist. 16 contestants have entered the new Hotel Mystère house. Here's who’s playing and what’s new.
Big Brother 27 Kicks Off With 'Summer of Mystery': Meet the Cast of 16
Big Brother is back with its 27th season, offering a rebranded take on the iconic reality series, complete with a new theme, fresh houseguests, and an unexpected twist. This year, BB is “A Summer of Mystery.” CBS has dropped the lineup: 16 contestants, from an aura reader to an attorney, insurance agent, podcaster, and more. The guests are already inside the house, along with a secret 17th house guest who snuck in ahead of the premiere. Julie Chen Moonves returns as host, and here’s everything you need to know.
When and Where to watch Big Brother season 27 (2025)
The season kicked off with a 90-minute premiere on Thursday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. (5:30 AM IST, Friday). 1-hour episodes will air on Sundays and Thursdays. Wednesdays will feature 90-minute episodes all season. If you miss any episode, you can stream it later on Paramount+ at 2 a.m. CT. Meanwhile, live feeds begin on July 13 at 11:30 p.m. CT (10:00 am IST) on Paramount+, giving fans 24/7 access to the house (minus key competitions and private matters).
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This year, contestants will face a masked visitor, a secret accomplice, and a mystery house guest whose identity will stay hidden, for now. Meanwhile, the whole house had been turned into Hotel Mystère. One can expect creepy reception desk, bunk beds (back for the first time since season 1), and a wine bar with zero wine. There’s also something called the “venom bar,” but according to the host, contestants will bring their venom themselves.
Also read: 10 bizarre Big Brother rules you never knew existed: No Taylor Swift songs to cameras in bathrooms and more
Meet Big Brother 27: 16 Houseguests
23-year-old Adrian Rocha: carpenter from San Antonio (A Big Brother superfan, thinks he will be the greatest player of all time)
43-year-old Amy Bingham: An insurance agent from Stockton has full faith in her unmatched skills
25-year-old Ashley Hollis: A New York City attorney is ready to get “blood on her hands.”
24-year-old Ava Pearl: She’ll do anything to win the $750K.
50-year-old Clifton William, A podcaster from Charlotte, brings “energy, joy, and love.”
23-year-old Isaiah “Zae” Frederich: Salesperson from Provo, Utah
25-year-old Jimmy Heagerty: Strategy consultant from D.C, thinks no one can beat him in manipulation
23-year-old Katherine Woodman: Fine dining server from Columbia, South Carolina
33-year-old Keanu Soto: Personal trainer from Texas, who believes client experience gave him enough edge
29-year-old Kelley Jorgensen: Web designer from South Dakota, doesn’t like whining
22-year-old Lauren Domingue: Bridal consultant from Louisiana, ready to crush
35-year-old Mickey Lee: Event curator from Atlanta, says, ‘staying neutral is my game)
33-year-old Morgan Pope: LA-based gamer says “bring your teacups,” because she’s serving hot drama.
27-year-old Rylie Jeffries: Bull rider from Oklahoma (let’s read the room)
34-year-old Vince Panaro: Unemployed in L.A., is taking the game week by week like mini survival tests.
27-year-old Zach Cornell: Marketing manager from Atlanta, wants to dig up everyone’s secrets and use them.
If you are new to the show, Big Brother’s episodes air three times a week. Every week, someone gets eliminated.
Sundays: Nomination episodes
Wednesdays: Power of Veto comps + ceremonies
Thursdays: Eviction nights + HOH competitions
Last season lasted 100 days. This one is expected to go 90+
