Big Brother is back! With the premiere less than one week away (July 7), fans are relieved to finally find out the houseguests forseason 23.This is the latest fans have ever found out.
WithAll-Stars 2flopping last year, Big Brother promised a season of all new contestants, and they certainly delivered. Fans have been calling for a lot more diversity on the show, and the casting producers listened to them.
A new twist was revealed this year that is bound to shake up the game. On the 90-minute live premiere episode, the 16 houseguests will move in in groups of four. From there, they will be thrown into a competition. The person who finishes first in each group will assume the role of team captain. From there, they will be divided into four groups of four, which will be chosen by the team captains, and the houseguests will stay in them for the first four weeks of the competition. A new Head of Household will be crowned by the end of the premiere.
So, who exactly are the Big Brother 23 houseguests? Scroll to find out.
16 Alyssa Lopez
Alyssa Lopez is 24-years-old from Sarasota, FL. She is a swimwear designer, which you can tell by her Instagram. Lopez describes herself as witty, sarcastic and outgoing. Alyssa plans to win the first HOH competition. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Production. Fans on Twitter are criticizing her choice of favorite BB duo- Jess and Cody from season 19, and some of them can already see her on the next season of The Challenge.
15 Azah Awasum
Azah Awasum, 30, was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She is a Director of Sales Operations. Awasum has a strong pact of 'No Showmances!' She cannot stand them, which probably means she will be in one by the end of the season. Azah describes herself as charismatic, crafty, and clumsy. Fans online are already hailing her as queen and a big frontrunner to win, because she seems like the 'only real fan,' due to her picking Jun and Alison as her favorite duo.
14 Brent Champagne
Brent Champagne has more to offer than just a cool last name. The 28-year-old from Cranston, RI is a flight attendant who hopes to use his athletic and social abilities to get him far in the game. While one fan called him hot, someone else said it sounded like his name was created for an SNL sketch. And many people believe he will be the first one in a showmance.
13 Britini D'Angelo
Britini D'Angelo, 24, is from Niagra Falls, NY. She is a kindergarten teacher by day and a TikTok dancer by night. She is very excited to enter the house. D'Angelo hopes to stay her authentic self but also make big moves in the game. Fans think she is a newer fan due to her favorite duos and have called her indecisive, but they also think she looks like a mini Marissa Jaret Winokur, who won season one of Celebrity Big Brother US.
12 Christian Birkenberger
Christian Birkenberger, the 23-year-old is from Harwinton, Connecticut. He is a general contractor assistant. Birkenberger didn't have a lot to say in his bio, but from what we do know he plans to play a little clueless, be himself and then swoop in and win in the end when it really matters. Some fans think he is good looking, while others are riffing on him because Zankie is his favorite duo.
11 Christie Valdiserri
Christie Valdiserri, 27, is from Philadelphia, PA, but currently lives in North Hollywood, CA. She is a professional dancer, loves teaching dance and is a vegan. She wants to follow her gut and be herself to try and win the game. Valdiserri describes herself as passionate and driven. A lot of people are excited she is a Penn State alum. Some fans think she might have been a recruit for the show, instead of auditioning herself.
10 Derek Frazier
Derek Frazier, 29, was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He is a safety officer and loves going out and dancing at bars. He is the youngest son of boxer, Joe Frazier. Frazier is good at being a leader and hopes no one puts him on the block- kind of resembling Derrick Levasseur's gameplay in season 16. However, being loud might get him in trouble. Fans on Twitter seem to really like him .
9 Derek Xiao
Derek Xiao, 24, originally from Baltimore, MD and is now living in New York, NY. He is the founder of a start-up company that ships meal kits by food influencers across the U.S. Xiao is a fan of the greats like Dr. Will and Dan Gheesling. Derek describes himself as funny, thoughtful and logical. A lot of fans are calling him 'king' online and peg him to be a frontrunner.
8 Brandon "Frenchie" French
Brandon "Frenchie" French, 34, is a super fan from Tennessee. He is a farmer and has kids. Frenchie wants to build relationships with everyone, not just the people in his alliance. Fans online are saying he seems funny and like a big fan of the show. He has a popular following on Twitter, and a lot of the cast members have already tweeted about him.
7 Hannah Chaddha
Although this is the only picture on her social media, Hannah Chaddha, 21, is calculated, composed and versatile. She is a graduate student from Chicago, IL. Chaddha cannot wait to experience the entire Big Brother game including slop, cold showers and sleeping in the Have-Not room. She is of Indian descent. Fans are already saying that she will be the winner and have labeled her as a 'queen.'
