List of Celebrity Big Brother (American TV series) houseguests explained

Celebrity Big Brother is the American adaptation of Celebrity Big Brother and second spin-off of the United States version of Big Brother. It premiered on CBS on February 7, 2018, as counterprogramming to the 2018 Winter Olympics.[1] The series is hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, and is produced by Fly on the Wall Entertainment in association with Endemol Shine North America; Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan serve as executive producers.[2]

The Celebrity HouseGuests for the first season were revealed during a live pre-show of the 2018 Grammy Awards on January 28, 2018.[3] [4] [5] The first season began filming on January 31, 2018, and concluded twenty-six days later on February 25, 2018, when Marissa Jaret Winokur and Ross Mathews were announced as the winner and runner-up of the season, respectively.[6] On May 5, 2018, CBS renewed the series for a second season,[7] which premiered on January 21, 2019.[8] Twelve HouseGuests were announced on January 13, 2019, during a commercial break of CBS's NFL football coverage.[9] [10] The second season lasted for twenty-nine days and ended on February 13, 2019, when Tamar Braxton won in a unanimous vote over Ricky Williams.[11]

After a three-year hiatus the series was revived for a third season that premiered on February 2, 2022, this time as counterprogramming to the 2022 Winter Olympics.[12] This is the first season to follow casting quotas for CBS, set in 2020, requiring at least half of the contracted celebrities to be black, indigenous, (and) people of color.[13] [14] The eleven HouseGuests were later revealed on January 26, 2022, during a commercial break for The Amazing Race.[15] Twenty-nine days later on February 23, 2022, Miesha Tate defeated Todrick Hall in a 7 to 1 vote by the eliminated contestants.[16]

Thirty-four participants have competed in Celebrity Big Brother, but Anthony Scaramucci was declared to be a fake HouseGuest as part of a twist.[17] The series follows a format similar to the main edition in which players leave the game when they are "evicted" from the house by vote of their fellow HouseGuests.[18] In 2018, Mathews and Jaret Winokur received their own aftershow, Off the Block with Ross and Marissa, that aired alongside the twentieth season of Big Brother.[19] In addition, some of the contestants returned for the subsequent seasons of both the celebrity and civilian editions to host competitions. Brandi Glanville previously participated in the twentieth season of the United Kingdom's version of Celebrity Big Brother[20] while Omarosa was a contestant in the Australian version of Celebrity Big Brother, entitled Big Brother VIP.[21]

Contestants

Table of Celebrity Big Brother HouseGuests[22] [23]
SeasonNameAgeHometownProfessionStatusFinish
CBB 1data-sort-value="Liddell, Chuck" Chuck Liddell48Calabasas, CARetired UFC fighter[24]
Keshia Knight Pulliam38Atlanta, GAActress/entrepreneur[25]
Shannon Elizabeth44Cape Town, South AfricaActress/conservationist[26]
Metta World Peace38Los Angeles, CAFormer NBA player[27]
Brandi Glanville45Los Angeles, CAReality television personality[28]
James Maslow27Venice, CAActor/musician[29]
Omarosa Manigault44Jacksonville, FLTelevision personality[30]
Ariadna Gutiérrez24Miami, FLActress/model[31]
Mark McGrath49Studio City, CAMusician
Ross Mathews38Palm Springs, CATelevision host
Marissa Jaret Winokur44Toluca Lake, CAActress
CBB 2data-sort-value="Scaramucci, Anthony" Anthony Scaramucci55Port Washington, NYFormer White House director of communications/financier
Jonathan Bennett37Rossford, OHActor/Talk show host[32]
Ryan Lochte34Daytona Beach, FL12-time Olympic medal-winning swimmer[33]
Joey Lawrence42Philadelphia, PAActor/producer[34]
Kato Kaelin59Milwaukee, WIActor/host[35]
Natalie Eva Marie34North Tustin, CAFormer WWE wrestler/Actress[36]
Tom Green47Ottawa, OntarioComedian
Kandi Burruss42Atlanta, GASinger/reality television personality[37]
Dina Lohan56Long Island, NYMomager
Lolo Jones36Baton Rouge, LAOlympic track and bobsled star
Ricky Williams41Venice Beach, CAFormer NFL running back
Tamar Braxton41Washington, DCSinger/reality television personality
CBB 3Teddi Mellencamp40Bloomington, INTelevision personality[38]
Mirai Nagasu28Montebello, CAOlympic medalist
Chris Kattan51Los Angeles, CAComedian
Chris Kirkpatrick50Clarion, PAPop star
Shanna Moakler46Providence, RIActress/former Miss USA
Carson Kressley52Allentown, PATelevision personality
Lamar Odom42New York, NYFormer NBA forward
Todd Bridges56San Francisco, CAActor
Cynthia Bailey54Tuscumbia, ALModel/television personality
Todrick Hall36Plainview, TXEntertainer
Miesha Tate35Tacoma, WAUFC mixed martial artist

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: BIG BROTHER: CELEBRITY EDITION. CBS Press Express. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214174354/https://cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/big-brother-celebrity-edition/about. February 14, 2019. live.
  3. Web site: Omarosa Goes from White House to Cast of 'Celebrity Big Brother'. January 28, 2018. February 13, 2019. Porreca. Brian. The Hollywood Reporter. https://web.archive.org/web/20190203090413/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/celebrity-big-brother-omarosa-brandi-glanville-sugar-ray-cast-revealead-1079229. February 3, 2019. live.
  4. Celebrity Big Brother cast (including Omarosa) revealed. Entertainment Weekly. Ross. Dalton. January 28, 2018. January 28, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129022814/http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/28/celebrity-big-brother-cast-including-omarosa-revealed/. January 29, 2018. live.
  5. Web site: Celebrity Big Brother Cast. TV Guide. Gennis. Sadie. January 28, 2018. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180926115744/https://www.tvguide.com/news/celebrity-big-brother-cast/. September 26, 2018. live.
  6. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother' Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Interview: Read Her Q&A!. Webber. Stephanie. February 27, 2018. US Magazine. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214174401/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/celebrity-big-brother-winner-marissa-jaret-winokur-read-her-qa/. February 14, 2019. live.
  7. CBS brings back Criminal Minds, Celebrity Big Brother, and Matt LeBlanc. Entertainment Weekly. Lynette. Rice. May 5, 2018. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20180920011353/https://ew.com/tv/2018/05/12/cbs-criminal-minds-celebrity-big-brother-renewed/. September 20, 2018. live.
  8. Web site: CBS Schedules 'World's Best', Celebrity 'Big Brother' & 'Million Dollar Mile' For Midseason in Big Unscripted Push. Andreeva. Nellie. November 27, 2018. Deadline Hollywood. https://web.archive.org/web/20181129114235/https://deadline.com/2018/11/cbs-worlds-best-celebrity-big-brother-million-dollar-mile-midseason-premiere-dates-unscripted-push-criminal-minds-season-15-1202509379/. November 29, 2018. live. February 13, 2019.
  9. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother' Cast Includes Anthony Scaramucci, Dina Lohan and Ryan Lochte. Porreca. Brian. January 13, 2019. The Hollywood Reporter. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190116053657/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/celebrity-big-brother-cast-revealed-ryan-lochte-anthony-scaramucci-dina-lohan-more-1175684. January 16, 2019. live.
  10. Anthony Scaramucci among 12 new Celebrity Big Brother HouseGuests. Ross. Dalton. January 13, 2019. Entertainment Weekly. February 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190116045523/https://ew.com/tv/2019/01/13/celebrity-big-brother-cast-anthony-scaramucci/. January 16, 2019. live.
  11. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother' Finale Recap: Who Won Season 2?. Longeretta. Emily. February 13, 2019. February 13, 2019. US Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214142442/https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/who-won-celebrity-big-brother-season-2-tamar-braxton-v-ricky-williams/. February 14, 2019. live.
  12. Big Brother: Celebrity Edition will return in early 2022. Rice. Lynette. September 9, 2021. July 23, 2021. Entertainment Weekly. September 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210909211325/https://ew.com/tv/big-brother-celebrity-edition-returns-early-2022/. live.
  13. Web site: CBS Sets Diversity Goal for Unscripted Shows — 50% of Cast to Be People of Color. Otterson. Joe. November 9, 2020. July 23, 2020. Variety. September 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210929232150/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cbs-unscripted-shows-diversity-1234826214/. live.
  14. Web site: CBS Vows 50 Percent of Its Reality-Show Contestants Will Be People of Color. Kiefer. Halle. November 10, 2020. July 23, 2020. Vulture. September 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210923030454/https://www.vulture.com/2020/11/cbs-vows-50-of-their-reality-show-contestants-will-be-bipoc.html. live.
  15. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother' Season 3 Cast Revealed -- Meet the Famous Houseguests!. Calvario. Liz. January 26, 2022. July 23, 2022. Entertainment Tonight. August 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220817071518/https://www.etonline.com/celebrity-big-brother-season-3-cast-revealed-meet-the-famous-houseguests-178327. live.
  16. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother' Season 3 Comes to a Close In a Surprising Finale -- See Which Star Won Big!. Seemayer. Zach. February 23, 2022. July 23, 2022. Entertainment Tonight. July 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220724050002/https://www.etonline.com/celebrity-big-brother-season-3-comes-to-a-close-in-a-surprising-finale-see-which-star-won-big. live.
  17. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother' Reveals Why Anthony Scaramucci Left the House Early. Drysdale. Jennifer. January 25, 2019. February 13, 2019. Entertainment Tonight. https://web.archive.org/web/20190127050223/https://www.etonline.com/celebrity-big-brother-reveals-why-anthony-scaramucci-left-the-house-early-118166. January 27, 2019. live.
  18. Web site: 8 lessons Big Brother UK could learn from Big Brother US. Kilkelly. Daniel. August 13, 2018. February 13, 2019. Digital Spy. https://web.archive.org/web/20190124155510/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a863525/big-brother-uk-lessons-from-big-brother-us/. January 24, 2019. live.
  19. Ross Mathews and Marissa Jaret Winokur will host Big Brother recap show. Rice. Lynette. June 17, 2018. February 13, 2019. Entertainment Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20180628044101/http://ew.com/tv/2018/06/17/ross-mathews-marissa-jaret-winokur-facebook-recap-show/. June 28, 2018. live.
  20. Web site: Celebrity Big Brother: Brandi Glanville on Real Rivalries and Fake Boyfriends. Bloom. Mike. February 25, 2018. February 13, 2019. Parade. https://web.archive.org/web/20180226001659/https://parade.com/649057/mikebloom/celebrity-big-brother-brandi-glanville-on-real-rivalries-and-fake-boyfriends/. February 26, 2018. live.
  21. Web site: Big Brother VIP cast revealed include Caitlyn Jenner, Thomas Markle Jr and Jessika Power. August 8, 2021. August 8, 2021. Seven News. August 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210807234052/https://7news.com.au/entertainment/big-brother-australia/big-brother-vip-cast-revealed-include-caitlyn-jenner-thomas-markle-jr-and-jessika-power-c-3625294.amp. live.
  22. Web site: Meet The Famous Cast of Celebrity Big Brother. February 17, 2019. CBS. https://web.archive.org/web/20190106010733/https://www.cbs.com/shows/celebrity-big-brother/photos/1008130/meet-the-famous-cast-of-celebrity-big-brother/. January 6, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  23. Web site: Who's in the Famous Cast of Celebrity Big Brother Season 2?. February 17, 2019. CBS. https://web.archive.org/web/20190123131943/https://www.cbs.com/shows/celebrity-big-brother/photos/1008620/whos-in-the-famous-cast-of-celebrity-big-brother-season-2/. January 23, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  24. Web site: Celebrity Big Brother's Chuck Liddell Reveals the Secret Message Omarosa Gave Him After His Eviction. Tracy. Brianne. February 10, 2019. February 17, 2019. People. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141834/https://people.com/tv/celebrity-big-brother-chuck-liddell-eviction-interview/. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  25. Web site: Keshia Knight Pulliam on her time in the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house. Jancelewicz. Chris. February 13, 2018. February 17, 2019. Global News. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141947/https://globalnews.ca/news/4022633/keshia-knight-pulliam-celebrity-big-brother-eviction-interview/. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  26. Web site: Shannon Elizabeth Recalls Emotional 'Celebrity Big Brother' Eviction: 'They All Turned On Me' (Exclusive). Murphy. Desiree. February 17, 2018. February 17, 2019. Entertainment Tonight. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141859/https://www.etonline.com/shannon-elizabeth-recalls-emotional-celebrity-big-brother-eviction-they-all-turned-on-me-exclusive. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  27. Web site: Celebrity Big Brother: Metta World Peace Flies the Coop. Bloom. Mike. February 20, 2018. February 17, 2019. Parade. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201954/https://parade.com/647685/mikebloom/celebrity-big-brother-metta-world-peace-flies-the-coop/. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  28. Web site: Brandi Glanville Warned Omarosa Not to Talk About the White House on 'Celebrity Big Brother' (Exclusive). Drysdale. Jennifer. February 24, 2018. February 17, 2019. Entertainment Tonight. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141826/https://www.etonline.com/brandi-glanville-warned-omarosa-not-to-talk-about-the-white-house-on-celebrity-big-brother. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  29. Web site: Celebrity Big Brother: How Brandi's Final Lie Blew Up James' Game. Vick. Megan. February 24, 2018. February 17, 2019. TV Guide. https://web.archive.org/web/20180701234857/http://www.tvguide.com/news/celebrity-big-brother-james-maslow-exit-interview/. July 1, 2018. live. mdy-all.
  30. News: Omarosa gets evicted from the 'Celebrity Big Brother' house. Andrews-Dyer. Helena. February 25, 2018. February 17, 2019. The Washington Post. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201946/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/02/25/omarosa-gets-evicted-from-the-celebrity-big-brother-house/?noredirect=on. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  31. Web site: Celebrity Big Brother's First-Ever Winner Revealed! Plus, Who Won America's Favorite Famous Houseguest?. Bricker. Tierney. February 25, 2019. February 17, 2019. E!. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141951/https://www.eonline.com/news/916300/celebrity-big-brother-s-first-ever-winner-revealed-plus-who-won-america-s-favorite-famous-houseguest. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  32. Celebrity Big Brother ousted houseguest Jonathan Bennett reveals how he left behind a toxic atmosphere. Rice. Lynette. January 26, 2018. February 17, 2019. Entertainment Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20190203201430/https://ew.com/tv/2019/01/26/celebrity-big-brother-jonathan-bennett-exit-interview/. February 3, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  33. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother': Ryan Lochte Post-Eviction Interview (Exclusive). Seemayer. Zach. January 28, 2019. February 17, 2019. Entertainment Tonight. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141912/https://www.etonline.com/celebrity-big-brother-ryan-lochte-post-eviction-interview-exclusive-118336. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  34. Latest Celebrity Big Brother evicted houseguest Joey Lawrence didn't have much fun. Here's why. Rice. Lynnette. February 3, 2019. February 17, 2019. Entertainment Weekly. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141859/https://ew.com/tv/2019/02/03/celebrity-big-brother-joey-lawrence-interview/. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  35. Web site: 'Celebrity Big Brother': Kato Kaelin Was 'Completely Shocked' By Landslide Eviction Vote (Exclusive). Seemayer. Zach. February 4, 2019. February 17, 2019. Entertainment Tonight. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218141910/https://www.etonline.com/celebrity-big-brother-kato-kaelin-was-completely-shocked-by-landslide-eviction-vote-exclusive. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  36. Web site: 'Big Brother Celebrity 2019' Spoilers: Who Was Voted Out Last Night In Double Eviction?. Boyer. Matt. February 9, 2019. February 17, 2019. Big Brother Network. https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201939/https://bigbrothernetwork.com/big-brother-celebrity-who-was-voted-out-2019-02-08/. February 18, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  37. Web site: Celebrity Big Brother Finale Recap: Did the Right Houseguest Win Season 2?. Iannucci. Rebecca. February 13, 2019. February 17, 2019. TVLine. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214123315/https://tvline.com/2019/02/13/celebrity-big-brother-recap-tamar-braxton-wins-season-2-finale/. February 14, 2019. live. mdy-all.
  38. What do the following have in common? An Olympic Medalist, a former Boy Band Heartthrob, an Emmy® Award-Winning TV Personality. January 26, 2022. January 27, 2022. ViacomCBS. January 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220127060938/https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=59042. live.