One surefire sign that summer has landed: “Big Brother.” CBS’ annual reality show, in which strangers locked in a house scheme to win $500,000, announced its 19th roster on Monday.
CBS revealed 16 new houseguests, the same number of contestants that have competed during each of the past five seasons. It appears this go-round will not invite previous cast members to return, as some seasons have, though CBS has yet to disclose the twists that will complicate the rules.
Based on photos alone, it’s hard to tell which houseguest will be this year’s token gay. But rest assured there is a token old person ― a 55-year-old stay-at-home dad ― and plenty of eclectic occupations, namely rodeo clown, cosplay artist and dog walker. There’s also a “fitness superstar” named Christmas.
Ahead of the two-night premiere on June 28 and 29, meet the “Big Brother 19” cast below and start logging your predictions for the fiercest competitors. You can also read our oral history of the show here.
Current City: Raleigh, N.C.
Occupation: Fitness Superstar
Current City: Arlington, Va.
Occupation: Renovation Consultant
Current City: Woodbridge, Va.
Occupation: Government Engineer
Current City: Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Radio Personality
Current City: Humeston, Iowa
Occupation: Rodeo Clown
Current City: Los Angeles
Occupation: VIP Concierge
Current City: Woodridge, Ill.
Occupation: Microbiologist
Current City: Grand Island, N.Y.
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Current City: Phoenix, Ariz.
Occupation: Dog Walker
Current City: Homestead, Fla.
Occupation: Hair Care Sales
Current City: Plano, Texas
Occupation: Construction Sales Rep
Current City: Camarillo, Calif.
Occupation: Eco-Friendly Marketing Rep
Current City: Las Vegas, Nev.
Occupation: Timeshare Sales Rep
Current City: Boston, Mass.
Occupation: Stay-at-home dad
Current City: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Occupation: Cosplay Artist
Current City: DeValls Bluff, Ark.
Occupation: Dance Teacher
