**Big Brother 28 Set to Premiere with Time Travel Theme and New Housemates**
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Big Brother, the long-running reality television series, is gearing up for its 28th season, set to kick off on July 9. This new season promises a unique twist, centering around a ‘time trip’ theme, all while celebrating the landmark 1,000th episode of the series. The show will return with a special 90-minute episode hosted once again by Julie Chen Moonves.
CBS recently unveiled the cast during a YouTube event dubbed “Big Brother: Broveal,” which provided fans a sneak peek into the personalities of the houseguests who will navigate the challenges and intrigues of the Big Brother house this summer. With the familiar promise of unpredictable dynamics and strategic gameplay, this season is set to captivate both loyal viewers and new audiences alike.
The cast features a diverse array of individuals, starting with Ashley Trail, a 24-year-old bartender from Alton, Illinois, who now resides in Chicago. Identifying herself as “outgoing, bubbly and an over-sharer,” Ashley is poised to entertain and engage throughout the competition. Joining her is Barrett Pfeiffer, 27, a jumbotron engineer from Austin, Texas, who expressed excitement about fulfilling a long-held dream of participating in the show.
Chuk Anyanwu, another 27-year-old and supply chain analyst from Dallas, Texas, labelled himself as “super fun, super easy going and super bubbly.” Meanwhile, Drew Campbell, a 22-year-old surgical dental assistant from Temecula, California, hinted at his unpredictability and shared enthusiasm for his “awesome hair routine.”
Several other colourful characters join the cast, including Jason DePuy, a 35-year-old professional drag queen from West Hollywood, and Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk, a 32-year-old MMA coach from Phoenix, Arizona, who claims his profession has made him “battle-tested.”
Other notable contestants include Latrice Verrett, a 57-year-old boutique salesperson from New Jersey who described herself as “absolutely, fantabolistic fantastic.” Additionally, Lyric Medeiros, a 25-year-old attorney from Honolulu, Hawaii, and Mallory Aurichio, a 24-year-old rocket scientist from New Jersey, have shared aspirations to showcase their competitiveness and social skills in the game.
Adding to the eclectic mix is Melody Morris, a corporate game show host residing in Arizona, who paints herself as “ambitious, bold and funny.” Rome Seymour, a 28-year-old pickleball coach from Delray Beach, Florida, expressed that being selected for Big Brother has been a “dream.” Lastly, financial analyst Yash Patel, 24, revealed a more introspective side by admitting to being “secretly a nerd” with a passion for puzzles and mazes.
This new season follows last summer’s finale, which saw contestant Ashley Hollis take home the whopping $750,000 grand prize in season 27. However, the upcoming episodes will not only feature a fresh cast but also a creative twist involving time travel. Julie Chen Moonves has hinted that iconic moments from the show’s history will be revisited and creatively reimagined in various competitions, perhaps even presenting challenges from earlier seasons infused with a modern twist.
The show’s host has teased that viewers can expect to see familiar competition formats returning, but with unique enhancements that may include unexpected themes or notable surprises. As Chen Moonves elaborated, “if you loved that competition in season 4, you might have to navigate it in a world of dinosaurs or even amidst other controversial figures.”
As anticipation builds for the season premiere, Chen Moonves dispelled various fan theories circulating online, suggesting some notions are unfounded while acknowledging that others might hold some truth. “There’s only one way to find out if what you’re hearing is true or not,” she stated, encouraging fans to tune in to see how the season unfolds.
The 28th season of Big Brother is set to launch on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. EST and 5 p.m. PST, promising an enthralling evening of entertainment. Following the premiere, fans can also look forward to ‘Big Brother: Unlocked’ returning the next night at the same time. All eyes will be on the new cast as they begin their journey in the ever-intense and strategic world of Big Brother this summer.