June 20, 2017
Get a Look at the 'Big Brother 19' Cast
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It's not officially summer until Julie Chen is on your TV three times a week.
"Big Brother 19" starts June 28 with a two-night premiere where 16 new houseguests will battle each other all summer for a $500,000 prize. CBS revealed the cast for the new season this week, which includes a dog walker, a fitness superstar, a rodeo clown, a stay-at-home dad, and a Cosplay artist.
Though details of the season's theme or any major twists have not been announced, the new players should always expect the unexpected.
Check out select members of the 16 new houseguests below and click here for the full list.
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Matthew Clines (33)
Hometown: Arlington, Va.
Current City: Arlington, Va.
Occupation: Renovation Consultant
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Jessica Graf (26)
Hometown: Cranston, R.I.
Current City: Los Angeles
Occupation: VIP Concierge
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Christmas Abbott (35)
Hometown: Lynchburg, Va.
Current City: Raleigh, N.C.
Occupation: Fitness Superstar
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Mark Jansen (26)
Hometown: Grand Island, N.Y.
Current City: Grand Island, N.Y.
Occupation: Personal Trainer
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Alex Ow (28)
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Current City: Camarillo, Calif.
Occupation: Eco-Friendly Marketing Rep
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Ramses Soto (21)
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Current City: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Occupation: Cosplay Artist
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Josh Martinez (23)
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Current City: Homestead, Fla.
Occupation: Hair Care Sales