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http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117967770.html?categoryid=14&cs=1
'Big Brother 8' announces cast
CBS show kicks off July 5 at 8 p.m.
By VARIETY STAFFCBS is making "Big Brother 8" more interactive than past editions, plotting a twist in which one of the game's players will be controlled by the whims of the American public.
Net's annual summer sudser, which kicks off July 5 at 8 p.m., has also locked in its cast. It'll once again be a young bunch, with most of the 14 players in their 20s-- and the oldest contestant just 44.
And, in a nod to a past "Big Brother" theme in which players were surprised to find out that their ex-flames had been recruited, this year's cast will include a few pairs of players with unresolved beefs.
The biggest twist, however, is a game element called "America's Player." In a nutshell, that contestant will have the chance to win extra sums of money-- but only if they carry out certain actions mandated by viewers via internet or text message voting. Chosen player might be asked to vote somebody out of the house or something more personal, such as flirting with another player. Eye is hoping the twist will give viewers more of a stake in the outcome of the game, in the same way auds who watch "American Idol" get to shape that competition.
Theme for this year's "Brother" house is "Alice in Wonderland," with a number of eclectic touches throughout the pad (think really big beds and tiny chairs).
CBS has high hopes for this year's edition of "Brother," the Allison Grodner and Endemol USA- produced skein that has be-come a summer staple for the net. Its perf is particularly important this year since the net is launching a new fall lineup marked by some particularly ambitious, younger-skewing skeins-- some of which will no doubt be hyped endlessly during "Brother's" run.
That appeal to youth is evident in the makeup of this year's cast. Half are under the age of 25, with one player below the age of 21. Four players hail from the Los Angeles area, and there are no less than three players who work at a restaurant or bar.
And this year's contestants are:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_amber.jpg) Amber, 27
Las Vegas
Separated
Cocktail Waitress
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_carol.jpg) Carol, 21
Lawrence, Kan.
Single
Student
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_daniele.jpg) Daniele, 20
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Single
Waitress
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_jameka.jpg) Jameka, 28
Waldorf, Md.
Single
School Counselor
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_dustin.jpg) Dustin, 22
Chicago
Single
Shoe Salesman
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(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_dick.jpg) Dick, 44
Los Angeles
Single
Bar Manager
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_eric.jpg) Eric, 27
New York
Single
Talent Management Assistant
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_jen_nanny.jpg) Jen, 23
Beverly Hills, Calif.
Single
Nanny
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_jessica.jpg) Jessica, 21
Haysville, Kan.
Single
College Student
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(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_joe.jpg) Joe, 23
Chicago
Single
Receptionist
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_kali.jpg) Kail, 37
Married
Business Owner
McKenzie Bridge, Ore.
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_mike.jpg) Mike, 26
Three Lakes, Wis.
Single
Painting Contractor
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_nick.jpg) Nick, 25
Kimball, Minn.
Single
Former Pro Football Player
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b105/rawalsh/BigBrother_8/bb_zach.jpg) Zach, 30
Burbank, Calif.
Single
Graphic Designer
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Gee Whiz .. Nick & Dick :lol3: ..me thinks someone is mixed up!
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:kuss: Puddin!
Finally the cast! Looks like a good group! I got my eyes on Daniele and Eric. (Already and it hasn't started, LOL) I guess I'm hoping for a Janelle and Will redux! LOL
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Sounds pretty cool, although I will refrain from picking favorites too early on to save me from feeling upset when they get evicted week two. XD
The twist sounds pretty interesting, especially "America's Player," that should be fun. Finally the all knowing audience get to have direct impact on the game instead of trying to fly banners over the house >.> Let's just hope that "America's Player" is likable.
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I have no favorites :angel: .. although I love the name Amber already but will wait and see :lol:
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Just looking at Daniele's picture automatically makes me think of Janelle!
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:wohoo: :jumpy: :happy: :yess: ;D
It's about time! I could not hardly wait for my new chop subjects. Looks like a good cast. What is up with Dick and Nick?
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I'm sure the Dick/Nick saga will be resolved soon enuff!
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I found Nick! :wohoo:
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yabba dabba doo! he's a cutie....I knew the mix up would be a Dick, not Nick! He looks like a dickhead to me.....early elimination, I betcha!!
Ok, now we got our cast......so many pretty girls.....gonna be a good year, I think!
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YEAH!!! its all starting to piece together!!
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everyone looks so young this time around!!!
So i guess that other list way off!! lol
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Oh I'm so excited I can't wait :wohoo: :hearts:
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oops...looks like someone at Variety slipped up, last night! lol!
Oh well...least now we know. lol!
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OMG Let me die from excitement. Finally! We have fresh faces going into the house.
Already, my early favorites are Joe, Jessica, and Dick. But it's too soon to tell for me. I haven't seen them in game play yet.
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Julie Chen on the Early Show revealing the Houseguests...
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=2991636n (http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=2991636n)
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Oh I like that tall smart, evil guy Joe :sera: All over great looking cast! Wish we could see the feeds !!!
Early Show Transcript
Information:
"Big Brother 8" debuts a week from tonight (Thursday).. and we have your
first look at this summer's houseguests.. all vying for the half-million dollar
prize.
It wouldn't be "Big Brother" without a special "twist" to keep the
contestants on their toes.
And THIS season's twist literally "rivals" all the others.
Julie Chen takes a look.
So... who will be spending the summer inside the "Big Brother" house? They are
fourteen men and women from all different walks of life... locked away from the
rest of the world for more than two months with complete strangers. Or ARE
they?
Julie: So, what twist can the houseguests expect this year? 27
Allison: What's going to happen on opening night, some of the
houseguests are going to find out that they will be locked in this house with
the last person they'd ever want to see walk through that door.
Yes, some of the men and women you're about to meet are sworn enemies,
real-life rivals... but we can't tell you WHO until the "Big Brother"
premiere.
AMBER
My name is Amber, I am 27 years old. And I'm a cocktail waitress at Caesar's
Palace. I can weasel my way with anybody. It doesn't matter. People just tend
to love me. and I'm very charming. And I'm a little weasel and you don't even
know it.
NICK
My name's Nick, I'm 25 years old, I'm from Minnesota, single. I think I'm a
very good looking guy, I'm a charmer with the ladies. That's going to play into
my benefit with all the ladies in the house.
JEN
My name is Jen, I'm 23 years old. I currently live in Beverly Hills. I'm a
bikini model, but at the same time, like, a computer nerd. Oh, I am single.
DICK
Evil Dick. 44. I've run nightclubs, I run bars. I've promoted concerts. Why do
I think I have a shot? Manipulating girls is kind of a way of life for me.
JESSICA
I'm Jessica, I'm 21, from Hazeville Kansas. I'm outgoing, and I'm smart. I'm
competitive, and I'm loyal. I'm loyal until you backstab me, and then I'm your
worst enemy, so watch out.
Allison:
So, this year, we have this, oh, crazy 6'-4" gentleman from Chicago, who is
just over the top.
JOE
What's gay and has two thumbs?
ALLISON:
And he is smart, and he is evil. Let's see, we have a mom from Oregon, a small
town in Oregon, and she is probably more conservative than some of the people
that we've had on our show before, which I think is very interesting.
KAIL
In Oregon, I hate to say, but I am a republican.
JAMEKA
I'm Jameka. I'm from Temple Hills Maryland. I'm 28. And I am single. I have
only been around black people the majority of my life, 99 percent. So it'll be
interesting. It's more than just winning the money for me.
ERIC
I'm Eric, I'm 27 years old. I think I have a charisma that will rally people
behind me. and when I start cutting people's throats, they'll never see it
coming.
ZACH
I'm Zach. 30 years old. From Tallahassee Florida. Went to Florida State. Go
Seminoles!
DANIELE
My name's Daniele, I'm 20 years old. I work at Hooters, I'm a server.
MIKE
My name is Mike, I am from Three Lakes Wisconsin, I'm 26 years old. 36 And I'm
a painting contractor. And I'm single.
DUSTIN
My name is Dustin. I'm 22 years old. I'm from Chicago. I am a salesman. So I'm
pretty good at selling things. Including myself. To complete strangers.
But they WON'T all be complete strangers. "Big Brother" always warns... expect
the unexpected. Like... living with a rival you never want to see again.
JOE: Like, they'll bring them in and be like, you screwed me over, and now I'm
gonna get you back. That's what I'm kinda worried about, but I don't think
they'll do that. I hope!
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So when will the site be up? Im guessing tommorrow
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remix
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So when will the site be up? Im guessing tommorrow
Oh I bet its up any minute
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother8/
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:yess: ....a Hooters girl and a bikini model..... :happy:
... gonna be a great summer for me! :nana
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:yess: ....a Hooters girl and a bikini model..... :happy:
... gonna be a great summer for me! :nana
Amen to that :lol: :happy:
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someone who is underage???
that girl wont be able to drink if they get booze!
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Blahhh! There soooo Homogenus! They are all the same and the Twist! 13 year boys and girls will be telling them what to do by the text messages? come on. Bring back Howie! I miss the Roddy's or the Kent's even...lol AND..,. Julie said...again, only a Half Million. Man you could win that with 25 mins on 1 vs 100. seriously 39 days for that?
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CBS REVEALS THE IDENTITIES OF THE 14 NEW HOUSEGUESTS COMPETING IN "BIG BROTHER 8"
Eighth Installment Premieres Thursday, July 5th
Julie Chen Returns As Host
All New "Big Brother 8" Creative Twist Revealed
New Interactive Twist That Will Give Viewers The Most Control They've Ever Had
In The Big Brother House Revealed
CBS announced today the identities of the 14 Houseguests who will compete in BIG BROTHER 8, as well as the new creative twist that will play out during the summer broadcasts.
As always, BIG BROTHER Houseguests should expect the unexpected. This season's twist will shock and most likely change the way some houseguests would have played the game had certain people not walked through the door.
On premiere night, Thursday, July 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Houseguests will learn that some of them will be sharing the house with an enemy, a rival or someone with whom they have unfinished business -- in short, someone from their past who they had hoped never to see again or someone with whom there is an extreme amount of tension.
In addition to the surprise twist of an unwelcome person from their past, the premiere episode will reveal a new interactive element that will give viewers the most control they've ever had over someone in the BIG BROTHER house. For the first time...America is in the house.
One participant has been selected to be "America's Player." At the conclusion of every episode, beginning Sunday, July 8 (8:00-9:00 ET/PT), a question will be asked of viewers where they will vote on an important assignment that "America's Player" must complete. It could be a strategic move or a personal action. They must attempt to do what viewers request, including voting out a specific Houseguest. And, they can never tell anyone in the house that they are working on behalf of the viewers. But, they need to be careful...just like their fellow Houseguests, they can be voted out at any time. If "America's Player" successfully accomplishes these assignments, they will be financially rewarded. Viewers will be able to vote on cbs.com or via text messaging on a mobile phone and will choose from multiple choice answers on each question. The prevailing vote must be completed by "America's Player" in order for him or her to be rewarded.
BIG BROTHER follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of cameras and microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. One by one, the Houseguests will vote each other out of the house. At the end of three months, the last remaining Houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.
BIG BROTHER 8 debuts Thursday, July 5 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Following the premiere, BIG BROTHER 8 will be broadcast three nights weekly, on Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) and the live eviction show, hosted by Julie Chen, on Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM live ET/delayed PT).
Following are the 14 Houseguests, listed in alphabetical order, who will compete in BIG BROTHER 8:
AMBER, 27
Las Vegas
Separated
Cocktail Waitress
CAROL, 21
Lawrence, Kan.
Single
Student
DANIELE, 20
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Single
Waitress
DICK, 44
Los Angeles
Single
Bar Manager
DUSTIN, 22
Chicago
Single
Shoe Salesman
ERIC, 27
New York
Single
Talent Management Assistant
JAMEKA, 28
Waldorf, Md.
Single
School Counselor
JEN, 23
Beverly Hills, Calif.
Single
Nanny
JESSICA, 21
Haysville, Kan.
Single
College Student
JOE, 23
Chicago
Single
Receptionist
KAIL, 37 (Female)
McKenzie Bridge, Ore.
Married
Business Owner
MIKE, 26
Three Lakes, Wis.
Single
Painting Contractor
NICK, 25
Kimball, Minn.
Single
Former Pro Football Player
ZACH, 30
Burbank, Calif.
Single
Graphic Designer
BIG BROTHER 8 is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan, in association with Endemol U.S.A.
For more information on BIG BROTHER 8 and the 14 new Houseguests, log on to http://www.cbs.com/.
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Puddin, the pics of the cast are great and very clear! I think this is probably the best looking group BB ever had!
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Anyone care to start the guessing on who are the sworn enemies or how this twist gets revealed to the HGs? Will they do like they did with the exes?
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One more press picture ..
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