by Danae Young

 

Big Brother is back again for its 12th season with 13 all new houseguests! The cast has been announced and there is a huge variety of personalities from all over the country.

 

Andrew Gordon, 39, and Annie Whittington, 27, are both from Florida. Andrew still loves to go to "Toys R Us" while Annie is a complete adrenaline junkie.

 

There are also California residents Brendon Villegas, 30, and Ragan Fox, 34. Brendon is a complete outdoorsman and, well, Ragan prefers podcasting.

 

Hayden Moss, 24, is representing Arizona. He may be from Arizona, but he loves the beach.

 

Kristen Bitting, 24, is from Pennsylvania. Kristen enjoys all kinds of different activities from going to the gym to shopping.

 

Lane Elenburg, 24, is a motorcycling golfer from Texas.

 

Then there's Britney Haynes, 22, and Kathy Hillis, 40, who are from Arkansas. Britney is one woman in the world who really does enjoy to cook and clean. Kathy, on the other hand, prefers going target shooting and riding horses in her spare time.

 

Enzo Palumbo, 32, is a sports enthusiast from New Jersey.

 

Matt Hoffman, 32, and Monet Stunson, 24, are from Illinois. Matt can play and write music and Monet is a model who loves to be active to keep her figure. Matt is a RealityWanted member. Check out his profile here.

 

Rachel Reilly, 26, is representing for "Sin City" a.k.a Las Vegas, Nevada. She will do anything from painting to playing with her dog or going on dates. Rachel is also a RealityWanted member. Check out her profile here.

 

Of course, on Big Brother, fans and houseguests always know to "expect the unexpected" and season 12 is no different. This season, for the first time, someone isn't playing to win. This player will be known as the "Big Brother Saboteur" and the show is looking for your help. CBS is also taking suggestions for the "Big Brother Saboteur" on Facebook and Twitter. Tweet your suggestions at @BigBrotherWatch with #bbsabotage in the message or post your suggestions at facebook.com/BigBrother.

 

 

The new season of Big Brother premieres Thursday, July 8th at 8/7c on CBS.

 

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