by Gina Scarpa

We're just one week away from a new season of Big Brother on CBS! Next Wednesday, 16 new houseguests will move into the completely redecorated and revamped Big Brother house and compete to win the $250,000 grand prize. Every moment of their lives along the way will be caught on tape by 65 cameras and 98 microphones. In recent years, the show has chosen to bring back favorites from past seasons but this summer's group is all new. They are:

Kaitlin Barnaby, 23, Bartender from Minneapolis, MN
Spencer Clawson, 31, Railroad Conductor from Conway, AK
Judd Daugherty, 26, Property Appraiser from Etowah, TN
David Girton, 25, Lifeguard from San Diego, CA
Aaryn Gries, 22, College Student from San Marcos, TX
Andy Herren, 26, Professor from Chicago, IL
Helen Kim, 37, Political Consultant from Chicago, IL
Jessie Kowalski, 25, Unemployed from San Antonio, TX
Jeremy McGuire, 23, Boat Shop Associate from Katy, TX
McCrae Olson, 23, Pizza Delivery Boy from Oak Grove, MN
Howard Overby, 29, Youth Counselor from Hattiesburg, MS
Elissa Slater, 27, Nutritionist from Kannapolis, NC
Candice Stewart, 29, Pediatric Speech Therapist from Houston, TX
Nick Uhas, 28, Entrepreneur from New York, NY
GinaMarie Zimmerman, 32, Pageant Coordinator from Staten Island, NY
Amanda Zuckerman, 28, Real Estate Agent from Boyton Beach, FL

As is always the case in the Big Brother house, expect the unexpected, and there are two twists in store for the houseguests this season. The first is that three houseguests will be nominated for eviction each week, instead of the usual two. Second is that America will play an important role in the house, by voting weekly for the Big Brother MVP. More details will be revealed when the show premieres Wednesday, June 26 at 8/7c.

Care to make early predictions on showmances, bromances, or the first one evicted? Let us know in the comments below!

Big Brother airs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays on CBS.

(Image courtesy of CBS)

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