‘Big Brother’ season 28 to premiere this week. One guest from Michigan

Doors will to the “Big Brother” house will open soon, as season 28 premieres this week — and the cast list includes one guest from northern Michigan.

At 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, “Big Brother” season 28 will premiere on CBS to introduce the new guests in a 90-minute episode.

“This season’s cast includes an MMA fighter, rocket scientist, game show host, daughter of an ’80s pop star, and a DRAG RACE All Star, among others,” CBS said in a July 7 announcement. “This new group of Houseguests is stepping into a summer where nothing is as it seems, where every twist rewrites the rules, and where time becomes the ultimate twist.”

There is one Michigan guest, Rome Seymour, 28, who works as a professional pickleball coach from Traverse City.

“I would describe myself as bashful, extroverted and extremely excitable. To be on ‘Big Brother’ is a dream. I’ve never felt anything as exiting as this before,” Seymour said in the “Big Brother” July 7 live cast announcement video.

Seymour said he will use his inner nerdiness to befriend and protect guests who are perhaps similar.

“I see myself as hero, but I think a lot of people in the house are going to see me as a villain just because I’m so competitive that I want to win,” Seymour said.

After the 14 guests were revealed by CBS, the cast was said to be joined by long-time “Survivor” contestant Rick Devens, according to a July 7 Entertainment Weekly article.

Here’s more on the cast and how to tune in this week:

What is ‘Big Brother’ about? What is the theme for season 28?

“Big Brother,” is a reality TV show that follows a group of people living in a large house surrounded by 112 cameras and 113 microphones as an unfiltered 24-hour live feed to capture every interaction, strategic move and challenge.

A guest will be voted off each week, and the last remaining guest will win the grand prize of $750,000, according to CBS.

The theme for season 28 is called, “Time Trip,” according to Sneak Peak from Paramount+.

Is anyone from Michigan on ‘Big Brother’ season 28?

Yes. There is one guest from Michigan on season 28 of “Big Brother:” Rome Seymour, 28, is a professional pickleball coach from Traverse City, located in the northwest Lower Peninsula.

Full ‘Big Brother’ season 28 cast list

Here is the full guest list for “Big Brother” season 28:

• Rick Devens, 42: TV journalist and long-time “Survivor” contestant from Blacksburg, Virginia.
• Jason De Puy, 35: Drag Queen and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum from San Francisco, California.
• Ashley Trail, 24: Bartender from Alton, Illinois.
• Barrett Pfeiffer, 27: Jumbotron Engineer from Benton, Arkansas.
• Chuk Anyanwu, 27: Supply Chain Analyst from Dallas, Texas.
• Drew Campbell, 22: Surgical Dental Assistant from Temecula, California.
• Haley Thogmartin, 29: Telemedicine Executive from Neosho, Missouri.
• Rome Seymour, 28: Pickleball Coach from Traverse City, Michigan.
• Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk, 32: MMA Fighter from Phoenix, Arizona.
• LaTrice Verrett, 57: Boutique Salesperson from Kankakee, Illinois.
• Lyric Medeiros, 25: Attorney from Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Mallory Aurichio, 24: Rocket Scientist from Township of Washington, New Jersey.
• Melody Morris, 24: Corporate Game Show Host from Thornton, Colorado.
• Taylor Brown, 27: Elementary School Counselor from Deerfield Beach, Florida.
• Yash Patel, 24: Financial Analyst from Monroe Township, New Jersey.

What time does ‘Big Brother’ season 28 premiere?

The 90-minute “Big Brother” season 28 premiere is set to air at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 9.

“Big Brother: Unlocked,” will air at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, July 10, and a 90-minute episode will air at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 12.

Where can I stream the ‘Big Brother’ premiere this week?

“Big Brother” Season 28 will air on CBS and will be available on Paramount+ Premium, priced at $13.99 per month.

Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to catch the episode the day after it airs.

Following the season premiere this week, the series will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET, followed by hour-long shows on Thursdays, featuring live evictions, and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

USA TODAY contributed.

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