Big Brother: All Stars Cast Revealed LIVE

BB22
Chris
August 6, 2020
14 minutes read

On the live broadcast of the 22nd season premiere of BIG BROTHER, the All-Star cast is revealed as they move into the house, during the two-hour live event: Wednesday, August 5 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/ delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured L-R: David Alexander, Memphis Garrett, Cody Calafiore, and Kaysar Ridha Photo: Best Possible Screen Grab/CBS 2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

In a Big Brother first, the 16 All-Star Houseguests returning to the house for its 22^nd season were revealed live tonight during the hit summer series’ inaugural live move-in premiere event.

This summer marks Big Brother’s 20^th anniversary since debuting July 5, 2000 on CBS. Season 22 is the second time in the series history to feature an All-Star cast, the first being in 2006.

This cast of All-Stars includes past winners Nicole Franzel and Ian Terry; fan favorites Da’Vonne Rogers and Kaysar Ridha; the best to have never won, including Janelle Pierzina and Dani Briones; most memorable Houseguests, such as Bayleigh Dayton and Enzo Palumbo; and great gamers, including Cody Calafiore and Kevin Campbell; among others. These All-Stars have one thing in common – they all have something to prove.

The following 16 All-Stars will spend the summer competing for $500,000:

Bayleigh Dayton (27)

Season(s) Previously Played: 20

Bayleigh had a “showmance” with fellow Houseguest Swaggy C. They’re now married.

Hometown: Kansas City, Mo.

Current City: Los Angeles

Occupation: Model

Christmas Abbott (38)

Season(s) Previously Played: 19

Christmas broke her foot during the first week in the house. She had surgery and remained in the game, ultimately placing third.

Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.

Current City: Raleigh, N.C.

Occupation: Fitness entrepreneur

Cody Calafiore (pronounced CAL-AH-FEE-OR-EE) (29)

Season(s) Previously Played: 16

Runner-up

Hometown: Howell, N.J.

Current City: Howell, N.J.

Occupation: Soccer coach

Dani Briones (33; will turn 34 on August 20)

Season(s) Previously Played: 8 and 13

Dani was the runner-up in season 8, and married her fellow Houseguest from season 13, Dominic Briones.

Hometown: Orange County, Calif.

Current City: Orange County, Calif.

Occupation: Stay-at-home mom

David Alexander (30)

Season(s) Previously Played: 21

David played a good social game during his short time on the show, but didn’t have the whole BB experience because his game was cut short, due to a surprise opening night twist.

Hometown: Atlanta

Current City: Los Angeles

Occupation: Senior sales rep

Da’Vonne (Day-von) Rogers (32)

Season(s) Previously Played: 17 and 18

Da’Vonne was the first Houseguest to figure out the twin twist in season 17.

Hometown: Inglewood, Calif.

Current City: Inglewood, Calif.

Occupation: Acting coach

Enzo Palumbo (42)

Season(s) Previously Played: 12

Enzo was the founding member of “The Brigade,” one of the most famous and successful alliances in BB history that helped him get to the final 3.

Hometown: Bayonne, N.J.

Current City: Bayonne, N.J.

Occupation: Insurance adjuster

Ian Terry (29)

Season(s) Previously Played: 14

Winner

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.

Current City: Houston

Occupation: Management consultant

Janelle Pierzina (pronounced PEAR-ZINA) (40)

Season(s) Previously Played: 6, 7 and 14

Janelle finished third two seasons in a row and won the first America’s Favorite Houseguest in Season 6.

Hometown: Grand Rapids, Minn.

Current City: Minneapolis, Minn.

Occupation: Real estate agent

Kaysar Ridha (pronounced KAY-SUR RID-HA) (39; will turn 40 on August 10)

Season(s) Previously Played: 6 and 7

In season 6, Kaysar was the first Houseguest voted back into the game by the viewers. He was also a member of the first All-Star season of BIG BROTHER.

Hometown: Irvine, Calif.

Current City: Irvine, Calif.

Occupation: Biotech executive