Big Brother 8 Cast Revealed: The Summer Addiction Continues

It’s nearly time to become obsessed again. On Thursday CBS announced the 14 ‘Big Brother 8’ contestants, along with this years “twist.” Interestingly enough the reality show cast this time around heavily favors the young and beautiful. The oldest member this season is 44-year-old Dick. The twist each year is supposed to drive the drama – and often it does – but CBS puts more importance on it than what’s delivered. This year the cast will be sharing the house with rivals and enemies. Sounds great…no really, because it’s not like each season these people befriend and backstab one another. Maybe CBS has it right for the twist this time; let’s get to the juicy stuff in week one.

For more enticement of the bloodthirsty “Busto” exclaiming fanbase CBS is introducing “America’s Player” in the new season. Way better than the “America’s Choice” gameplay changing voting system of past seasons, we’ll now be able to control one of the players. At the end of each episode America, in all its bloodlust, gets to vote on what they want America’s Player to do. It could be something personal, or it could be a voting decision. Doing what your puppet masters – err, I mean fans – want nets the player financial rewards. Who knows if this will all work as envisioned, but the producers of ‘Big Brother’ sure do want to feed the audience’s desire. The quicker we can get to the new hurricane being released in the house the better the season.

Below are the 14 contestants. Take a look and begin picking your favorites. ‘Big Brother 8’ begins on CBS July 5th at 8:00 pm. For a breakdown of their rivalries visit your #2 source – behind the always modest TV Blend – for ‘Big Brother 8’ news, JokersUpdate.com.

Name: Amber

Age: 27

Occupation: Cocktail Waitress

Hometown: Las Vegas

Name: Carol

Age: 21

Occupation: Student

Hometown: Lawrence, Kan.

Name: Daniele

Age: 20

Occupation: Waitress

Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif.

Name: Dick

Age: 44

Occupation: Bar Manager

Hometown: Los Angeles

Name: Dustin

Age: 22

Occupation: Shoe Salesman

Hometown: Chicago

Name: Eric

Age: 27

Occupation: Talent Management Assistant

Hometown: New York

Name: Jameka

Age: 28

Occupation: School Counselor

Hometown: Waldorf, Md.

Name: Jen

Age: 23

Occupation: Nanny

Hometown: Beverly Hills

Name: Jessica

Age: 21

Occupation: College student

Hometown: Haysville, Kan.

Name: Joe

Age: Chicago

Occupation: Receptionist

Hometown: Chicago

Name: Kail

Age: 37

Occupation: Business Owner

Hometown: McKenzie Bridge, Ore.

Name: Mike

Age: 26

Occupation: Painting Contractor

Hometown: Three Lakes, Wis.

Name: Nick

Age: 25

Occupation: Former Pro Football Player

Hometown: Kimball, Minn.

Name: Zach

Age: 30

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Hometown: Burbank, Calif.

Steve West

Staff Writer at CinemaBlend.