Big Brother 2015 is Almost Here! Get to Know the Cast Before the Premiere

Season 17 of the CBS reality show premieres tonight at 8 p.m.

By Lauren Piester Jun 24, 2015 11:57 PMTags
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This week marked the official beginning of summer, which means it's time for one of TV's biggest summer staples: Big Brother

Yet again, 14 people are about to be locked up in a house together for many weeks of mind games, physical challenges, and social manipulation, and we are psyched about it. 

The first eight contestants will move into the house during tonight's premiere, which is just a few minutes away, and we've got your first look at the full roster of houseguests in all their swim-suited glory with our exclusive gallery

The houseguests range from a 23 year-old personal trainer to a 33 year-old interior designer, and include both a professional poker dealer and a professional poker player. 

This season also features the show's first transgender contestant with Audrey Middleton, a 25 year-old media consultant from Georgia. 

Check out the full list of contestants below! 

Jace Agolli, a 23 year-old personal trainer currently residing in Venice Beach, Calif.
Becky Burgess, a 26 year-old retail manager from Denver, Co.
Clay Honeycutt, a 23 year-old graduate student at Texas A&M
James Huling, a 31 year-old retail associate currently living in Wichita Falls, Texas
Meg Maley, a 25 year-old server currently living in New York City
Austin Matelson, a 30 year-old professional wrestler from Woodland Hills, Calif.
John McGuire, a 27-year-old dentist living in Jefferson Township, Pa.
Audrey Middleton, a 25 year-old media consultant from Villa Rica, GA.
Steven Moses, a 22 year-old college student from Gouverneur, New York
Liz Nolan, a 23 year-old marketing coordinator from Miami
Shelli Poole, a 33 year-old interior designer in Atlanta
Da'Vonne Rogers, a 27 year-old poker dealer in Los Angeles
Vanessa Rousson, a 32 year-old professional poker player from Las Vegas
Jason Roy, a 25 year-old supermarket cashier living in Swansea, Mass.

Which contestants do you think will make it to the top 3? Who do you think will be the season's dark horse? Head to the comments to discuss throughout the episode!