List of Big Brother 1 (American season) houseguests

The first season of the American reality television series Big Brother featured a total of ten HouseGuests. The series saw the HouseGuests voting for two of their own to face banishment each week, and the two or more HouseGuests who received the most votes would be marked for banishment. The public then voted to evict one of the HouseGuests, and the HouseGuest with the most votes is evicted from the house. When only three HouseGuests remained, the public voted for which of them should win the series.
Brittany
Brittany Petros, 25, was a drug company employee from Robbinsdale, Minnesota. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Chemistry degree. Brittany was openly a virgin, and frequently attended church. Before entering the house, she said she felt her biggest challenge would be not to be bossy. Brittany became known for her various body piercings and for frequently dyeing her hair. During her time in the house, she had a flirtatious relationship with HouseGuest Josh. Josh also had a flirtatious relationship with HouseGuest Jordan, causing a rift between the two women. Brittany also clashed with HouseGuest William, most notably during an argument about chores. despite previously been revealed to be a fan favorite. It was later reported that the family of HouseGuest George Boswell had campaigned for Brittany's eviction, causing much controversy among viewers. Since appearing on the show, Brittany has appeared as an actress in minor television roles, and later began working in production and casting for television and film. Before entering the house, Cassandra got dreadlocks to "get back in touch with who she is." She is one of two African American HouseGuests to participate in the series, and had previously visited Africa for charitable causes. While in the house, Cassandra had close friendships with most of the HouseGuests. She was seen as a parental figure to the group, often giving advice or encouraging the other HouseGuests. She was noted as mature and articulate by viewers. Cassandra was nominated three consecutive times in the game, receiving a total of eight nominations from her fellow HouseGuests. She was ultimately evicted on Day 71, making her the fifth HouseGuest evicted. On Day 81 she was selected by the remaining HouseGuests to return to the house as a guest. Waldon died on September 25, 2019 at the age of 56, from injuries of a motor vehicle accident.
Curtis
Curtis Kin, 28, is a lawyer from New York City. Curtis graduated from Stanford University, and felt his degree would help him be selected for the series. Before entering the house, Curtis had modeled and appeared in a TV commercial. He is the only Asian American to compete in the series. While in the house, Curtis had a close friendship with HouseGuest Jordan. In a luxury challenge, Curtis won a trip to the 52nd Primetime Emmy Awards. On Day 88, it was revealed that Curtis had come in third place, with 14% of the public vote. Since appearing on the series, Curtis continued to work as a lawyer until he was appointed to the Los Angeles Superior Court. When Eddie was 11, he lost his left leg to cancer. He was active in sports, especially wheelchair basketball. Before entering the house, Eddie had a girlfriend named Monica. Eddie often clashed with HouseGuests such as Jordan and William, and frequently nominated Curtis for banishment. He was marked for banishment four times, and received a total of 17 nominations. Since appearing on the series, Eddie went on to appear in various film and television roles, and has done work in production. While in the house, George became known as "Chicken George" and "The Chicken Man" for taking care of the chickens in the house. George was frequently upset about things that occurred in the house, and at one point attempted to convince the HouseGuests to walk out in protest, which never happened. George was marked for banishment twice, receiving a total of nine nominations. George was ultimately banished on Day 78, coming in fifth place. George is thus far the only HouseGuest from the first season to appear in a future installment of the series, returning to compete in Big Brother: All-Stars (2006). He later made a guest appearance in Big Brother 10 (2008), marking his last appearance in the series.
Jamie
Jamie Marie Kern, 22, was a beauty queen, actress, and model from Seattle, Washington. Jamie graduated from Washington State University. Before entering the house, she had appeared on the television series Baywatch. Jamie was crowned Miss Washington USA in 1999, and was still the reigning title-holder while on the series. Due to her work in the entertainment business, Jamie was nicknamed "Hollywood" by the HouseGuests. After appearing on the series, Jamie went on to do work in the entertainment business, and started a very successful cosmetics line. She has also gotten married, and is now known as Jamie Kern Lima.
Jordan
Jean Jordan, 26, was an exotic dancer from Roanoke, Virginia. Before entering the house, she had a boyfriend named Ben, and was writing a book. Jordan had a romantic relationship with Josh, causing much drama between her and Brittany. Jordan was nominated two consecutive times, against first William and then Curtis. Surprising the HouseGuests, she was banished instead of Curtis on Day 29 when she received 78% of the public vote. During his stay in the house Josh had romantic relationships with both Brittany and Jordan, causing much drama between the two women. Josh was marked for banishment three times, receiving a total of ten nominations. After appearing on the series, Josh worked as a producer on various films, and later opened his own modeling company. After the show, he dated Erika Landin, who later appeared in two seasons of the show.
Karen
Karen Fowler, 43, was a mother from Columbus, Indiana. Karen was one of two HouseGuests this season to be married with children, and was the oldest HouseGuest. While in the house, Karen gained much media attention for her strained relationship with her husband, which she frequently discussed. She later asked her husband for a divorce while on the show. While in the house, Karen had a close friendship with Brittany. Karen was marked for banishment once, and received a total of seven nominations. Her appearance on the series was criticized in her hometown, and led to Karen divorcing her husband and moving in with Brittany. She has since reconciled with her husband. He later made a brief return to the house, when he secretly gave Eddie a massage. After his banishment, much controversy arose surrounding his involvement with the Black Panther party. William confirmed that he was involved with the group. After his appearance on the series, William ran unsuccessfully for Philadelphia City Council. He later served as campaign manager and chief of staff for Pennsylvania State Representative Kenyatta Johnson.

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