Big Brother Starts August 5th @ 8PM – TMZ Reveals Some Big Brother Contestants are Already in Quarantine and Getting Tested for COVID-19

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TMZ, The New York Post, and People Magazine all had breaking news on the Big Brother All-Stars Cast. Production sources revealed that a core list and an alternate list of potential houseguests must quarantine for two weeks and get tested for the coronavirus. They’ll need a negative test to get invited back into the house otherwise, they’ll be sent packing before entering the house.

In order to ensure that the house will have enough contestants, production has compiled both a core potential cast list, along with a list of alternative names, according to the New York Post. If a contestant from the core list tests positive for the viral illness, an alternative will step into the game.

TMZ reported that a number of potential contestants arrived Tuesday in Los Angeles. Among the familiar faces: season 19 winner Josh Martinez, season 8 runner-up Daniele Donato, season 18 alum Paulie Calafiore, season 18 winner Nicole Franzel, season 20 runner-up Tyler Crispen, three-time contestant Janelle Pierzina, season 14 winner Ian Terry, season 12 winner Hayden Moss and season 20 alum Bayleigh Dayton. Also rumored to be returning is Christmas Abbott.
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Christmas Abbott
Was on season 19. She was a fitness superstar and a member of a NASCAR pit crew. She was from Raleigh, North Carolina. She was best known for breaking her foot in Week 1. Christmas is the first HouseGuest to cast an eviction vote from the outside world, she had to vote via a phone call while she was at the hospital. Despite her injury, she managed to win 2 HoHs. She along with Paul and Josh Martinez made a Final 3 deal, and they managed to make it all the way to the Final 3. She placed 3rd and became the 9th and final member of the jury after Josh cast the sole vote to evict her.

Daniele Donato-Briones
Was on both Big Brother 8 (Runner-up) and Big Brother 13. She is most famous for being Evel Dick’s daughter and marrying Dominic Briones. When Daniele and Dick returned for Big Brother 13. After Dick left the game, Daniele was given a Golden Key, allowing her to stay until the final ten. Entering the house as a part of the Veterans Alliance, she teamed up with newbies Porsche Briggs and Kalia Booker. She was evicted during the first half of the first Double Eviction by a vote of 3 to 2 placing 8th and becoming the second member of the jury. She is now 33.

Da’Vonne Rogers
Da’Vonne Dianne Rogers was a contestant from Big Brother 17 and 18. In BB17, she was best known for her loud personality and devoted loyalty to Jason, not being afraid to confront fellow houseguests. However, her various fights and blow-ups made her a target. She was brought back for BB18, viewed as a fan favorite, forming many alliances and leading the charge to get rid of big targets, but ultimately was deemed one herself.

Hayden Moss

Hayden was from Mesa, Arizona. He was the winner of the reality TV show Big Brother 12. Hayden won Big Brother 12 by a jury vote of 4-3, awarding him the $500,000 prize. He subsequently competed on Survivor: Blood vs. Water with his then-girlfriend, Survivor: One World contestant Kat Edorsson; Moss finished the show in 7th place.

Ian Terry
Ian was a member of Team Boogie in the Coaches twist. After the reset, Ian joined with Dan, Danielle, Britney, and Shane to form The Quack Pack alliance. In week 6, he orchestrated his former coach, Mike’s eviction. He was a competition threat, winning 4 HOHs and 2 PoVs, thus making him the third male HouseGuest in the history of the show to win six competitions. After the alliance splintered in the final stages of the game, Ian won the game over Dan by a 6 to 1 vote, only losing Danielle’s vote. He is also remembered for his friendships with Britney and Dan, his showmance with Ashley, and for strategically taking continuous have-nots and punishments without complaint.

Janelle Marie Pierzina

Janelle is BB star for sure. She is known for her appearances on the sixth, seventh, and fourteenth seasons of Big Brother and the thirty-first season of The Amazing Race. In Big Brother All-Stars, Janelle was known for setting the record for most individual competitions won in a single season, with 9 competition wins (4 HoH’s & 5 PoV’s) and for her showmance with Will Kirby. Once again she came in 3rd place and became the seventh and final member of the jury after Mike “Boogie” Malin cast the sole vote to evict her. She ended up winning America’s Favorite Houseguest award. She married Jess DeSanto on June 12, 2010, they have three children together. She is now 40 years old.

Joshua “Josh” Martinez

Josh is known for being the winner of Big Brother 19. He was best known for his friendship with Christmas Abbott, banging pots and pans through the house while singing circus music, calling people “meatballs”, his loud Diary Room confessionals, and having heated arguments with several houseguests. At the first HoH competition, he took the golden apple which granted him immunity for the week because he believed he was a target. He then proceeded to lash out at Megan Lowder and call her a snake. When he won the final HoH, he made a risky decision to take Paul to the final 2, believing that the jury disliked Paul more than either himself or Christmas. His risky decision paid off as he was awarded the win in a 5-4 vote.

Kaycee Noelle Clark

Is best known for being the winner of Big Brother 20. She dominated competitions during the latter half of the season and allegiance to the dominant Level Six alliance, Kaycee was close to Level Six members Tyler Crispen and Angela Rummans with the three having a final three deal, and her having a final two deal with the former. Despite appearing to be a non-threat during the first half of the season, she turned it up during the latter half, winning 2 HoH’s and 5 of the last 6 PoV’s, tying Janelle Pierzina, Daniele Donato, and Paul Abrahamian for winning the most PoV’s in a single season. When she won the final HoH, she brought Tyler to the final 2. Her athletic prowess won her the game in a close 5-4 vote.

Nicole Mary Frances Anthony

Nicole was known for her kindness, quirkiness, and her relationships with Kemi Fakunle, Ovi Kabir, and Cliff Hogg III. Although she remained under the radar for most of the game, Nicole was a savvy social player, managing to flip the vote, and survive eviction by a 6-4 vote in week 3 after being publicly ostracized by the controlling alliance, After saving Cliff with the Power of Veto at the final five, Nicole and Cliff chose to evict Tommy Bracco over Holly, after Jackson was able to falsely convince Cliff and Nicole that Tommy was targeting them. Despite winning HoH at the final 4, Jackson evicted Cliff after winning the Power of Veto. Nicole was unable to win Part 1 or Part 2 of the final Head of Household competition. She was evicted by Jackson, finishing in 3rd place, leaving her the 9th and final member of the jury. Nicole’s personality, kindness, and growth throughout the game made her a beloved fan favorite which resulted in her winning America’s Favorite Houseguest.

Nicole Ann Franzel

Nicole, who first appeared on Big Brother 16 returned in Big Brother 18 and won! In BB16, Nicole became best known for her showmance with Hayden Voss, and being a competiton threat: winning 3 HoHs and 2 BotBs. She finished in 7th place and was the 5th member of the jury. In BB18, she became best known for her under the radar gameplay, showmance with Corey Brooks, and avoiding nomination until Day 91. She convinced Paul Abrahamian to take her to the final 2 over James. Her behind the scenes gameplay, subtle persuasion, and the jury’s distaste towards Paul’s behavior won her the game in a close 5-4 vote. She became the first female to defeat a male in the final 2.

Paul Calafiore
“Paulie” was a HouseGuest on Big Brother 18 and is brother of Big Brother 16 runner-up Cody Calafiore. Coming into Big Brother 18 as the sibling of a former contestant, Paulie quickly aligned with the returning players. From the start, he was able to control the house, manipulate situations and eliminate many threats to his game. However, after a blowup with a few of the women in the house in week 7, he, along with his allies Corey, Nicole and Zakiyah became targets for a new power alliance. He placed 8th and was the fourth member of the jury.

Tyler Ross Crispen
Tyler is the runner-up of Big Brother 20. Tyler became the ringleader of the Level Six alliance early on and was able to use his strategic mind and social charm to earn everyone’s trust and control several evictions. He was close with Level Six members Angela Rummans and Kaycee Clark and formed a relationship with the former later in the season. Despite being nominated in week 6, he was removed from the block by Angela. He managed to form final 2 deals with everyone in Level Six. He won 3 HoH’s and 3 PoV’s, making him the eighth male contestant to win six competitions. When Kaycee won the final HoH, she brought Tyler to the final 2. Despite his strong strategic game, Kaycee’s dominance in the competitions won her the game by a 5-4 vote, leaving Tyler as the runner up. Despite not winning the game, he won America’s Favorite Houseguest over Level Six member Brett Robinson and rival FOUTTE alliance member Haleigh Broucher on finale night.