# ‘Survivor’ star Rick Devens to compete on ‘Big Brother’ season 28 (exclusive)

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-07 19:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 7.78

## Executive Summary
Reality TV veteran Rick Devens joins a diverse new cast for 'Big Brother' season 28 as contestants compete for a $750,000 prize.

## Intelligence Brief
The cast for 'Big Brother' season 28 has been revealed, featuring a mix of professionals and reality stars. Among the new housemates are 'Survivor' alumna Rick Devens, 'Drag Race' star Jason De Puy, and MMA fighter Kamuela ‘Kamu’ Kirk.


Coverage from People.com, Variety, Yahoo, and Entertainment Weekly highlights the variety of the contestants, who include a rocket scientist and a pickleball coach. Entertainment Weekly reported the news of Rick Devens' participation as an exclusive.


The housemates are now set to compete for a prize pot of $750,000.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is Rick Devens?
He is a 'Survivor' star competing on 'Big Brother' season 28.

### What is the prize for 'Big Brother' season 28?
The prize pot is $750,000.

### Which other notable figures are in the cast?
The cast includes 'Drag Race' star Jason De Puy and MMA fighter Kamuela ‘Kamu’ Kirk.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Season, Brother, Cast Revealed, Rick Devens, Cast Revealed Meet the Rocket Scientist Pickleball Coach and Drag Queen Competing, Star Jason De Puy MMA Fighter Kamuela, Kirk and More, Housemates Competing

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | What time is the 'Big Brother' season premiere? Where to watch, more | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOVFVuQ2VmaVNCM2hPd2NyNkIxeGg4anV5bnBSQ2c3YWQxUkxQU212V2JYRTVVeDdGRFFRVDVjWDA0UHBlb2Y1OWVNWllnQS1idW5VSm1KQWFkUDROM3JEQ3dPdjVwLWJTVkpKS2t0NjFncG11TFhSTjVvMldlbEEzamRWN1FVRmpOaGw3NTJFSTlPaWxnei1PamJfbw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | What time is the 'Big Brother' season premiere? Where to watch, more | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPYXh0dmRFMkc3bUhGZllna0xnbDVLdzNzcENaUUxPNS1Yb3JRTEpDay15R0hYTzF6V2V1cEpqTEF1bUl0T19qUW5QNmZzUVpJdkkxNWZSV2t3MGFCZEpEajhab3ByOFpFbG1kT1Y5YVJfekM2b2JVU3NOUVNpZUxldjgzaGRwN3d2VTlfbDhreXp4RkctendCaXZQWQ?oc=5) |
| Men's Journal | 'Big Brother' Alum Angela Murray Joins Season 28 Alongside Two 'Survivor' Players (Exclusive) | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQbGRnTFNyc2t2MVdXNFc4VW82anp1VGp2dXVWTUYza01XVEdKZ3dkUWdLZElyeXNzYmwtc19ySDRCV0xBX1E4NW1QOHIyc3g2Y2xORmJxOVdoX2ItTkdEdzBSNFRuc3JlaktKWDFrdzIwaUJ6REJrcXczVGlyUzlQQ0NUaV9CZE5NdVJ0dUs3QjhVRTlhZlVhSnRlSjF2Y3ItdlFQOUhEOA?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Cast Revealed: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alum, Rocket Scientist, MMA Fighter and More | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE1QbUNtdjRTQ0ExRnVjbkdRRHhYQ3d4c0E4a2l6Ny1CSkQ0OW50dTFhTUxvT0g1b2hOUlg2Ync0cjlWdlduSTVrM1RfbExicXhpVFYtWWp2Z3RWYnE5TFM3UUhJWVdSWmZvNFdLdnZQMjVzLXJibXc?oc=5) |
| TODAY.com | Meet the Cast of ‘Big Brother’ 2026: Who’s in Season 28? | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxPeEdyVEJ3d0NFc1k5WFV5c1Z4VGw1RC1KWjh2X2lWU2tZMlBhVXJobncxbHhyX0Jsc0psakM1VEh1RnQ0SDU4RG1QeXNIb2ZKOUJNdUNPaTl6ZEotVVQyak9oRG1ndlo2VGhGZl9pS2tIdnVsSUZ6UmZSc0oydW9zbi1UWlA?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | ‘Big Brother’ Fans Rage Over Angela Murray Casting Rumor | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNb0FWOHBtQ0ZhU2xtMU9kdTVMaGYtTk5Jc3l0dTNxVzdZVnlIel9LNXd1WjIxQ3VVMVpSSlR1UnFJbXd6dk9NbE9BakRrM09zSFEta2dKMWUxLVVpNzB1eTk4TDhIbXVnMl9QMHRQQTVLZzc4QzJtSHBOdmw1WHhMdjZVLW9XU3FZek40bG9DWFdyN0k?oc=5) |
| Paramount Press Express | “BIG BROTHER” INTRODUCES A NEW CAST OF HOUSEGUESTS TO A GAME WHERE THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE COLLIDE | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogJBVV95cUxQSlRlSjNiR2dSZmxyQjJBWC1tUnJBaEM4NVEzaktVWDZQLVRYSDV0NnJGcVFYSW9UVVZhN1JMZ1k1RGpuUU56LVdiTjNETHNNQ3djUmVta3duZENpM2Rwd2k2WUl0b3h6S1VxeXBJb0JqRmVoMElPSHJkb0g2WFBtX1JzN2pUSDAtbzNvd3dMZlMyUktSbE1Rd0d4OFg5LVRydTZpeHB5RFlkZk13N0RZNEIxVWxua2NSbTJVeTkzN2FkZmlEX21ScDViTUlWYUowdmt6cUg1WWpJQWhZTXQxa0pwRkNtUDBwdDRjMnJWaU01SktlMzZrd3R6NjZ3MWlLeV9QOXo2VEI3aHlCSjFCdWlYUmFiMUdnd2NlVlNvaEtQUQ?oc=5) |
| People.com | ‘Big Brother’ 28 Cast Revealed: Meet the Rocket Scientist, Pickleball Coach and Drag Queen Competing for $750,000 | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiaEFVX3lxTE5xcU5mc0ZHempMdGliUVJtQWRrNmthTG1uXzVVTFdsRnJuRmJpc0ktcUF5ZTdrRERReXRQVER1OWJKa0lyanJ6VjRoMkxWZVJnd2MzMXA3UEpsVWhiejdSWXJrYWZZM1Nw?oc=5) |
| Variety | ‘Big Brother 28’ Cast Revealed: ‘Drag Race’ Star Jason De Puy, MMA Fighter Kamuela ‘Kamu’ Kirk and More | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE9WOUpzdzU1emFNcG04Ym8zaVJNdDJKbFFKM25XZlpKN1RMTklBMkZmMmIyTHM4ak53cFUyenAtWlZ0MlNvdlpDcWtab0g3em1TbTJjZ1ZqNTNpbC1VM2lWaHQzTVhMQ1ViOXhLRjQydnp4OC1WMWNR?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | It’s Time to Meet the ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Housemates Competing for the $750K Prize Pot | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxNUU9wS0ZTdGJ2QTljUmxhU3Z2bV9MVWhqeHB3YnAxTTk0bmZWMmp2U1VpdW9raFgxQzlTWEZVcnVCWVdBYWhYQ0NyZGJHYy1UcEdCQkNzRTVoLVppa0hoc3d1QmNzVkRkNHZ5Z0EwWGdRRWJBakN1dXJvRUVMc1VCY0tDVkFYQXB4d1p6NEhJNEtpanAzN3c?oc=5) |
| Entertainment Weekly | ‘Survivor’ star Rick Devens to compete on ‘Big Brother’ season 28 (exclusive) | 2026-07-07 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQbXcyOUJKcWpRT0tOV1Zzd2Q3QjhYeEhYSl95ZXYweV9Ua3FxVnF5elFzc2VnOHpCYVVpOUN2NWVYSXhOdUpXWWd2QnFzT2RXQWNuRDM4VUl2c2JLcjd4d2RaXzdpbGRNal9tbFFhbXIwSjBvQ2JWa294VmlaYzNwVkFPN0FNVTBsVWtkbUF3?oc=5) |

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