# ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Cast Revealed: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alum, Rocket Scientist, MMA Fighter and More

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-08 01:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 9.92

## Executive Summary
Reality television casting dominates headlines as 'Big Brother' prepares for its 28th season alongside a new installment of 'Summer House'.

## Intelligence Brief
Season 28 of 'Big Brother' has revealed its cast, featuring a diverse group including an MMA fighter, a rocket scientist, and a 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' alum. The roster also includes recurring reality stars, specifically participants from 'Survivor'. Simultaneously, 'Summer House' has announced the cast for its 11th season.


Coverage from The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today, Yahoo, and regional outlets like the Detroit Free Press and Hawaii News Now highlights the inclusion of contestants with specific geographic ties and previous reality show experience. Reports confirm Rick Devens is among those scheduled to compete for a $750,000 prize. Attention now shifts to the premiere dates for both programs.


While specific episode schedules have been requested by viewers, coverage does not yet specify the exact timeline for the entire season rollout or potential mid-season twists.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is competing on Big Brother season 28?
The cast features a rocket scientist, an MMA fighter, a 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' alum, and several returning contestants from the 'Survivor' franchise, including Rick Devens.

### What is the prize for the Big Brother winner?
The stated prize for the competition is $750,000.

### Has the Summer House cast been released?
Yes, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the cast for season 11 of 'Summer House' on July 13, 2026.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Season, Big Brother, Hawaii, Cast Revealed, Alum Rocket Scientist MMA Fighter and More, Survivor and Big Brother, Contestants, Fan Favorite Rick Devens Will Compete, Suvivor

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollywood Reporter | ‘Summer House’ Season 11 Cast Revealed | 2026-07-13 21:37 | [Source Link](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/summer-house-season-11-cast-revealed-1236646977/) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Cast Revealed: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Alum, Rocket Scientist, MMA Fighter and More | 2026-07-11 02:06 | [Source Link](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/big-brother-season-28-cast/) |
| USA Today | 'Big Brother' 28 is here. But first, here's how to watch | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOVUZheXN2Z3lGSzcwUjFNdGN6Z0c3bFJMcVRWemdHVWUyRkcxTDJ6RnZxVzlIUzBxQjFFZEN1dkF3OHNyakJVUWVPYjVGRHRTNm1JWG5GYW1IdHhFYmJmdUh0VkZaOTEwZks1ZkpyNzY0SW5sWmNGUmJZZEZqVThLd0xCSWV6aTJkS1c1TzZuV3VQUHozVks2SFlFcVlRUjU4TVNEdDhRa3g0RmlIYVR1RXpHNnYwUE1TMnc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Who else is on 'Big Brother'? 2 'Suvivor' stars reportedly playing | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNZFlZRG9ocGwwYW94TlJ6NllTMG9kTTdSOGl4NXNacXFjZGhrQkwtSVhhbkp1T2ptSWhacUEzOHA0RXU4RnktRHVRZENuR21SQWNnQ2ZhVnEySGlPbllzU2JvRnB6aFUtUE5JXzB3dUdvNjJaeW12bTB0NnlEZXpSaWs2cGFPTkk1V09WN0FTN2JxQmc?oc=5) |
| KOMO | The 'Survivor' and 'Big Brother' alums that are expected to join 'Big Brother' 28 cast! | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingJBVV95cUxNRFNqOXRFMFRlVUxaOXRlSUFhV0NZVllaMzZSVTlfendCZWo2bGUzUUJ1R1VLVlJVLVpVeWdpZTI0ZWFjNjdpb3VMd3lkaTQ1TXA0Y0ZVWUZPWGlvQ3pTZ3NGdlVsNGd0WHctYlVLVF9WLVptMGhIdFByNU9fMFlwVi1aYXUyU0dMX3JwRVNkYUZPa0RYcGpfWW52YzhDa0wzbHVsREF4d2V1VnJDZzZXM25NSWJwdl9sQktSS2dreWRPTWtjRExaNHRVVHhmS1hIX0FXQ2lMMDQtLWdsRDlvVjYzZnladUxJSGxMVFVTMC1RbGJpY3c4TEt2MDBSclZRUXpyMl8yTkpvdGtGdTdtZzNvM3N5aExUQ1FmMHNn?oc=5) |
| Hawaii News Now | Contestants with Hawaii ties compete on new season of ‘Big Brother’ | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxQOHVPanN5UGN3dGFyNDBObENCbTBuOFZub1J0TGNScEhBQmgzTUk4c2Fkc2RSSl8wbU9jLTlKSTVOQTN4R0FzclBVVEVWM19pc3plM2V3Z2JuYmRUbXhsVUJBQUN2c3phVkF6c3JPMHhyZ3RGWktuU2xnNmI0elBiaV9HaFY3TzBaRGlmWlBsbmRkY293MldvVklBT3U4Z1ZybnFF?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | ‘Survivor 50’ Fan Favorite Rick Devens Will Compete on ‘Big Brother 28’ for $750K Prize | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxPeUJNT3FHSlM4LVpkNDJVd3ZqaXVvYklGWXpmSUV5c1phUUZRcUdMaVBON0toQlRkN1loVGtlWXlJU1VLc1VPQmtMOEVkalkybW90Y0I5VUZYOHpwbmJ0LTQ4WHVnVzFDMjkxX3c4aGJUVC1DR0JpaTVOeUw4LTVfSk9DOGRqRi1EWFowZnpMbDk3czRKdFhV?oc=5) |
| 13WMAZ | Macon's Rick Devens, multi-time Survivor alum, to appear on next season of Big Brother, EW reports | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-AFBVV95cUxOR2RIWXRFeU9id2ZWd3J3YkNCYzBGUVJJRnpXbklsNG1RZ3d2bkNaaHFETlJYTmJwRUNIRE8tRzQwc1BfWnFyQjVLM0FBb0F2dm05elltUUtFNVd3MER4SGJhYnc4OTNWQk1hVmFidnYzRk9pd2MwLXR5cHVWMHBEcC1CNWxYU2RWRFBNYUc4Y3BtWi05Vjd5SWJYTlJ4S3RyUVFRdy1VMWZtN1BfVDVnRjBZTXBWYnRGZWU1X3VRUUNIOGdBMXBCODkzSjhDWlJqX1Z6MFZUMmx0TEtsWWZkMmVfM2Y1NkhtZmh5Um1ZMjBHQnpEWDBsYw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Which Survivor 50 players will appear on Big Brother 28? | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNX3F0Szg1YnZtV2pCS0tzOWdHaGNDa3JtNHJUS1luTmQ2eTN6WndCQTNkMllsdU9QZXdJUGNFekdRSkFfSWNNSU5fZ1plV1dWQmR4elphRUcwSnItZzFRN09xVnVrd0owbTV6ckIyNVQ5bjNfbkdxUUdPX001UkdCZExSZndsd29sZnE0UDI0UTlsVDcyOFNsYw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | When is Big Brother 2026? Is there a Big Brother episode tonight? | 2026-07-07 21:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPMmU4STZsbHg0bUg1Rjhfc0phZWc0Mm54YjNKN2FEVDBJZ3JKSTU5SzdIVE94UmlPa00wbFJlYUtWeVMtdDhEY25kaU5tclZ4aGlTajZWNlBzbE1IYkpPM2FpSjlSUDhWU0prTVU3TVBvNlJKOWQ1UlNTME9ycmJDN3I0UXFDZjNYdFV2UXpVNTBteUFsN0E?oc=5) |
| Detroit Free Press | 'Big Brother' season 28 to premiere this week. One guest from Michigan | 2026-07-07 16:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNRF80NzRubjBEOUVNemthZ29qYWZaUTBNSW1pUzIyZUlUczUxRmJFS2dfbHN0LW9qazFTMFlwYXZteDNneE1LbzlOX19iZUVxZ0pZTDE5US1Pa21nODJQWXZxS1ZOaTRVZ1pYSURaMkRVb3U0YV9BQktkTmMtMzVUT3pqbjRySG5JYjJJMUZBbk5nTUYwVl9XQ2hoQS0tY2lHbFlmWGtrb0ljSlpkbzJKVVA5N2RFMGQ1bjY0RTFuYw?oc=5) |

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