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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Meet The Big Brother 11 Hamsters!
Woohoo! Finally, we get to find out who the hamsters are that we'll be talking trash about, fawning over, and perhaps even cheering on. So let's get on with it!

Braden Bacha - Born and raised in Dana Point, CA (Santa Monica, CA)
DOB - September 13, 1980
Tidbits - Surfer who is afraid of drowning, is a bachelor as well as an actor/model, calls himself a fashion icon
CBS bio link - Braden
Braden Bacha's Facebook
Official Braden Bacha fansite
Most Beautiful Man bio
IMDB profile
The Pictures Warehouse photo set
Braden's Bikini.com video
A stellar acting job
Surf instruction video

Casey 'DJ Mingle Mixxx' Turner - No city listed in his bio (St. Petersburg, FL)
DOB - February 16, 1968
Tidbits - Married, a fifth-grade teacher, DJs at night, two sons (19 years old and 9 months old), nervous about BB cameras
CBS bio link - Casey
Newspaper article about his class

Chima Simone - Has lived all over the country (West Hollywood, CA)
DOB - July 28, 1976
Tidbits - Military brat, freelance journalist who is single, looking for love, plan in the game is to make and break alliances
CBS bio link - Chima
Chima Simone's Facebook
360 Mag profile of Chima
Chima's Google profile
Chima interviewing celebs on red carpet at 2008 BET Awards

Jeff Schroeder - No city listed in his bio (Norridge, IL)
DOB - June 5, 1978
Tidbits - Single, an advertising salesman, looking for love, outdoorsy guy who loves football, wants us to notice his big heart
CBS bio link - Jeff

Jordan Lloyd - No city listed in bio (but says she's a small town girl) (Matthews, NC)
DOB - November 21, 1986
Tidbits - No relationship status listed, waitress, says she's game for anything, will flirt on BB but won't have sex, party girl
CBS bio link - Jordan

Kevin Campbell - No city listed in bio (Chula Vista, CA)
DOB - September 18, 1979
Tidbits - Graphic designer, grew up Jehovah's Witness and excommunicated at 21, African American & Japanese heritage, can get bitchy
CBS bio link - Kevin

Laura Crosby - No city listed in bio (Atlanta, GA)
DOB - December 21, 1987
Tidbits - Bikini model, enjoys working out, says she'll show off her 'tramp stamp' in the house, will be hard to abstain from sex while in house
CBS bio link - Laura
Tropic Beauty model profile
Campus Squeeze
Hot Models 4 Hire

Lydia Tavera - No city listed in bio (Torrance, CA)
DOB - March 8, 1985
Tidbits - Single, currently a makeup artist but used to be a nanny to a famous family, close to her family, doesn't like watching sports
CBS bio link - Lydia
She's quite the Harry Potter fan!

Michele Noonan - Born and raised in Iselin, NJ (Pasadena, CA)
DOB - June 16, 1982
Tidbits - Married, has earned a PH.D. in Neuroscience, nerd and former band geek, loves the news, wants to win challenges
CBS bio link - Michele
Michele Noonan's Facebook

Natalie Martinez - Born in Chino, CA (Gilbert, AZ)
DOB - March 3, 1985
Tidbits - World champion bronze medalist in Tae Kwon Do, "feisty Latina", loves poker and her father, video store manager
CBS bio link - Natalie

Ronnie Talbott - No city listed in bio (Belpre, OH)
DOB - January 15, 1979
Tidbits - Married, teacher, obsessed with video games (World of Warcraft), loves Star Wars collectibles, huge Big Brother fan
CBS bio link - Ronnie
Solitary 3.0 audition video

Russell Kairouz - Previously lived in Southern California and Lebanon (Walnut Creek, CA)
DOB - September 1, 1984
Tidbits - Known as 'Russell the Love Muscle', commercial real estate broker and mixed martial arts fighter, brash and always looking for a fight, once temporarily paralyzed from a motorcycle accident
CBS bio link - Russell
Russell Kairouz's Facebook
And finally, there will be a mystery 13th houseguest. What in the world? Please don't let it be what's been rumored around lately (Big Sheila from Season 9). Ack!
So what do you think about the new hamsters? And what are your thoughts on the mystery houseguest? Let me know in the comments below!
Update - New Big Brother commercials!
Posted by HamsterDame at July 1, 2009 10:55 AM
Comments
OMG! 20-somethings..again! Well one 40 year old token thrown in I suppose to appease the "somewhat" older generation such as myself. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely am not ready for another Jerry, but the majority of these kids look like and sound like more of the same "15 minutes of fame camera whores of old" who will be ready to hop into bed with each other within the first two weeks...wait a minute...pass the popcorn and save my seat!! Woo Hoo!
Posted by: Jan at July 1, 2009 12:14 PM
soooo excited!! Glad to see theres not the same "types" of people as the past,a little more diversity. I really hope Sheila is not in it this season that would stink!!
Posted by: Melinda at July 1, 2009 12:26 PM
Russell The Love Muscle??
Are you frickin serious?
Total egomaniac, he will probably hook up with Laura the slut bikini model.
Laura Bikini Model, is she BB's version of Idol's Bikini Girl?
Though her "I'm so hot and I will use it to my advantage and strut around in a bikini all day" strategy will be annoying, it will be kinda funny to see if her antics will work on the nerdy guys?
Ala Beauty and the Geek.
Natalie could be this Season's Libra.
Jordin could be this Season's Keesha.
Anyone who describes herself as a Party Girl is not the brightest, Even if you ARE a party girl, its not something you say about yourself to the world, to make you look good.
Wasnt BB supposed to be diverisfying their cast a little more?
Where are the Jerry's, Renny's, Chicken George and Evil Dicks?
This cast is all young and alot are the same.
With the exception of the nerds/outcasts thrown in there.
Posted by: Tamara at July 1, 2009 01:13 PM
I heard that about Sheila also. But why? I dont remember her making for very good t.v. but I could be wrong. But I do think it will be a former hg.
Posted by: Shawn at July 1, 2009 01:22 PM
Have to say i'm totally confused. What are the extra photo frames for?
ITS DRIVING ME CRAZY...an the darn show hasn't even started. hehe
Posted by: Dinkie at July 1, 2009 02:02 PM
Been waiting for this day and just now, 6:30 pm, getting my first glimpse.
I tend to like them, and think they will make for a good summer. A few, (girls) look like the typical revolving door April's/Natalie's, but what's BB without the trash? Listen to me, so critical so soon! Get a life diff!
Gonna go out on a limb and say I like the looks of Michelle, Lydia & Jeff. Maybe Ronnie, he sounds interesting! I like the eye candy, (for me of course the men) Branden, Russell & Jeff, but don't see me getting behind them all in the game. Who knows?
Immediately didn't like Natalie, as when I saw her I gasped thinking she was the winner of BB6, can't even remember that wenches name! Part of the 'nerd herd', you guys know who I mean! I could be wrong, but she looked like her to me. Bad taste in my mouth with that! Relieved to see she is someone else, but that creepy feeling is still there, so don't like her! Jesus diff!!
As for the rumors of returning HG's, I've heard or seen them all! Would HATE to see it, but if they do have returns, I think it will be two not just one. They will let these fools think it is only going to be one, and have them compete in some sort of a playoff game to get in, but I think if any, it will be two. I have heard, BB9's Shelia, Alex & Matt. And BB10's Michelle, & Brian. Also BB8's Jessica. I wouldn't want to see ANY of them, but if I had to make a choice, it would be Jessica and Brian. No way, no how the others! Sure hope this is a BAD UNTRUE RUMOR!
Going to go do some more reading and listening. Thanks for all HD and can't wait for showtime!!
Prayers & thoughts Captain.
Posted by: diff at July 1, 2009 04:05 PM
WOO HOO!!!! Let the games begin!!! I'm soooo ready for the fun to begin but alittle worried about that empty frame!?! Could it be possible that EVIL DICK will show up. Please don't let it be Shelia or Jen...
I think I can figure out the cliques but I seem to find more jocks then outcasts. The ages are not a surprise after last season....
Working on cleaning out the DVR!!lol
Posted by: Shirly (ironsa) at July 1, 2009 04:18 PM
HD, what do you think about Julie's tour of the house and the 3rd bedroom no ones wants to be in? Looks like 4 hamsters will be sleeping on what looks to be really hard beds and no sheets and the cold showers if they loose the food comp? This is looking better all the time. I hate cold showers!!!! lol
Hurry July 9th!!!!!!!
Posted by: Shirly (ironsa) at July 1, 2009 05:08 PM
I just have one question for Russel the Muscle... what setting do you use on the electric trimmer when doing your brows dude?
If Natalie starts puppy-dogging Russel and the words "Si Pappi" come out of her mouth I think I will puke!
My money is on Ronnie to make it a long way, Geeks Rule, meat heads drool. ;)
other than Lydia, who looks like a female Dick, none of these people seem that interesting or unique to me.
We'll see what happens of course, but so far I ain't overly impressed with the new house guests... hey that rhymes!
Thanks HD for the info and pics! I hope these hamsters are not as "typical" as they appear.
Posted by: Gregor at July 1, 2009 05:27 PM
Hi, HD and all who come here. It's going to be an interesting season with the the cliques and the room you don't want to be in.lol. I allways look forward to seeing who comes out with guns blazing and who holds back. The format this year seems that BB wants aggressive play from the start and continue throughout. I have a hard time making judgement on who I like from a bio and a few clips, but will have my favorites usually within a week as I am an avid internet feed voyuer. Oh and read your every word, Hd along with all the comments. Let the fun begin.
From HD - Thanks! :)
Posted by: TeLauren at July 1, 2009 06:09 PM
Dear HD,
Of all the Hamsters I like Lydia and Michelle. Lydia becoz she is a harry potter nutter like me and Michelle because she seems to be a geek also like me! :D
btw, I was wondering who is Gay in this bunch?
Any Thoughts on this will be most welcome. :)
Posted by: d00by at July 1, 2009 06:52 PM
I'm so glad that you'll be posting again Hamster D. I don't have cable anymore so your blog and this show are the only junk TV I'm looking forward to this summer. :) Thanks for all the tasty tidbits.
Posted by: TLmarch at July 1, 2009 06:56 PM
d00by -
Kevin (looks "fabulous" is bitchy and lived-in-the-closet according to BIO) is gay.
Lydia - in video outtake, admits to being bisexual.
Posted by: Coleen with one "L" at July 1, 2009 10:02 PM
I'm very disappointed in the cast not being diversified enough in age. Not sure why they MUST have mostly 20 somethings in there every season. It makes for more fun mixing it up a bit.
It's obvious that Kevin is the gay guy just by looking at this pic.
It'd be nice to see a chunky person or two in there, along with some average looking people. All of these hamsters look like models - again.
So, is Jen the additional person? I hope not. She didn't make good TV the first time around.
Hope it's a good season with lots of new excitement.
Posted by: djk at July 3, 2009 05:58 PM
The surprise house guest is Brian Hart from last season...
From HD - We shall see. His name is certainly one of the three that have been floating around out there. The others being Sheila and Jessica. I'd really rather not have any former houseguest come back, but if only one of them must then I'd prefer it to be Brian.
Posted by: InDaKnow at July 4, 2009 02:47 AM
Jordan's pretty chunky...glad she is working on the elliptical now - lol
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