Big Brother 9
Name: Adam
Age: 29
Occupation: Public relations manager
Hometown: Del Ray Beach, Fla.
Adam sees himself as an "in the moment" kind of guy when it comes to relationships and likes aggressive women who know themselves well. He talks a big game with women and considers himself to be quite the Casanova.
Name: Ryan
Age: 27
Occupation: College student
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Ryan is used to being the center of attention, the popular one in his group and loves it. He has a tendency to be loud, stubborn and opinionated and is sometimes a troublemaker.
Name: Sheila
Age: 45
Occupation: Single mom, former model
Hometown: From Reseda, Calif. via Memphis, Tenn.
Sheila lived the high life with Bob Guccione in his $35 million mansion for 10 years. In 1984, she was Penthouse Pet of the Year. She is now writing a book about her life.
Evicted: Feb. 13, 2008 (Returned in episode 4 to replace Neil)
Name: Sharon
Age: 23
Occupation: Realtor
Hometown: Olathe, Kan.
Sharon, who is currently single, has been in a 12-year on/off relationship with a guy who followed her home in the 8th grade. She describes herself as loud, dramatic and over the top.
Name: Natalie
Age: 28
Occupation: Bikini barista
Hometown: Salem, Ore.
Natalie is religious and takes her Bible everywhere. She's still very proud of her figure and loves to enter bikini contests. She previously won the title of Miss Hawaiian Tropic Oregon. She claims that she can make any coffee drink imaginable, and in a bikini at that.
Second eviction: April 9, 2008
Voted Back In: March 12, 2008
Evicted: March 12, 2008
Name: James
Age: 21
Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.
Occupation: James is currently biking around the world
Describes himself as insane and crazy and has a few very different personalities, depending on his mood.
Name: Joshuah
Age: 25
Occupation: Advertising media buyer
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Joshuah says he was a gay man who played straight growing up, playing football and having long term relationships with women. Things changed when he slept with his sister's cheerleading coach -- ruining her cheering career -- and claims that his family has never forgiven him.
Name: Chelsia
Age: 21
Occupation: College student
Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Chelsia is a hot party girl who says it like it is. She describes herself as wild, sincere, competitive and determined with a big attitude. She says she has had everything pierced.
Name: Matt
Age: 23
Occupation: Roofing foreman
Hometown: Charleston, Mass.
Matt says he has something to prove after losing on couples' "Fear Factor" three years ago, and claims he will be successful on "Big Brother" because he is the "biggest liar/sweet talker you will ever meet. America will love me."
Name: Allison
Age: 28
Occupation: Pharmaceutical sales representative
Hometown: Boston, Mass.
She describes herself as confident, agile and sexy. She is a world traveler who committed over 1,000 hours to Mother Teresa's orphanages in India, Vietnam, China and Japan.
Name: Amanda
Age: 23
Occupation: Paralegal
Hometown: Fridley, Minn.
Amanda loves to cook, Italian cuisine being her specialty. She's a hopeless romantic and wonders where all the good men are in the world. She sends her friends a daily motivational quote by text message.
Name: Alex
Age: 24
Occupation: DJ company owner
Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y.
Alex's father came into his life in high school and he tragically lost him on 9/11 in World Trade Center 2. Alex has dedicated his life to making his dad proud.
Name: Jen
Age: 26
Occupation: Bartender
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Jen is a fun/crazy party girl who has bounced from one relationship to the next. She is outspoken, real, loves attention and loves boys, although she is very loyal to her current boyfriend.
Name: Parker
Age: 26
Occupation: Paparazzo
Hometown: Northridge, Calif.
Parker, who was raised by his single mom, wears his heart on his sleeve and will always say what he feels. He describes himself as inappropriate, unpredictable and authentic.
Name: Neil
Age: 29
Occupation: Realtor
Hometown: Los Angeles
Neil came to Los Angeles from Texas to pursue a modeling and acting career but gave it up when he encountered so many people there that he considers phony. He is gay, currently single and describes himself as loyal, outgoing and energetic.
Name: Jacob
Age: 23
Occupation: Electrician
Hometown: Dallas, Ga.
Jacob describes himself as funny, energetic and caring, and the accomplishment he is most proud of is graduating from Marine Corps boot camp.
