The Houseguests

*Bios used from CBS's site, as I do not want to write reviews until I see them in action, & also because I spent hours writing these reviews & then my computer crashed*

Meet Amber Borzotra:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Sh*t could be worse..."

Amber is 26, from Knoxville, TN

-Single-

Amber Borzotra loves to play pranks on people. Being raised by a single mother in low income housing has taught her what it’s like to struggle, and she will stop at nothing to win the money so she can help her mother.

Meet Brittany Martinez:

 "Finish this sentence: My life motto is... To live, to love and to repeat it daily"

Brittany is 29 from Torrance, CA.

-Single-

Brittany Martinez is a mother of three who once faked labor to get out of a speeding ticket. She recently started dating again after 8 years of marriage.

Meet Caleb Reynolds:

 "Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… If you want something bad enough, do whatever you got to do to get it; no matter the consequence."

Caleb is 26 from Hopkinsville, KY

-Single-

Caleb Reynolds joined the army after high school and was a prison guard in Iraq. He and his family run a hunting business, and his favorite movie is The Notebook.

Meet Christine Brecht:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Love people and be happy!"

Christine is 23 from Tucson, AZ
-Married-

Christine Brecht once threw a surprise birthday party for a homeless man in the park, was in a hot air balloon accident in high school, but only walked away with bruises. She has been to Disneyland more than 50 times. She's been married for two years, and her strategy is to be nice.

Meet Cody Calafiore:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Don't be afraid of falling; be afraid of not having the will to get back up."

Cody is 23 from Howell, NJ

-Single-

Cody Calafiore is a Seventeen Magazine “2014 Hot Guy Panelist,” where he gives young female readers advice on dating and fashion. He was drafted to a pro soccer team in college, but was cut from the team after getting injured. Chick flicks are his guilty pleasure.

Meet Derrick Lavasseur:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today - James Dean"

Derrick is 30 from Providence, RI

-Married-

  Derrick Levasseur attended college on a full ride baseball scholarship and got his master’s degree in Business Management. He’s been a Police Sergeant for 10 years after starting as an undercover officer when he was only 20 years old. Donny is married with one young daughter.

Meet Devin Shepherd:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Don’t live too fast. Don’t live too slow. Live my life the way I want with no regrets and I'll have lived my life just right."

Devin is 26 from San Antonio, TX

-Single-

  Devin Shepherd is a former professional baseball player who used to play for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was 6 feet 2 inches tall by the time he was 12 years old. He is also a single father to a little girl.

Meet Donny Thompson:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Leave everyone with a smile on their face."

Donny is 42 from Albemarle, NC

-Single-

 Donny Thompson is a small town guy whose claim to fame is that he was the janitor at Kelly Pickler’s high school. He’s never been on a plane. He may look like a hunter, but he hates killing animals. *I hope Donny lasts long, he seems the type to be massively entertaining, & provide great quotes.*

 Meet Frankie Grande:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Shine bright like a Frankie"

Frankie is 31 from New York, NY

-Single-

Frankie Grande is a former Broadway actor who is now a popular YouTube sensation with over 175,000 subscribers and nearly 10,000,000 views. His sister is the multi-platinum selling pop singer Ariana Grande.

   Meet Hayden Voss:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… To always get my laugh out of it."

Hayden is 21 from Long Beach, CA

-Single-

  Hayden Voss is a Pedicab driver who recently moved to Los Angeles without knowing a soul. This self-described “Player” plans on using his "surfer dude" exterior to his advantage while in the Big Brother house.

 Meet Jocasta Odom:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Toes are pointed forwarded for a reason; so stop walking backward into your past."

Jocasta is 33 from Lovejoy, GA

-Married-

  Jocasta Odom is a minister who once got into an argument with a churchgoer for complaining about her not wearing pantyhose. She would swear on the bible to win the game of Big Brother and plays pranks on her husband when she’s angry with him. Jocasta is the mother of two children.

Meet Joey Van Pelt:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Go big or go home!"

Joey is 27 from Seattle, WA

-Single-

  Joey Van Pelt was her high school’s mascot (a tiger), homecoming queen and senior class president. She has very liberal views, a strong stance on recycling and once even traveled the San Juan Islands helping terminally ill patients with end of life care. 

 Meet Nicole Franzel:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… All or nothing."

Nicole is 21 from Ubly, MI

-Single-

  Nicole Franzel has dreamt of moving into the Big Brother house since she was 8 years old and would love to have a showmance with someone like Ian. *I think the feeling is mutual*

 Meet Paola Shea:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… When you love what you do, you’ll never work another day in your life."

Paola is 27 from Astoria, NY

-Single-

 

Paola Shea is a Maxim magazine girl who is also a top ranked female gamer and is determined to become the best female DJ in the world after making a splash in the electronic music scene a couple of years ago.

 Meet Victoria Rafaeli:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Live everyday as if it’s your last."

Victoria is 22 from Weston, FL

-Single-

  Raised by Orthodox Israeli parents, Victoria Rafaeli is expected to live at home until she’s married, and once even rejected a public marriage proposal. She started her own photography business when she was only 19 years old, without any formal training. 

 Meet Zach Rance:

"Finish this sentence: My life’s motto is… Money over everything."

Zach is 23 from Palm Beach, FL

-Single-

  A self-described “con artist,” Zach Rance recently earned his Economics Degree. His best friend is his 10 year-old brother and someday he wants to be a professional caddy.