Since its premiere in 2000, Big Brother has kept viewers interested because of its drama, competitive energy, and strategic play among the residents. This reality TV program, which is produced by CBS, places competitors in a pressure-filled environment of betrayals, alliances, and power competitions. With all the twists and turns that come with being in the Big Brother house for a longer period than anyone else, each new season brings in a new group of competitors who battle it out for the prized title of ‘champion’.
This blog overviews and takes into consideration the all the winners of each season of this program. Explore how these people were able to play their cards right, overcome challenges at times even crazy ones and escape winner from one of the longest-running and most exciting competitions on television.
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Advertisement Full List of Big Brother USA Winners
Here’s the complete list of winners of Big Brother USA spanning all 25 seasons;
1- Season 1 Winner: Eddie McGee
Big Brother’s season 1 was very different from the current one, as the house guests had to leave every week by the majority vote in America. With his passion to win and his heart-wrenching story of being disabled, Eddie, who is outspoken and determined, garnered 59% of the audience vote in the end. After winning, Eddie has continued in the entertainment industry, acting in films and TV since 2001 and experimenting with producing and directing.
2- Season 2 Winner : Will Kirby
By Season 2 of Big Brother , the rules changed with houseguests removing one another and a weekly head of household nominating two others for elimination. With the goal of raising problems and breaking commitments, Will separated himself and became less of a threat. The panel of judges praised him for his smart methods, which helped him win.
Will made a comeback for the All-Stars in season 7, placing fourth, and has been hosting the jury roundtable for the past ten years. He returned to the house for a brief period in 2020, this time as an All-Star “next-door neighbor”. Will has also made television roles; in The Book of Boba Fett, he most recently played a bounty hunter.
3- Season 3 Winner : Lisa Donahue
Although Lisa was a strong player and skilled at making calculated plays, such as not voting her showmate Eric back into the house, she was not as dominant on Big Brother season 3 as the secret pair of Danielle and Jason. Lisa won because of her strong performance and the jury’s dislike for Danielle. Lisa announced on her 45th birthday that she had a hysterectomy and had been diagnosed with stage 2 cervical and ovarian cancer.
4- Season 4 Winner: Jun Song
Playing alongside her ex-boyfriend Jee on Big Brother Season 4, Jun got a skill of changing teams. This strategy, in addition to her partner Alison’s negative thinking, let Jun win easily. Following her victory, Jun went to Belgium and started a Korean eatery. Her son Noah, who lately showed an interest in the show, is now living there with her.
5-Season 5 Winner: Drew Daniel
After joining the Four Horsemen team at the start of Big Brother Season 5, Drew betrayed Diane and they started dating. He eliminated Diane in favor of Cowboy at the Final Three, which won him victory. After Big Brother, Drew tried his hand at acting. He was accused of assaulting another guy in 2012, which led to charges of domestic violence.
6- Season 6 Winner: Maggie Ausburn
A very political season, Big Brother Season 6 paired Maggie’s Friendship team against the beloved Sovereign Six. Maggie’s group won thanks to her smart steps, even in difficult situations. She defeated Ivette with her arguments, which were superior to those of a leader. Maggie’s unpopularity and the friendship group were major factors in her fall from the Big Brother spotlight after her victory.
7- Season 7 Winner: Mike “Boogie” Malin
Big Brother’s 7 season, which included legendary cast members like Boogie and his partner Will, was the first all-star season. Bringing back “Chilltown,” they were the season’s leading force. Boogie won the championship game because of his excellent play, even though Erika convinced Janelle to cut Will at the Final Four. After coming back for Big Brother 14 as a coach, Boogie later entered the house and ended in ninth place. In 2021, he was found guilty of felony stalking and was placed on two years of probation.
8- Season 8 Winner: “Evel” Dick Donato
Alongside his daughter Daniele who left him, Dick—one of Big Brother’s worst villains participated in Season 8. He was known for using forceful strategies and threatening people, used his outbursts to get Daniele to the last round, where his contentious games won him the match. Five years later, Dick made a comeback for a “partners” season, but he left after the first week of the show after discovering he tested positive for HIV. He now runs a web series called Dick at Nite, which covers the latest seasons of Big Brother.
9- Season 9 Winner: Adam Jasinski
In Til Death Do Us Part, the ninth season of Big Brother, houseguests got assigned as soulmates. Adam and Sheila made up a bad team, but they managed to win with the support of a majority. He won over Ryan because of his friendly personality. After this show, he served four years for possession and tax evasion after being arrested by the DEA in 2009. Adam has undergone rehabilitation since his release in 2015, and he now assists parents of addicts and mentors others in sobriety.
10- Season 10 Winner: Dan Gheesling
Dan Gheesling was a Christian teacher who used his legendary gameplay to take over Big Brother 10. He and Memphis created the secret Renegades group after he lost his friends, and he used smart and calculated actions to become the first-ever majority Big Brother winner. Dan made a comeback as a coach and houseguest in Big Brother 14, pulling off the infamous “Dan’s Funeral” to rescue himself and make it back to the Final Two, where he was later eliminated.
11- Season 11 Winner: Jordan Lloyd
Jordan was first eliminated from Big Brother Season 11, but she turned the tide of the competition with her showmate Jeff’s coup d’état. Jordan won big matches and overcame Natalie in the Final Two, even though Jeff was lost later. She and Jeff made a comeback for Big Brother 13, making it to the Final Four. Later, the pair took part in Season 16 of The Amazing Race, placing sixth overall.
12- Season 12 Winner: Hayden Moss
In Big Brother Season 12, Hayden played an important part in the Brigade alliance, which controlled the show and helped to run the show in the background. He overcame Lane in the Final Two by a tiny margin and won four HoH competitions.
13- Season 13 Winner: Rachel Reilly
In the pairs twist of Big Brother Season 13, Rachel, a controversial character from Big Brother 12, made a comeback alongside her showmate Brendon. She won the season with strong competition performances, despite challenges and losing Brendon twice. Since then, Rachel has appeared in a few Big Brother seasons, got married to Brendon in 2012.
14- Season 14 Winner: Ian Terry
Ian was a socially uncomfortable student when he joined Big Brother Season 14, but with coach Boogie’s assistance, he was able to settle in. He took a risk by cutting Boogie, and by winning six matches, he defeated Dan in a tough match.
He made a comeback for the 2020 All-Stars season, revealing that he had been given an autism diagnosis. He placed tenth overall, making history as the first jury member.
15- Season 15 Winner: Andy Herren
Although there was controversy over racial remarks made by houseguests on Big Brother Season 15, winner Andy, a college professor, chose to ignore the problems. As a floater, Andy skillfully moved among several alliances, performed important moves, and developed connections for his victory. Andy now resides in Chicago after becoming the first openly gay winner of a Big Brother season in the USA.
16- Season 16 Winner: Derrick Levasseur
Derrick was a skilled manipulator of alliances on Big Brother Season 16, staying out of the block the entire season. He accompanied Cody to the Final Two, whereupon both of them respected their partnership and Derrick won. Currently, he is hosting many programs on Investigation Discovery, including Crime Weekly with Stephanie Harlowe and The Winner’s Circle with Cody and Tiffany Mitchell.
17- Season 17 Winner: Steve Moses
A huge fan of Big Brother, Steven stayed under the spotlight in Season 17, showing up as strategy Vanessa’s follower. On the night of the finale, he took advantage of the situation by winning the ultimate HoH and cutting Vanessa, even though the jury accused him of floating. Steve won after defending his plan.
18- Season 18 Winner: Nicole Franzel
Nicole was a fan favorite on Big Brother Season 18, but she stayed out of the spotlight and wasn’t nominated until the Final Four. She became the first woman to defeat a man in the Final Two and held the record for the most days played in the show’s history because of her smart skill and convincing strategies.
19- Season 19 Winner: Josh Martinez
Paul had cult-like control over Big Brother Season 19, while Josh, who was known for conflict and mood swings, was his sidekick. Josh was viewed as a lapdog, but he carefully built his jury argument, which helped him win over Paul in a difficult decision. Following his time on Big Brother, Josh rose to fame on The Challenge.
20- Season 20 Winner: Kaycee Clark
Pro football player Kaycee, who was a part of the “Level 6” alliance, took home two HoH titles and five Power of Vetoes in Big Brother Season 20. She overcame strategist Tyler in a close match because of her great competitive performance and social comfort.
21- Season 21 Winner: Jackson Michie
Jackson, who was well-known for his tough attitude on Big Brother Season 21, first succeeded in a majority alliance but, following a mid-season meltdown suffered criticism and isolation. Eventually, he and Holly won the season when he improved by winning important contests to keep himself safe.
22- Season 22 Winner: Cody Calafiore
Cody committed a serious game error as he lost to Derrick in the Final Two of Big Brother 16. However in Big Brother All-Stars season 22, he made up for himself by winning with the majority of the votes, becoming just the second person to do so in the history of the show.
23- Season 23 Winner: Xavier Prather
Xavier Prather, a lawyer, entered Big Brother Season 23 secretly but later joined the Cookout group in an effort to protect the first-ever Black victory. He secured his victory by making it to the Final Six, forming powerful alliances, winning important matches, and defeating serious threats.
24- Season 24 Winner: Taylor Hale
Taylor was targeted from the start of the season and had an early backdoor into Big Brother Season 24. She still joined the “Leftovers” group, helped in taking down the opposition, and delivered an inspiring speech in the Final Two that helped her win the match.
25- Season 25 Winner: Jagateshwar “Jag” Bains
On November 9, 2023, the season 25 came to an end. With a 5-2 vote over Matt Klotz, Jagateshwar “Jag” Bains came winner from the house following a record-breaking 100 days. Cameron Hardin also won the title of America’s Favorite Houseguest.
Wrap Up!
Big Brother has produced exciting reality television by skillfully combining drama, strategy, and fierce competition. From strategic alliances to amazing individual strength, Big Brother USA winners of each season have shown different routes to victory in the house. A requiring show of human behavior and strategy, the series challenges new players with its ever-evolving twists and turns.