Top Ten Favorite Big Brother (U.S.) Houseguests

The Top Ten

Britney Haynes - BB12

Britney Elizabeth Haynes-Godwin is a houseguest who appeared on Big Brother 12 (US), Big Brother 14 (US), and Big Brother: Reindeer Games.
On Big Brother 12 (US), Britney formed close relationships with Lane Elenburg, Monet Stunson, and Ragan Fox, while developing a rivalry with Brendon Villegas... read more

Overrated as a houseguest. Mean spirited and misogynistic DRs full of hateful rants garnered her some fame for some reason. I guess you can get away with treating people any way you please if you fit the European beauty standard.

The absolute best part of season 12 and the second best part (next to Dan's incredible game) of season 14. Literally had me crying laughing so hard in her DR sessions. Don't know how Frank (aka the most bitter jury member ever) got favourite HG that season :(

The first couple of episodes she wasn't my favorite but as you see more of her she really wins you over.. And she also defends the weaker people! Can't stand bullys.
Will Kirby - BB2 & BB All-Stars

William Kirby is a dermatologist and associate clinical professor of dermatology. He is also an author of medical textbooks and journal articles and serves as a spokesman for dermatological health. Kirby gained national recognition by winning the second season of the CBS reality show Big Brother.

No one is better. Some others come close. The ones who come close like dan and dick might even admit that there has never been anyone better.

The Doctor that can do it all. Charming, Intelligent, Articulate, Persuasive and Manipulative. The complete Big Brother package.

Easily the best player of the game. However, I think Derrick is the first true contender, he's literally been undercover.
Janelle Pierzina - BB6 & BB All-Stars

Janelle Marie Pierzina is an American reality show personality known for her appearances on the sixth, All-Star, and fourteenth seasons of the CBS reality show Big Brother. She also competed on The Amazing Race 31 and Big Brother: All-Stars in 2020. Pierzina is noted for her competitive gameplay and... read more

Janelle is the best player to have never won Big Brother. Also, the best female player in BB history. She managed to make the final three of season six with an alliance that cannibalized itself as soon as it was created. She lost her two strongest allies in the first two weeks, and she still managed to get to the final three. She won when she needed to and even when she didn't really need to. She used her good looks and fake stupidity to win Dr. Will, the second greatest player of all time, over, and then she evicted him before the final three. If Ivette had made a better decision, Janelle would have been the winner of Big Brother 6. If Erika hadn't slept her way to the runner-up prize, Janelle would have been a two-time winner. Now that I think about it, Janelle is a better player than Dr. Will, so I will go ahead and say that she is the second greatest player of all time, only behind Dan Gheesling. Best player of the PB&J era. Best Female Player. Give her any award you want. She deserves them all. Team Janelle.
Dan Gheesling - BB10

Dan Gheesling is an American reality television personality who appeared on Big Brother 10, which he won. He later returned for Big Brother 14, where he finished as the runner-up. Gheesling is also known for his work as a YouTube content creator and Twitch streamer.

He could manipulate anyone he wanted and he pitted everyone against eachother in both seasons he played the first season he dominated the second season he took someone everyone love to the final two and lost but he easily manipulated every hg

Dan owns every BB player in the house always. If he does not own them they do not last. Only Dan could convince two (not one but TWO) house guests into throwing the final 3 HOH competition to him! No one even compares to Big Dan & His Mist!

Dan is the greatest player of all time. In bb14 he did the unthinkable over and over again and used people who wanted him out as allies. He is my favorite of all time and whoever put Brittany and Janelle over him for fam favoritez is insane
Danielle Reyes - BB3

Danielle Reyes is best known for being a contestant on the American version of the CBS reality series Big Brother. She appeared in both the third season and the All-Star edition of the show. Reyes is often praised by fans for her strategic gameplay and is considered one of the most influential players... read more

The Greatest Player That Never Won. She's the reason there is a jury house due to her (controversial) loss to Lisa Donahue because to her diary room entries.

Danielle was a great strategist and was pretty good at comps too. Almost likable.
Zach Rance - BB16

Zachary Colin "Zach" Rance was a contestant on Big Brother 16 in the United States. He became known for his dramatic personality and frequent outbursts during the season. He was part of several alliances, including The Detonators and the Bomb Squad.

He was one of the funniest players I've seen on big brother. He always kept the house alive and going, and he was just sooo entertaining wether in the diary room or talking with a houseguest. Zach deserves #1

I loved him so much and hated him at first. If there is another all star season, him and Frankie are coming back!

This guy wears his heart on his sleeve. Like most BB fans I started hating him and ended up loving him.
Donny Thompson - BB16

Donald Joseph "Donny" Thompson was a houseguest on Big Brother 16 (US). Donny quickly became a fan favorite due to his genuine and kind personality. Through this, he quickly became the second member of Team America. He was viewed as the underdog of the season, as most of his allies were evicted early... read more

Absolutely love this man, he is the kindest man on the show, too bad he didn't win and he lost his job because he didn't show up, (which is Bull! He didn't curse, he wasn't racist, he didn't break the rules, he didn't offend anyone, infact he made people feel good about themselves, he didn't hurt anyone, he disrespect anyone, he didn't bully anyone, he didn't stalk anyone, he didn't do anything wrong, and yet he lost his job, we use to to work at a SCHOOL! And big brother takes place in the summer, don't they realize that he was couldn't attend his job because he was on a reality show) but at least he won AFP.

Nicknamed the Heart of gold this guy was the only one who didn't vote for majority (along with Hayden). This guy is the nicest man in bb16 the season of horrible racists/homophobic/jerks (Frankie Grande is a prime example) He was kinda fake at the start saying hashtag a lot although not knowing what it meant. He has a spot in my heart after he plotted to get Derrick out (It failed) but he had the guts!
Jason Guy - BB3

A truly nice guy who would have won had he or Danielle won the final HoH.
Taylor Hale - BB24
Vanessa Rousso - BB17

Vanessa Ashley Rousso is an American professional poker player born in White Plains, New York. She holds dual citizenship with the United States and France and has been a prominent figure in the poker world since the mid-2000s. In addition to her poker career, Rousso is also known for her appearances... read more

Should have won. She manipulated her friends and was the only reason I watched bb17 besides James.
She did what she had to do to win and I respect her so much.

Absolutely CAN NOT stand watching this woman play.

Best ever. Would have won, but Steve was threatened.

The Newcomers

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Natalie Negrotti - BB18

She's so sweet and adorable a genuine person. Her relationship with James is adorable and she told that ass Paulie off.
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Kevin Schlehuber - BB19

Absolutely amazing person. One of my all time favorite Big Brother Houseguests

The Contenders

John McGuire - BB 17

He was funny and so much smarter and a better player than given credit for. I wanted him to get Vanessa out. He grew on me as the game went on.

I think he is so hilarious, He laughs at himself, which cracks me up. I could hardly believe he is a dentist.
I would love to see him win.

John is funny and hilarious. He's also well liked and has good social game
Elissa Slater - BB15

Elissa Anne Slater was a houseguest on Big Brother 15 (US).
Elissa quickly gained notoriety among the other houseguests for being Rachel Reilly's sister. Other houseguests became suspicious of Elissa's influence on the viewers after she was voted the MVP for the first three weeks. Elissa managed... read more

Liked her and she was a very good player. Wouldn't mind if she returned to play again. It would need to be a season in which there weren't too many nasty players returning so she'd do well.

I was just addicted while watching Big Brother 15 because of Elissa! I know a lot of people that season didn't get along with her (for some reason, idek) but I really liked watching her play, and I was so upset when I found out Andy is a nastee person :P

Go Elissa! Shes my favorite houseguest out of every player I've seen on BB.
Kaysar Ridha - BB6 & BB All-Stars

Kaysar Ridha was a houseguest on Big Brother 6 and returned for Big Brother: All-Stars. In both seasons, he placed tenth. He is known for his strategic gameplay and popularity among fans despite his early exits.

Ahhh... Kaysar! Good looking, kind, and way too trusting for BB. Loved his season - one of the best!

What up Kaysar! Voted back in the house with 82% of the votes

Gameplay was not that great but he was very genuine.
Jeff Schroeder - BB11 & BB13

This guy was almost likeable, but when you could see how obvious it was that the network favored him, he began to sour. He also made homophobic comments claiming that gay people were "perverted". One could get over all of this if CBS didn't force him down the viewers' throats season after season.

He was stupid in the game because each season he played, he betrayed people he and Jordan could trust (season 11: Russell/Michele season 12: Daniele Donato) but it hard not to like him outside the game I guess he's pretty good looking
Nicole Franzel - BB16

Nicole Ann Franzel-Arroyo (née Franzel) is the winner of Big Brother 18 (US) and Big Brother: Reindeer Games. She originally competed on Big Brother 16 (US) and later returned on Big Brother 22 (US).
On Big Brother 16 (US), Nicole became best known for her showmance with Hayden Voss and for being... read more

Nicole showed that girls can still dominate in this game. She was completely blindsided yet still managed to get back in the game. She was shy in the beginning so she didn't get to be in the big alliance but if it was formed later on, she would be on it and could of won the whole game. Christine held her back and Nicole would of been on Team America instead of that Frankie guy.

I was very surprised with Nicole. At the start I had my favourites Nicole being one of them along with Frankie and Paola. Well Paola (Pow- Pow) sucked and Frankie turned out to be a copycat and a spoilt houseguest who always got his way! Nicole stayed nice the whole time and played what I think was the most honourable game of that season. Well more honourable then Devin!
Danielle Donato - BB8 & BB13

She's so much better compared to Rachel in season 13 not only did she win comps she had strategy and kept a level head. Whereas Rachel was so vile and thought she was so good at comps when she couldn't even beat Daniele in any. Daniele should've won BB13. plus I loved her all girl alliance with Porsche and kalia

I love Daniele so much, she is such an underrated player. She had great strategy and won a ton of competitions. Not to mention how great her personality was! She was so funny and she was definitely evicted too soon.
Jack Owens - BB4

Back when normal people were on the show, former FBI agent Jack was an "up" on a down season.
Rachel Reilly BB12 & BB13

Rachel Eileen Reilly Villegas is an American television personality and actress. She gained fame as a contestant on Big Brother 12 and the winner of Big Brother 13 before returning for Big Brother 27. Reilly has also appeared on other reality series, including two seasons of The Amazing Race with her... read more

She was a competition beast and managed to make it to the end with a target on her back the entire game!

I actually liked Rachel - she was very good in comps and was never boring!

As one of the best players in Big Brother history, Rachel rocks!
Jordan Lloyd - BB11 & BB13

Jordan Haley Lloyd is the winner of Big Brother 11 (US). She also appeared on Big Brother 13 (US) and was a co-host on Big Brother: Reindeer Games.
Jordan began Big Brother 11 as part of the Popular Clique and was the only member remaining after the second week. Her showmance with Jeff Schroeder... read more

Jordan is the most genuine person I've ever seen on BB and rarely lost her cool. But when she did, she didn't use slurs or hateful language. I just love her best out of everyone who has been on there.

Jordan is by far the sweetest person in the whole series. Her personality will win you over from the moment she is shown as a houseguest. Jordan and Jeff will always be the cutest showmance on television history.

The nicest houseguest ever in Big Brother history. Glad she won, but she wasn't really a good player, She won because she was a good person, and I am very happy with that, for this season.
Dick Donato - BB8 & BB13

Richard Louis Donato, known as "Evel Dick," is a bar manager from Los Angeles, California, and the winner of the reality game show Big Brother 8. He and his daughter, Daniele Donato, are the only family member pair to win the American Big Brother program's top two prizes in the same competition.... read more

The dude was targeted almost each week and yet came back to win it each time! He also had the guts to finally say why he left BB13 look it up if you want. He is the definition of BadAss!

Should have never won. Not a fan of his game play at all. The America's Player twist got him to final 2 and secured his victory. Any other season, he wouldn't have had a chance.

A lot of WOMEN hated him but all the guys loved him because he wasnt an ass kisser he was honest and terrorized the most hated players (jen and amber).
Marcellas Reynolds - BB3

I liked Marcellas during his first season, enjoyed his hosting duties online too - but he failed to do what he said he was going to do when he returned: He had poor judgement (as he had in he first game too), and once again, he messed himself up royally.

No, he's a dickhead. An angry, reverse racist who provides absolutely nothing of use to anyone. Better he be dropped off in the Antartica in a loincloth and with half a gallon of gin.
Jee Choe - BB4
George Boswell - BB1 & BB All-Stars
Derrick Levasseur - BB16

Derrick Levasseur is an American former police officer from Providence, Rhode Island. He gained national recognition after winning the reality television series Big Brother 16 in 2014. Levasseur has since worked as a private investigator and television personality.

I guess I'm one of a few that didn't care for Derrick. I didn't find him likable, just the opposite in fact.

Charisma just dripped off the screen. There's a reason he wasn't nominated for the entire season.

One of the best players of all time. Definitely the best strategist of all time.
Da'Vonne Rogers - BB17

Da'Vonne Rogers was a contestant on Big Brother 17 in 2015 and returned for Big Brother 18 in 2016. She became a fan favorite for her expressive personality and sharp observations about the game. In her first season, she was the second houseguest evicted.... read more

She was pretty good, she shouldn't have been voted out as early as she was.

So funny, and she only got eliminated because she was too smart.

Nice person but rude to paulie