A Look Back at Every Big Brother Winner (Seasons 1–26)

Since its debut in 2000, Big Brother U.S. has crowned 26 winners—every season bringing its share of drama, strategy, and unforgettable personalities. Here’s a season-by-season journey highlighting each champion and what came next.

Seasons 1–10: Trailblazers & Game Masters

1. Eddie McGee (S1, 2000) – The leg-amputee turned social-comp under public voting went on to act in TV series like NCIS: Los Angeles
2. Will “Dr. Will” Kirby (S2, 2001) – Charismatic and strategic, he later became a TV doctor and medical executive
3. Lisa Donahue (S3, 2002) – Known for her cerebral gameplay.
4. Jun Song (S4, 2003) – Fan favorite floated her way through but secured the win.
5. Drew Daniel (S5, 2004) – A chess-champion-turned-player with solid competition skills.
6. Maggie Ausburn (S6, 2005) – Member of the controversial “Nerd Herd.”
7. Mike “Boogie” Malin (S7, 2006) – Charismatic and polarizing, remembered as a BB legend.
8. Evel Dick Donato (S8, 2007) – Notorious winner known for attitude and strong presence
9. Adam Jasinski (S9, 2008) – Winter-season victor later jailed for drug offenses
10. Dan Gheesling (S10, 2008) – One of the most celebrated players ever. He became a Twitch streamer, author, and coac

Seasons 11–20: Strategists & Social Players

1. Jordan Lloyd (S11, 2009) – Endearing showmance with Jeff Schroeder led to marriage and family life
2. Hayden Moss (S12, 2010) – Noted for bright social game; later appeared on Survivor.
3. Rachel Reilly (S13, 2011) – Fierce competitor turned reality star.
4. Ian Terry (S14, 2012) – Youngest to win at 21, tying record with four HoH wins
5. Andy Herren (S15, 2013) – First openly gay winner; now runs a dog-walking business
6. Derrick Levasseur (S16, 2014) – Flawless game plan, turned PI and crime-TV host
7. Steve Moses (S17, 2015) – Music pro who pursued an MFA in sound design
8. Nicole Franzel (S18, 2016) – ER nurse turned two-time winner (BB18 & Reindeer Games)
9. Josh Martinez (S19, 2017) – Emotional and memorable, later featured on MTV’s The Challenge
10. Kaycee Clark (S20, 2018) – Competition beast with a loyal fanbase, later on The Challenge.

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Seasons 21–26: Historic Wins & Modern Competitors

1. Jackson Michie (S21, 2019) – Towering figure; post-show had legal troubles
2. Cody Calafiore (S22, 2020) – Unanimous winner; now an actor and podcast host
3. Xavier Prather (S23, 2021) – First Black winner of a regular season; lawyer and model now
4. Taylor Hale (S24, 2022) – First Black woman to win BB; also won America’s Favorite. Now host for Entertainment Tonight
5. Jag Bains (S25, 2023) – First Sikh-Punjabi winner; dominating competitions and giving back through charity
6. Chelsie Baham (S26, 2024) – Led the first perfect game by a woman, winning unanimously

Reflections: The Legacy of BB Champions

• Strategic Legends: Dan, Derrick, Cody, and Danielle stand out for their calculated gameplay.
• Social Icons: Jordan, Rachel, Taylor, and Xavier leveraged personality and alliances.
• Historic Firsts: Xavier, Taylor, Jag, and Chelsie each made groundbreaking strides in diversity and gameplay style.

Each winner – from season 1’s Eddie to Chelsie in 2024 – has shaped the evolution of Big Brother, reflecting a balance between cunning, charm, and adaptability.

If you was to choose your ultimate favourite, who would it be?