Introducing the very first celebrity edition of “Big Brother” U.S.! CBS has announced the 11 celebrity houseguests who will be competing for $250,000 when “Celebrity Big Brother” debuts on Global with a three-night premiere event airing Wednesday, Feb. 7, Thursday, Feb. 8 from 8-9 p.m. ET/PT and a two-hour live eviction show on Friday, Feb. 9 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT.
1 of 11
Age: 24
Hometown: Born in Sincelejo, Colombia but raised in Barranquilla, Colombia
Current City: Miami
Occupation: Model
Background: Ariadna Gutierrez, a model, born in Sincelejo, Columbia, raised in Barranquilla, Colombia and currently living in Miami, will be one of the celebrities competing on "Celebrity Big Brother".
2 of 11
Omarosa Manigault
Age: 43
Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
Current City: Jacksonville, Fla.
Occupation: Television personality
Background: A former reality television show participant and was briefly employed as a political aide in the White House.
3 of 11
Age: 44
Hometown: Bedford, N.Y.
Current City: Toluca Lake, Calif.
Occupation: Broadway actress
Background: Marissa Jaret Winokur is a Broadway actress, originally from Bedford, N.Y., and currently living in Toluca Lake, Calif., will be one of the celebrities competing on "Celebrity Big Brother".
4 of 11
Age: 38
Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Wash.
Current Living: Los Angeles/Palm Springs
Occupation: TV host
Background: Ross Matthews is a TV Host, originally from Mt. Vernon, Wash., and currently living in Los Angeles/Palm Springs.
5 of 11
Age: 38
Hometown: Queens, N.Y.
Current City: Los Angeles
Occupation: NBA champion
Background: Metta World Peace is an NBA Champion, originally from Queens, N.Y., and currently living in Los Angeles.
6 of 11
Age: 27
Hometown: San Diego, Calif.
Current City: Venice, Calif.
Occupation: Actor/musician
Background: James Maslow is an actor/musician, originally from San Diego and currently in Venice, Calif.
7 of 11
Age: 24
Hometown: Born in Sincelejo, Colombia but raised in Barranquilla, Colombia
Current City: Miami, Fla.
Occupation: Model
Background: Chuck Liddell is a UFC Legend, originally from Santa Barbara, Calif., and currently living in Calabasas, Calif.
8 of 11
Age: 38
Hometown: New Jersey
Current Living: Atlanta, Ga.
Occupation: Actress
Background: Keshia Knight Pulliam is an actress, originally from New Jersey and currently living in Atlanta.
9 of 11
Age: 49
Hometown: Newport Beach, Calif.
Current Living: Studio City, Calif.
Occupation: Rock star
Background: Mark McGrath is a rock star, originally from Newport Beach, Calif., and currently living in Studio City, Calif.
10 of 11
Age: 44
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Current City: Cape Town, South Africa
Occupation: Actress
Background: Shannon Elizabeth is an actress, originally from Houston, Texas, currently living in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Age: 45
Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.
Current City: Los Angeles
Occupation: Television personality
Background: Brandi Lynn Glanville is a reality TV star originally from Sacramento, Calif. and currently living in Los Angeles.