BBB 26 premieres this Monday, January 12, 2026, with a house full of new and familiar faces. The Brazilian audience will meet the 18 participants who will enter the country’s most famous reality show during Globo’s live broadcast. The cast is a mix of “Pipocas” (Popcorn), who were elected in the Glass Houses, “Camarotes” (VIPs), and Veterans who promise a lot of strategy and emotion. The new season is one of the most anticipated events of the year and promises to stir up social media with heated debates and fan support.
The selection process included popular votes to define the “Pipoca” participants, while the production chose the names of the “Camarotes.” Furthermore, some familiar faces from past seasons return for another chance in the game. With a million-dollar prize at stake, the participants enter with the goal of winning over the public, winning competitions, and changing their lives. The dynamics promise to be intense from day one, with strong personalities and stories of overcoming adversity that are already beginning to captivate the nation.
Who are the new residents of Brazil’s most watched house?
The cast of BBB 26 is a portrait of Brazilian diversity, bringing people from all regions of the country. From Amazonas, we have Brígido, a businessman with a strong religious side, and Marcieli, an influencer and “Cunhã-poranga” of Boi Caprichoso with indigenous ancestry. Meanwhile, Pedro, a flower seller from Paraná, enters the house on the verge of becoming a father and with a clear survival strategy. From Rio Grande do Sul, student Samira promises authenticity and chaos, stating that everything she has achieved in life came with a lot of sweat.
People from Minas Gerais also have a strong presence. Milena, a former housekeeper who is now a businesswoman, sees the reality show as a chance to escape poverty. Breno, a biologist and model from Florianópolis, enters in place of Marcel, who dropped out, and seeks a transformative experience. From the Midwest, lawyer and influencer Jordana, from Brasília, arrives with a strong personality and the goal of winning through argument. Paulo Augusto, a cattle rancher and student from Goiás, defines himself as competitive and genuine, willing to fight even over a chicken.
The Northeast is well represented by Marcelo, from Rio Grande do Norte, who studied medicine in Bolivia and considers himself a born strategist. Maxiane, from Pernambuco, is a mother of a 3-year-old boy and undergoes therapy to control her competitiveness, entering the game with the sole objective of winning the cash prize. In addition to the “Pipocas,” the “Camarotes” bring celebrities such as actress Jandira Martini, influencer Juliano Floss, former soccer player Vampeta, actress Aline Campos, actor Henri Castelli, and also actor Babu Santana, who previously participated in BBB 20.
The Veterans group, in turn, brings together past experiences that are likely to influence the game. Sarah Andrade (BBB 21), Jonas Sulzbach (BBB 12), Sol Vega (BBB 4), Alberto Cowboy (BBB 7), and Ana Paula Renault (BBB 16) return with the advantage of knowing the house dynamics. The mix of such distinct profiles promises conflicts, unexpected alliances, and many twists and turns over the coming weeks, keeping Brazil glued to the screen.
Thus, the 2026 edition of Big Brother Brasil kicks off with a bang, promising to be a true melting pot of emotions. With remarkable life stories and intense personalities, the participants have the mission of entertaining millions of Brazilians and winning the final prize. The country’s most watched house is ready for another chapter, and fans are already starting to choose their favorites for the competition that has just begun.
