Big Brother Canada is back next week, and although you won’t see my lovely face cast (thanks Rachel Reilly!), this season you will see these fierce players! (Visit BigBrotherCanada.ca for photos, full bios and exclusive online videos).

Season 12 houseguests are competing for over $200,000 in cash and prizes including $100,000 cash, $10,000 from Tonybet, $10,000 provided by Philips Sonicare Oral Care, a Year’s Worth of Skip, a Brand-New Wardrobe Courtesy of WINNERS, a $10,000 Samsung Galaxy Prize Pack, an Unforgettable Cuban Beach Vacation

Meet your Big Brother Canada Season 12 players:

Avery Martin
Age: 26
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Selkirk, Man.
Occupation: Videographer
About: Avery is the ultimate hype girl as sweet as they come! Her strength and endurance is her secret weapon, but she will throw comps, to keep the target off her back.

Bayleigh Pelham
Age: 34
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Halifax, N.S.
Occupation: Bartender
About: Bayleigh is a firecracker that’s waiting to explode! Her confidence and unfiltered personality will influence every decision in the house, giving her the advantage to win at all costs.

Dinis Freitas
Age: 48
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Textile Designer
About: This superfan may be loud, proud and outgoing, but his strategy lies in flying under-the-radar. Dinis is a master maniuplator who will use his resourcefulness and discipline to lead him to victory.

Donna Marshall
Age: 26
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Hubbards, N.S.
Occupation: Artist
About: Donna is a small-town girl, with big plans to shake up the house. She will lean on her natural athleticism to win comps and her ability to build tight knit bonds, while locking down a showmance or two.

Elijah Kazlauskas
Age: 31
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: North Bay, Ont.
Occupation: ESL Teacher
About: When it comes to this fun-loving teacher, don’t judge a book by its cover because Elijah is a force to be reckoned with! This clever superfan will take the lead as HOH, make strong alliances, and strategize his way to the end.

Ibrahim Appiah
Age: 34
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Occupation: Sales Engineer
About: Ibrahim’s contagious smile and infectious personality will make it easy for him to make friends and strong bonds quickly. With a blend of quick-witted gameplay and his undeniable charisma, Ibrahim will have no problem elevating the game.

Janine Holmes
Age: 44
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Hair and Make-Up Artist
About: Talk about blonde ambition! Not only is Janine a successful business owner, but she’s also a married mom of two. This vibrant hair and makeup artist will offer up her hairstyling services to her fellow houseguests, get them to spill their secrets, and use them to her advantage in the game.

Kayla Clennon
Age: 26
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Stouffville, Ont.
Occupation: Volleyball Coach
About: Brains, brawn, and beauty. Kayla is here to prove that she is a fierce competitor and will dominate as a comp beast. Kayla’s goofy side will distract her houseguest into thinking she isn’t a threat, but she has some tricks up her sleeves.

Lexus Jackson
Age: 24
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Occupation: Dental Hygienist
About: With an enticing personality and hypnotizing aura, Lexus plans to reel in the houseguests with her social game, but doesn’t mind being the villain if that’s what it takes to win big.

Matthew Wong 
Age: 27
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Surrey, B.C.
Occupation: Kinesiologist  
About: Matthew is a well-rounded competitor who plans to bring his A-game to #BBCAN12. With a mix of physical prowess, strategic thinking and social charm, Matthew is determined to be the Season 12 champion!

Todd Clements
Age: 31        
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L.
Occupation: General Contractor
About: Todd is fun, honest and has a big heart. His strategy is to win competitions and become a leader in the house. Although he talks a big game, he wouldn’t mind a showmance to keep him company until the end.

Vivek Sabbarwal
Age: 25
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Saint John, N.B.
Occupation: Software Developer
About: Vivek is a superfan full of ambition and passion for the game. He plans on securing a ride or die to carry him through the season, but don’t be fooled, once it’s time for the finale, he will cut his #1 to ensure he is crowned the winner.  

In the Season 12 premiere, watch the drama unfold when Host Arisa Cox reveals two mystery all-stars on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET/PT exclusively on Global and STACKTV. Then, Big Brother Canada airs Wednesday, March 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT (EVICTION) (moves to 9:30 p.m.ET/PT the following week) and Sunday, March 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (HOH).

This season, #BBCAN12 will air three nights a week featuring new episodes on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT (Head of Household), Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT (Power of Veto) and Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT (Eviction). Season 12 houseguests are competing for over $200,000 in cash and prizes including $100,000 cash, $10,000 from Tonybet, $10,000 provided by Philips Sonicare Oral Care, a Year’s Worth of Skip, a Brand-New Wardrobe Courtesy of WINNERS, a $10,000 Samsung Galaxy Prize Pack, an Unforgettable Cuban Beach Vacation with Sunwing, and a Brand-New 2024 Infiniti QX60 SUV.