With the summer officially underway, CBS reality fans have a lot to look forward to. The channel's long-running reality series Big Brother finally has its season premiere date locked in for July 6, and it will be joined by a new program. Beloved MTV competition series The Challenge will be getting a CBS spinoff to kick off the same night.
With the inaugural cast already announced, fans are looking forward to the large contingent of ex-Big Brother houseguests on The Challenge. While the announced names are all excellent choices, there are still plenty of other Big Brother contestants who could transition nicely to The Challenge. Whether it be their competitive dominance or personalities that are perfect for reality TV, some Big Brother contestants should at least consider the crossover.
Rachel Reilly (Seasons 12 And 13)
In addition to being one of the most popular houseguests ever, Rachel also has the deserved reputation of being a competitions beast. She won six comps on season 13, fighting her way all the way to the finale, where she was crowned a champion. She also was dominant on The Amazing Race, coming in the top three two separate times.
Considering her status as reality royalty, it is unlikely that production didn't reach out to her to compete. A plausible explanation could be her impending appearance on a brand new Peacock reality show. The Traitors is a new reality show expected to premier on Peacock later this year, with Reilly expected to participate. Hopefully she has some more free time to come back for future seasons.
Hannah Chaddha (Season 23)
With the amount of representation from the season 23 cast already in The Challenge, it's likely that casting didn't want an overload of houseguests from that season. For future seasons, though, there is at least one more houseguest they should consider.
Only two members of the historic Cookout alliance will not be competing on this season, with Hannah being one of them. At just 22 years of age, she has a long time to be able to change her mind and be a true competitor on the much more physical The Challenge, and she would certainly be a welcome addition.
Hayden Moss (Season 12)
As the winner of season 12, Hayden is known as one of the best Big Brother contestants to only appear once on the show. He did compete on a season or Survivor, and was rumored to be an alternate for season 22 of Big Brother, so it isn't too far out to imagine him on The Challenge.
His credentials speak for themselves, as he won four head of household's and a single power of veto en route to first place on his lone season. He was a physical force who also forged strong bonds with those around him, skills which should translate nicely to The Challenge.
Janelle Pierzina (Seasons 6, 7, 14, And 22)
As one of the most iconic players in reality history, Janelle seems like a perfect fit to crossover to The Challenge. She is one of the most prolific competition winners in Big Brother history, has appeared on a record four seasons, always has iconic quotes, and is instantly recognizable.
CBS seemingly feels the same way, as she revealed in the Diary Room Open Mic podcast that she did receive an offer, but ultimately declined. She didn't completely slam the door shut on ever coming to the show though, so until that time comes, Janelle should be on any shortlist for future Big Brother houseguests joining The Challenge.
Howard Overby (Season 15)
Howard is a player who not only should look at joining The Challenge but someone who also really deserves another invite to Big Brother if he wants it. At the receiving end of some horrific racial comments from his houseguests, Howard's handling of the situation and choosing to be the bigger person was incredible to see unfold in real time.
He also is in peak shape, a skill far more important to finding success on The Challenge when compared to Big Brother. He has gone off the grid (publicly at least) since his exit from the Big Brother house, but if he's open to stepping back in the spotlight, The Challenge could be a perfect opportunity.
Brett Robinson (Season 20)
Making up one half of one of the most iconic bromances from Big Brother, Brett would be a great cast for The Challenge for multiple reasons. The more obvious one would be the entertainment factor, as he was consistently a high point of his season with his humorous remarks and moments.
He also could find more success winning contests on The Challenge. He only won a single competition on Big Brother, but was a clear physical threat in ones more geared to athleticism and strength instead of luck or quit wits. His skillset could be suited better for The Challenge, and at the very least if it isn't, he will absolutely be fun to watch while trying.
Victor Arroyo (Season 18)
Victor went on one of the most improbable final five runs in reality show history. He had to be evicted not once, but three times before being out of the game for good, as he won every battle back competitions he was apart of. Those victories combined with his HoH, PoV, and Roadkill wins had him finish the season with an astounding eight competition victories.
His perseverance and grit alone should earn him an invitation to The Challenge, but he has even more on his side. He won America's Favorite Player for season 18, and has since gotten married to Big Brother champion and all-star, Nicole Franzel, so he has kept in the minds of reality superfans.
Britini D'Angelo (Big Brother 23)
Britini was already well liked due to her actions in the Big Brother house, but she has gotten even more popular since she left. For anyone wondering where she is nowadays, Britini has been dancing and having a grand time in front of her over three hundred thousand Tik Tok followers.
In addition to her newfound popularity, Britini was relentless in competitions. She vowed to always give her maximum effort, and she did not disappoint. She was only able to win one, but the veto comp she was victorious in has become iconic due to her admirable effort. If she can give even half of that intensity on The Challenge, she will become a fan favorite on that show, too.
Cody Calafiore (Seasons 16 and 22)
Cody doesn't have to prove anything considering he came in second and first on his two seasons of Big Brother, but if he has an urge to continue his CBS social media show dominance, he should definitely look towards The Challenge. Other past Big Brother winners have already been on the show, so it is possible to make the switch.
The numbers he put up on his two seasons are almost unbelievable, as he has a whopping 14 competition wins across that time. He was also only nominated twice, showing his mastery of the social game as well, which still comes in play on The Challenge.
Kaitlyn Herman (Season 20)
Kaitlyn is unfortunately most remembered for her eviction night gaffe, fumbling away an opportunity to keep her safety and come right back in the house, but she was so much more than just that. She was always fun to watch and turned mundane moments on the live feeds into incredible reality entertainment.
In addition to being eccentric in the best ways possible, Kaitlyn also won a competition. While a single competition victory may not seem like much, it was a week two HoH, so she had quite a lot of people to go up against. She also was evicted week four, so she didn't have much time to show her skills. A comeback on The Challenge to redeem herself would be ideal for both viewers and her.