Summary
- Ian Terry (Big Brother 1) used his prize money to pay off student loan debt, and now works as a consultant in Houston. He has Twitch and Cameo accounts.
- Andy Herren (Big Brother 15) resides in Chicago, and is active on social media. He posts comical content, and speaks out against social injustices.
- Derrick Levasseur (Big Brother 16) used his winnings to start a family. He retired from law enforcement, wrote a book, started a podcast, and founded a consulting firm.
A Big Brother winner's life may change forever after they bring home the grand prize at the end of a grueling summer inside the house, and it's time to talk about what the last 10 winners have been up to. Each of these victors became at least $500,000 richer. The sleepless nights, competitions wins (and losses), dreaded slop diets, and everything in between are well worth it when they finally get to walk out of the house. They're showered in confetti, and receive the Big Brother cash prize.
With Big Brother season 25 starting soon, the last decade's worth of BB winners come from all walks of life. While there haven't always been compelling Big Brother winners, checking out a season's winner can tell a lot about the gameplay of that summer. Things change from year to year on the series, which ensures that a different game's being played nearly every season. Though some house guests come into the game with a strategy, most aren't able to keep their day one plan intact for long, especially if they go on to win the game.
Ian Terry (Big Brother 14)
Ian Terry was only 21 years old when he won Big Brother 13, making him one of the youngest Big Brother winners in history. He used his grand prize money to pay off his student loan debt, which was nearly $80,000. He also bought himself a car, before reportedly putting the rest of the money away in a savings account.
Ian mostly stayed out of the spotlight for quite some time, until he made his return to the Big Brother house for the All-Stars season last summer. Although he didn't win the game a second time, Ian was at peace with his loss. He has since created Twitch and Cameo accounts, which make it easy for him to interact with his fans frequently. According to Ian's account, he works as a consultant in Houston, Texas.
Andy Herren (Big Brother 15)
According to Andy's Twitter profile, Andy Herren currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. Since winning Big Brother 15, Andy's been extremely active on social media, growing a rather large following on Instagram and Twitter. His quirky and funny personality has shined on both platforms. Aside from posting comical content, Andy's been quite open about social injustices. Andy's also remained friends with some of his fellow BB alumni, and even attended Amanda Zuckerman's bachelorette party back in 2018.
Derrick Levasseur (Big Brother 16)
Derrick Levasseur used his Big Brother 16 prize money to grow his family, as he and his wife now have two daughters together. Since his time on the show, Derrick's retired from his position as a law enforcement detective. He wrote a book, "The Undercover Edge." The BB star also started a crime-related podcast, and founded a private investigation and consulting firm. Derrick and BB16 runner-up Cody Calafiore are still good friends.
Steve Moses (Big Brother 17)
Steve Moses has lived quite a low-key lifestyle since winning Big Brother 17. According to Steve's Twitter account, he currently resides in Orlando, Florida. At the moment, Steve owns a small business in the senior care niche. While the details surrounding his business are vague, Steve's work primarily takes place inside hospitals, nursing homes, and senior living communities.
Nicole Franzel (Season 18)
Nicole Franzel won Big Brother 18, after first being introduced on BB16. Four years later, she came close to becoming the first two-time winner on the show, while competing on Big Brother 22: All-Stars. However, Nicole ultimately ended up being the last person eliminated from BB22. Since then, Nicole's gotten married. She wed fellow Big Brother 18 alum Victor Arroyo. After postponing their wedding due to the pandemic, Nicole and Victor tied the knot in Florida back in March 2021, and welcomed their first child together (a son named Arrow) in July of the same year.
Josh Martinez (Big Brother 19)
Now also known as a contestant on The Challenge, Josh Martinez won Big Brother 19. Josh was planning on returning to Big Brother for the All-Stars held in 2020, but just days before the premiere, Josh tested positive for COVID-19 while in sequester for the show. This resulted in him no longer being allowed to compete. Because of this turn in events, Josh ultimately ended up competing on The Challenge instead.
Kaycee Clark (Big Brother 20)
Following her win in 2018, Big Brother 20 winner Kaycee Clark continued on in the world of reality TV. Similar to many Big Brother former houseguests, Kaycee went on to compete on The Challenge, alongside fellow BB alumni Fessy Shafaat and Josh Martinez. She even met her partner Nany Gonzalez on The Challenge. Kaycee's grown her Instagram following, teaming up with brands such as Bud Light, and the skincare company, Tula.
Jackson Michie (Big Brother 21)
Controversial Big Brother 21 winner Jackson Michie appears to be working to better himself since his time on the show. Following the end of BB21, Jackson and his showmance girlfriend Holly Allen moved in together. However, they later called it quits on their relationship. Since then, Jackson has been focusing on his mental and physical health. Nearly two years after his win, Jackson opened up about years of substance abuse, which happened before he was cast on Big Brother.
Cody Calafiore (Big Brother 22)
The winner of Big Brother: All Stars was Cody Calafiore, who's been keeping things pretty low-key since his Big Brother win. After leaving the Big Brother 22: All-Stars house, Cody headed home to his long-term relationship with his then-girlfriend, Christi. He and Christi have used some of his earnings to move into a new apartment together, and eventually got engaged in mid-2022. Cody's also been keeping up with fans during his weekly live Twitch videos. Not long after winning the season, Cody said that he plans to save some money to grow his family.
Xavier Prather (Big Brother 23)
Xavier Prather was the winner of Big Brother 23, after an incredibly grueling game that was dominated by his alliance, The Cookout. Crowned the first Black winner of any regular season of Big Brother, Xavier was incredibly proud of his win, and spoke highly of his time in the BB house. After winning the season, Xavier went on to compete on The Challenge: USA, where he was eliminated mid-season. Xavier and his fiancee Kenzie Hansen, whom he proposed to in 2023, have been enjoying their time as a newly-engaged couple, while Xavier recovers from surgery on his Achilles tendon.
Taylor Hale (Big Brother 24)
The most recent BB winner Taylor Hale worked her way through an incredibly intense summer, and became the first Black woman to win a regular season of Big Brother. She's also the first player to ever take home the grand prize and America's Favorite House Guest. With a total of $800,000 lining her pockets thanks to Big Brother 24, Taylor and fellow house guest Joseph Abdin began a relationship after the season ended. However, things ended for the couple after about six months. Taylor's continued to make public appearances, and has even chimed in about what she'd like to see on upcoming seasons of Big Brother.
Sources: Taylor Hale, Xavier Prather, Cody Calafiore, Jackson Michie, Kaycee Clark, Josh Martinez, Nicole Franzel, Steve Moses, Derrick Levasseur, Andy Herran, Ian Terry