Texas residents Barrett Pfeiffer and Chuk Anyanwu are among the 16 contestants competing in the 28th season of Big Brother, which CBS confirmed will premiere on July 9. The season marks a milestone for the network, as the show becomes the first primetime series to reach 1,000 original episodes.
Who are the Texas contestants on Big Brother 28?
Austin-based Jumbotron engineer Barrett Pfeiffer and Dallas supply chain management analyst Chuk Anyanwu are representing Texas in the new season. Both contestants are 27 years old.

Pfeiffer, who stands 6-foot-6, has positioned himself as a strategic player. On his personal Instagram account, he characterized himself as “giggly, charming, spicy” and noted his intention to use the fact that others may underestimate him to his advantage. He explicitly stated, “I’m not actually a caterpillar, I am a snake,” hinting at a deceptive gameplay style.
Anyanwu is a first-generation immigrant who is banking on his interpersonal skills. He told his social media followers he possesses an “insane social game” and believes he has the ability to connect with anyone. Regarding his entry into the house, Anyanwu noted, “There’s one end, where there’s so much money I can win, and there’s a whole other end where I am about to be in a house with insane people.”
Big Brother is set to make television history this summer by becoming the first primetime series to hit the 1,000-episode mark. CBS has indicated that this season will feature the highest volume of programming hours in the show’s history.
What can viewers expect from the new season?
The 28th season of Big Brother debuts on Thursday, July 9, with a 90-minute premiere starting at 7 p.m. CT, according to CBS. Following the premiere, the network is launching a companion series titled Big Brother: Unlocked.
Premiering on July 10, the Friday-night talk show will provide additional context for viewers through exclusive footage from inside the house, special guest appearances, and interviews with the cast members.
How does the show manage such high-volume production?
Pro Tip: For viewers looking to track the performance of contestants like Pfeiffer and Anyanwu, keeping an eye on the Big Brother: Unlocked companion series is essential, as it often provides behind-the-scenes insights not covered in the primary broadcast episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Big Brother season 28 premiere? The season begins on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. CT.
- Where are the Texas contestants from? Barrett Pfeiffer is based in Austin, and Chuk Anyanwu is from Dallas.
- What is Big Brother: Unlocked? It is a Friday-night companion talk show featuring exclusive house footage, interviews, and special guests.
- How many episodes has Big Brother produced? The show is reaching its 1,000th original episode this summer, a first for a primetime series.
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