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Loveita Adams Passionate and bursting with energy, this independent girl plans to make and keep as many promises as possible to build trust in the house. Age: 25 Hometown: Fort McMurray, AB Occupation: CEO & Founder of a natural skincare line Describe yourself in three words: Passionate, Driven, Leader Do you have a strategy to win Big Brother Canada? My strategy is to make as many promises as possible; even if I have to make promises or search for things to promise. The purpose behind this is that if you’re able to make a promise and keep it, you’ll immediately build trust. I want people to believe that I will do whatever I say. For instance, if I know I want to vote a certain person out, I might go up to someone who I know is a supporter of theirs and pretend I’m not sure what I will do. Then I’ll offer them my vote to support them. If I give them my word and keep it, they’ll believe in me. I’ve watched the show and looked at it from a statistics and psychology stand-point, and I’ve seen how valuable building trust and credibility can be. If you could take one thing inside the house, what would it be and why? Tajin! Look it up! I first discovered it in Mexico and I put it on absolutely everything. Fruit, veggies. It’s amazing – I always have it with me. Brain vs. Brawn. Which challenges, physical or mental, do you fear most? For physical challenges - because I’m tiny - I feel I will be good at anything to do with endurance. I did track and I like to sprint. I have a background in gymnastics. I’m not going to stack up against big strong guys in strength competitions. I’m terrible at history, English and geography but great at math and science. So for mental competitions, it will really depend. If you won, how would you spend the $100k? There’s a range of charities I love to support so I’d give to them. And I’d try to invest or save it – that way I could grow it to be more than $100k. Who is your Big Brother Canada idol and why? I love Brittnee (BBCAN Season 3). She was so good at putting her emotions aside to get herself to the end of the competition. There was a time when Sarah went against her in a challenge, and she put her emotions aside right away because she needed to stick with her alliance at that point. She was playing her own game and I respect that a lot. Also as a woman who wasn’t necessarily seen as a physical threat going in, she went into those competitions and did so amazing, even when she was up against some big burly guys. She blew me away. True North strong and free. What is your favourite thing about Canada? The fact that we have all four seasons! I find when I go on vacation I get hot within a few days and I want to come back to Canada. I can ski in the winter and dirt bike in the summer – there’s so many things we can do here!

Kelsey Faith This free-spirited sweetheart is looking to make new friends, and wants to win without getting any blood on her hands. Age: 25 Hometown: Calgary, AB Occupation: Flight Attendant & Bartender Describe yourself in three words: Positive, Free-spirited, Outgoing Do you have a strategy to win Big Brother Canada? My strategy going into the house is to sort of have no strategy. I just want to have fun with it and meet some really good people and be positive about the whole experience. I don’t want to overthink everything too much. I feel like that would just make me go crazy! If you could take one thing inside the house, what would it be and why? My Chihuahua, Harley. She’s getting older – she’s nine – and I’ll miss her. My boyfriend at the time bought her for me. My parents had said no but he got her for me anyways. Brain vs. Brawn. Which challenges, physical or mental, do you fear most? I don’t know! Maybe the mental – I know it’s a lot of memory stuff. Although, I’m going in knowing that I’m going to try and keep track of things. I’m fairly physical so I think I should do well at those. I’m not a gym rat but I like outdoor activities - snowboarding, long boarding and hiking. If you won, how would you spend the 100K? I would give back to my family – my mom, sister and dad. They’ve been supportive and they’ve been helping me out forever. I’d go somewhere on a trip to Africa or back to Asia. I spent some time at an Elephant Conservation Centre while I was in Thailand and so I’d like to go back and volunteer my time a bit longer. I’m also trying to get my pilot’s license. I haven’t started that process yet because it’s so expensive, so winning would allow me to do that. Who is your Big Brother Canada idol and why? I love Gary (BBCAN Season 1). I think he’s so great – just real and positive and sparkly. True North strong and free. What is your favourite thing about Canada? The mountains. Snowboarding. In Alberta I’m always

Joel Lefevre His likable disposition and nerdy attitude will let him fly under the radar until he needs to shift into gear to take the win. Age: 33 Hometown: Edmonton, AB Occupation: Actor HOH Wins:0 POV Wins:0 Nominations:0 Describe yourself in three words: Quirky, Outgoing, Passionate Do you have a strategy to win Big Brother Canada? My strategy is to make personal connections as soon as possible with everyone in the house. I don’t plan to have a showmance – I’m skeptical of them knowing that it’s a competition for a lot of money so the intentions aren’t necessarily good. That said, I wouldn’t say no to a showmance, because I wouldn’t want someone to be suspicious that I was on to them. I’d play along for a little while. If you could take one thing inside the house, what would it be and why? ?An autographed photo of my idol and favourite soccer player, Zinedine Zidane. It’s a signed photo of when the French team won the World Cup in 1998. I think it would inspire me to work harder in the house knowing where he came from and how much he was able to achieve. That just would remind me that I can do anything and take this all the way to win Big Brother Canada. ?? Brain vs. Brawn. Which challenges, physical or mental, do you fear most? I probably fear mental more than anything. I’m not all that savvy with puzzles. I read once in a while but really I think I’m just a lot more physically fit and active than people will guess. That’s sort of an element of surprise that I’m hoping people will be shocked by when they see me compete. I play competitive soccer. I work out every day. I do cardio, and hot yoga. I’m ready on that side of things. If you won, how would you spend the $100k? I would save a bunch of it for a rainy day so that I’m set financially down the road. I’d help my sister out, she’s expecting a baby and has a little boy so I’d give them some. I would like to give a portion to charities that deal with mental health awareness, which is very near and dear to my heart. Growing up I struggled with anxiety and depression and it’s something I think still has a lot of stigma. Who is your Big Brother Canada idol and why? That’s hard because there’s been so many memorable houseguests. I’d say the one I relate to the closest is probably Jordan Parhar (BBCAN Season 3). He’s a little bit quirky and made some dumb moves but I liked how he took everything with a grain of salt and his passion and excitement for Big Brother Canada was something I could definitely connect with. I will hopefully learn from his mistakes though! True North strong and free. What is your favourite thing about Canada? Probably the cultural diversity and that people from all walks of life are accepted. Whether it’s people from Mexico, France, Syria, the US – it’s just nice that everyone is accepted here and it’s nice to hear those people’s stories and that makes me feel proud.

Jared Kesler This polite pipeline worker is a brawny sweetheart who will charm the pants off all of the houseguests. Age: 24 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Occupation: Pipeline worker HOH Wins:0 POV Wins:0 Nominations:0 Describe yourself in three words: Polite, Funny, Athletic Do you have a strategy to win Big Brother Canada? My strategy is just to not get caught up in household drama. Being polite is kind of my main goal. It’s gotten me pretty far in life – people take kindly to “Yes sir. Thank you ma’am.” I don’t want to have a showmance, but I’m going to get awfully bored in that house. It’s the worst thing you can do for the purpose of winning but I’m going to run out of things to talk about with the guys. My mom would not be happy. If you could take one thing inside the house, what would it be and why? I would bring my best friend, Dan. It would be a riot to be there with your best friend. It would be great to have a companion right off the hop. Brain vs. Brawn. Which challenges, physical or mental, do you fear most? Memory challenges would probably be my biggest fear – trying to keep it all straight in my head. If you won, how would you spend the $100k? I am a certified fire fighter already but I’m going into school to get my paramedics certification, so the money could go towards that to give me a bit of a cushion. I’d also like to buy a property and have a cabin in the woods somewhere. Who is your Big Brother Canada idol and why? I don’t really have one. I like Jon (BBCAA Season 2), and I thought Emmett (BBCAN Season 1) was great as well, but I’m not looking to copy anyone. I just want to come at it my own way. True North strong and free. What is your favourite thing about Canada? I just like being outdoors. I don’t even mind the cold – people call it Winterpeg but the cold weather doesn’t bother me. Canada gives you a lot of opportunities to be outside, which I’m all about.

Dallas Cormier His loud laugh and beaming personality can brighten anyone’s day. His strategy is to win over the hearts of the houseguests and win over Canada. Age: 24 Hometown: Saint John, NB Occupation: Welder HOH Wins:0 POV Wins:0 Nominations:0 Describe yourself in three words: Life of the party, Class clown, Upbeat Do you have a strategy to win Big Brother Canada? I do. My strategy is to go in there and try and win that first HOH. I want everyone coming to me and trying to be my friend. After that I want to form an alliance with a male and a female houseguest. Sometimes it comes down to a bit of a gender war in there so it would be good to be covered on both sides. If you could take one thing inside the house, what would it be and why? Hmm. Interesting. I’d probably take a 60 ouncer of booze. It’s going to be a long ride and it’ll probably get a little edgy along the way. So a nip here and there would probably be good. Brain vs. Brawn. Which challenges, physical or mental, do you fear most? I’m a competitive monster. I’m kind of a sore loser. At physical competitions, I think I’ll pull my weight. For mental competitions, if there’s any math involved, I might not be the greatest or the sharpest knife in the drawer. If you won, how would you spend the $100k? I’d put about $20,000-$30,000 for a down payment on a house. I’m going to have about a $10,000 to $15,000 party. And I’m talking PARTY here. All my friends, family, everyone who has supported me. There will be champagne, confetti….more drinks. With the rest I want to do a lot of travelling. Brasil, Europe, things like that. $100,000 has a lot of zeroes but after my whole plan is done, I think there will only be a couple bucks at the end. Who is your Big Brother Canada idol and why? I personally enjoyed watching Kevin (BBCAN Season 3). He was social. He was smart, and he kind of got hooped by a triple eviction. There wasn’t much he could do about that. He was just a funny, light kind of guy. I’m definitely going to use some strategy he used while I’m in there. True North strong and free. What is your favourite thing about Canada? Definitely not the winters, I’ve got thin skin for the cold! The best thing about Canada is that everyone is easy-going and friendly. We’ve got that reputation worldwide and I enjoy that.

Christine Kelsey This self-professed “game freak” is looking to align with an opposite personality to hers, who she can pretend is her enemy in the house. Age: 47 Hometown: Vancouver, BC Occupation: Housekeeper HOH Wins:0 POV Wins:0 Nominations:0 Describe yourself in three words: Open, Honest, Outgoing Do you have a strategy to win Big Brother Canada? Sort of. I mean it’s all about the dynamics once you get in there, but basically I want to lay low while the big strong players duke it out, and then I’ll kick into high gear later. I’ll keep it under the radar for a while. I can be pretty loud and social but I don’t want to show that right away. I hide that side of myself all the time – people can’t handle me – so it won’t be hard to do that in the house. If you could take one thing inside the house, what would it be and why? My vitamins. I’m kind of addicted to them. Brain vs. Brawn. Which challenges, physical or mental, do you fear most? Brawn. Sometimes the brain too! Actually I’m 50/50. Maze challenges are just not going to happen for me. I can’t even find my way around my own apartment. Puzzles I can do. But anything with spinning? No way. I get dizzy like nobody’s business. If you won, how would you spend the $100k? I’m entrepreneurial so I’d put it into a business. I have thousands of business ideas just waiting to go. Who is your Big Brother Canada idol and why? I don’t know if I have an idol but I love Gary (BBCAN Season 1). He is outgoing and fun and has different personalities. I’m like that too. I also liked Sarah (BBCAN Season 3). Like me, she doesn’t believe in a lot of things – marriage, government - that kind of stuff. I’m a fan of Peter (BBCAN Season 1) too but he’s not my idol. Basically I like houseguests who are marching to the beat of their own drum. True North strong and free. What is your favourite thing about Canada? I like Canada because it’s cool. There’s lots of freedom and we don’t really get involved in a lot of drama.

Cassandra Shahinfar This sassy attention seeker is ready to make the other houseguests do her dirty work - both in the game and in the house. Age: 22 Hometown: Winnipeg, MB Occupation: Social Media Strategist Describe yourself in three words: Fun, Confident, Hilarious Do you have a strategy to win Big Brother Canada? Well Cassandra means seducer of all men so that can work for a strategy – making everyone fall in love with me! I can talk to any person at any age and get to know them. I plan to use my social skills in the house to get to know everyone, and make them feel I’m just there to have fun and be their friend, and not necessarily strategize or get into a clique. Even if someone who I’m not in an alliance with or who isn’t a key player seems to be down or having a hard day, if I see them down I will try and make them feel better. The fact that I’m helping them, they’ll remember that down the line, that I’m not just there for the game, I’m there for the people. When really, I’m just there for the game! I’m also planning to make a secret alliance with one male. Not necessarily a showmance but sort of like a Jon (BBCAN Season 2) and Neda (BBCAN Season 2) thing. I’d have him win the competitions that I can’t do myself, and I’d have him do my dirty work too. That would be ideal. If you could take one thing inside the house, what would it be and why? A bottomless bottle of wine! Like a nice Cabernet Sauvignon would be great! Brain vs. Brawn. Which challenges, physical or mental, do you fear most? I think I’ll be ok with the mental because I’ve prepped myself so much for that. I’m definitely more intimidated by the physical. Endurance scares me – I’m just not sure I could hold myself up in those situations. I always think back to Jillian and Topaz on that iceberg – that one I’d die on. If you won, how would you spend the $100k? I would donate it all to charity… Ha! Not really. I would take my mom on vacation to Hawaii – I’ve never been and it’s always been her dream to go. I would buy some new shoes, pay off my student loan and try and save some of it. I’m planning on winning. In my mind there’s no other option. I’m not there for the experience –I’m there to win. If I come second I’ll be pissed! Who is your Big Brother Canada idol and why? I love the Jon & Neda duo. I love Jon’s humour and how he was so underrated. No one saw him as a threat till the end! I love Neda’s strategies. Jon was her meat shield. Between the two of them though, she’s my number one! True North strong and free. What is your favourite thing about Canada? We have the hottest leader in the world – Justin Trudeau! We’re the shit!