Big Brother 9 Will Bring Together 'Soulmates,' New Cast Revealed by CBS

CBS has revealed the identities of the new Big Brother houseguests -- and, not coincidentally,  they're all single and available. 

It's all a part of the latest Big Brother twist. CBS explains in a press release:

When this group of 16 singles enters the house, they will be told they are being matched up with their "soul mate," a stranger who may prove to be their true love or their worst nightmare.  Whether there is a love connection or not, once paired up, the Houseguests' life in the game depends on their partner.  They must strategize, plot and scheme together as a couple for a chance at the prize.  These "lovebirds" will live together as a couple meaning they will sleep in the same bed, hold Head of Household as a couple, be nominated for eviction as a pair, and if the time comes, say their goodbyes together upon eviction. 

The houseguests are:

Adam  

Single

29

Public Relations Manager

Del Ray Beach, Fla. via Cherry Hill, NJ

  

Amanda  

Single

23

Paralegal

Fridley, Minn.

  

Alex  

Single

24

DJ Company Owner

Staten Island, NY

  

Allison  

Single

28

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Boston, Mass.

  

Chelsia  

Single

21

College Student

Cedar Falls, Iowa

  

Jacob  

Single

23

Electrician

Dallas, Ga. 

  

James  

Single

21

Originally From: Sarasota, Fla.

Riding Bicycle Around The World

  

Jen  

Single

26

Bartender

Columbus, Ohio

  

Joshuah  

Single

25

Advertising Media Buyer

Dallas, Tex.

  

Matt  

Single

23

Roofing Foreman

Charleston, Mass.

  

Natalie  

Single

28

Bikini Barista

Salem, Ore.

  

Neil  

Single

29

Realtor

Los Angeles, Calif.

  

Parker  

Single

26

Paparazzo

Northridge, Calif.

  

Ryan  

Single

27

College Student

Columbus, Ohio

  

Sharon 

Single

23

Realtor

Olathe, Kan.

  

Sheila 

Single Mom

45

Former Model

Reseda, Calif. via Memphis, Tenn.

Big Brother 9 premieres Feb. 12. Photo of contestant Jen provided by CBS.