By John Powell – Global TV

Sixteen new houseguests, including a celebrity chef, will be entering the Big Brother house this Wednesday. The 17th houseguest will be voted on by the houseguests. More details are to come on the premiere.

The season two-night premiere event airs Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on Global TV.

The houseguests will not only have to battle themselves but also the twists dropped by BB AI, who will be taking over the house this summer.

Here are this season’s houseguests: