A look at the 13 "Big Brother 10" contestants: > Michelle Costa, 28 Hometown: Cumberland, R.I. Occupation: Real estate agent Most Unique Item Packed: Crossword puzzles Audition Process: Costa said this was her second time trying out after sending in an audition tape. Strategy: "I'm going to do whatever it takes to win, whether it's bad, good or ugly." > Steven Daigle, 35 Hometown: Dallas Occupation: Geographic consultant Most Unique Item Packed: Hat can for his two cowboy hats Audition Process: Casting associates called his gay rodeo organization looking for competitors to audition. Strategy: "I want to go in there open to let anything happen." > April Dowling, 30 Hometown: Higley, Ariz. Occupation: Finance manager Most Unique Item Packed: Tiny snowglobe Audition Process: She was discovered by casting staff after making it to the "Survivor" semifinals. Strategy: "I have no idea. I don't even know what I'm going to do in the next hour." > Robert "Memphis" Garrett, 25 Hometown: Los Angeles Occupation: Mixologist and party planner Most Unique Item Packed: Reebok Pump sneakers Audition Process: A casting associate hounded him to audition. He said he'd only do "Survivor" or "Big Brother." Strategy: "I'm going to be who I am. I'm a hustler. For some reason, people just trust me. And they should." > Dan Gheesling, 24 Hometown: Dearborn, Mich. Occupation: Private high school teacher Most Unique Item Packed: American flag Audition Process: After sending in an audition tape, he's been invited to the audition finals three times. Strategy: "My personality traits will play into my strategy and make this an easy summer for me." > Jessie Godderz, 22 Hometown: Huntington Beach, Calif. Occupation: Bodybuilder, personal trainer and model Most Unique Item Packed: Posing trunks Audition Process: Godderz's manager received a last-minute call from a casting associate for him to audition. Strategy: "I have to play psychological mind games when I walk into a gym, so I think it'll be a little like that." > Brian Hart, 27 Hometown: San Francisco Occupation: Telecommunication account manager Most Unique Item Packed: "The Office" stress balls Audition Process: He said he was spotted by a casting associate and had to be coaxed into auditioning. Strategy: "My strategy is to find something in common with everyone in there." > Gerry MacDonald, 75 Hometown: Magnolia, Texas Occupation: Retired sales and marketing executive Most Unique Item Packed: Korean War veteran hat Audition Process: This die-hard fan sent in an audition tape for "Big Brother 9" but was called for "10." Continued... |