The Ultimate List Of All 27 Big Brother US Winners: From Dr. Will's Reign To The Latest $750,000 Champion (2025 Update)

The Big Brother House has been the stage for strategic masterminds, social butterflies, and competition beasts for over two decades, culminating in 27 regular season winners. As of December 2025, the reality TV landscape has a new champion to analyze, with the latest season concluding in a dramatic jury vote. This definitive list provides a comprehensive look at every houseguest who walked away with the grand prize, from the show’s humble beginnings in 2000 to the most recent $750,000 winner, Ashley Hollis. This article dives deep into the history of the US version of the show, detailing the complete list of champions and spotlighting the most influential players whose gameplay strategies are still debated by fans today. Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated Big Brother superfan, prepare to revisit the greatest strategic moves, most shocking betrayals, and the current lives of the show's biggest stars.

The Complete Roster of Big Brother US Champions (Season 1–27)

The journey to becoming a Big Brother winner requires a unique blend of social charm, strategic foresight, and competitive prowess. Unlike other reality shows, the winner is chosen by a jury of their peers—the very houseguests they evicted. This means the best players must master the art of "jury management." The list below is a comprehensive record of every winner from the first season to the most recent champion, Ashley Hollis, who was crowned in September 2025.

• Season 1 (2000): Eddie McGee
• Season 2 (2001): Will Kirby (Dr. Will)
• Season 3 (2002): Lisa Donahue
• Season 4 (2003): Jun Song
• Season 5 (2004): Drew Daniel
• Season 6 (2005): Maggie Ausburn
• Season 7 (2006): Mike "Boogie" Malin (All-Stars)
• Season 8 (2007): Evel Dick Donato
• Season 9 (2008): Adam Jasinski
• Season 10 (2008): Dan Gheesling
• Season 11 (2009): Jordan Lloyd
• Season 12 (2010): Hayden Moss
• Season 13 (2011): Rachel Reilly
• Season 14 (2012): Ian Terry
• Season 15 (2013): Andy Herren
• Season 16 (2014): Derrick Levasseur
• Season 17 (2015): Steve Moses
• Season 18 (2016): Nicole Franzel
• Season 19 (2017): Josh Martinez
• Season 20 (2018): Kaycee Clark
• Season 21 (2019): Jackson Michie
• Season 22 (2020): Cody Calafiore (All-Stars 2)
• Season 23 (2021): Xavier Prather
• Season 24 (2022): Jag Bains
• Season 25 (2023): Matt Klotz
• Season 26 (2024): Chelsie Baham
• Season 27 (2025): Ashley Hollis

The Newest Big Brother Winner: Ashley Hollis’s Triumph

The most recent season of *Big Brother US*, Season 27, concluded on September 28, 2025, with attorney Ashley Hollis securing the $750,000 prize. Hollis, a 25-year-old from New York, overcame a rocky start in the house, where she was initially ostracized by some houseguests. Her game was defined by a strong social game and excellent jury management, allowing her to reach the final two. She defeated runner-up Vince Panaro in a convincing 6-1 jury vote, demonstrating her ability to articulate her strategy and build key relationships with the jury members despite being on the block multiple times. Her victory cemented her place as the 27th champion and the latest example of a player who can overcome early adversity to win the entire game.

The Legends of Big Brother: Dr. Will Kirby and Dan Gheesling

While every winner has a unique story, a few champions are universally recognized as the gold standard of *Big Brother* gameplay. Dr. Will Kirby and Dan Gheesling are often cited in the "greatest of all time" debate, and their strategies defined entire eras of the show.

Dr. Will Kirby: The Master of the Social Game

Dr. Will Kirby, the winner of *Big Brother 2* (2001), is widely regarded as the most influential social player in the show's history. His strategy was revolutionary: he openly admitted to being a villain, dared houseguests to evict him, and yet charmed his way to the end. His game centered on the "Chilltown" alliance, a famous showmance with runner-up Nicole Nilson, and his unique ability to manipulate the house into doing his bidding. He returned for *Big Brother 7: All-Stars* and placed fourth, further solidifying his legend status by navigating a house full of former champions and fan favorites.

Dr. Will’s Post-Show Career

Unlike many reality stars, Dr. Will Kirby leveraged his fame to boost his already successful medical career. He is a board-certified dermatologist and an Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology. He frequently appears as a medical expert on television shows like *Dr. 90210* and *The Talk*. Today, he is a prominent figure in the medical aesthetics industry, demonstrating that a successful *Big Brother* run can be a stepping stone to professional success.

Dan Gheesling: The Architect of The Funeral

Dan Gheesling, the winner of *Big Brother 10* (2008), is famous for orchestrating one of the most brilliant and controversial moves in reality TV history: The Funeral. Dan’s initial strategy was to play a quiet, weak game, allowing other houseguests to underestimate him. When he returned for *Big Brother 14*, he found himself on the block and facing near-certain eviction. Instead of campaigning, he called a house meeting—his own "funeral"—where he delivered an emotional, manipulative speech. During this "funeral," he publicly threw his closest ally, Danielle Murphree, under the bus, then privately convinced her to trust him again, saving himself from eviction and dismantling the opposition. This move is still studied as the ultimate example of deceptive gameplay and masterful manipulation.

The Rise of Competition Beasts and The New Era

The game has evolved significantly since the early seasons. Modern winners often rely on a combination of physical dominance and strategic alliances, leading to the rise of the "Comp Beast" archetype.

The Comp Beasts and Strategic Alliances

* Derrick Levasseur (BB16): Derrick played a flawless, "undercover cop" game. He was never nominated and was the puppet master of his "Hitmen" alliance with Cody Calafiore. His social strategy was so dominant that his physical game was rarely tested. * Kaycee Clark (BB20): Kaycee is the epitome of a competition beast. She won a record-tying five Veto competitions and a Head of Household (HOH) competition, securing her path to the end and demonstrating that late-game dominance can overcome a quieter social start. * Chelsie Baham (BB26): The Season 26 winner, Chelsie Baham, also showed a strong competitive edge, nearly breaking the record for the most HOH wins in a single season. Her ability to combine competition wins with a solid social game, allowing her to "mist" her runner-up, Makensy Manbeck, into taking her to the final two, highlights the modern winning formula. The evolution of the winners' list proves that there is no single path to victory in *Big Brother*. Whether through the pure manipulation of a Dan Gheesling, the social charm of a Dr. Will, or the competitive fire of a Kaycee Clark, each champion had to master the delicate balance of strategy, social dynamics, and luck to walk away with the $750,000 grand prize.

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