MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Alejandra (Ali) Martinez Age: 30 Hometown: Vancouver Occupation: Personal trainer

Ali is ready to crush the competition but still wants to make some authentic connections along the way.

Andrew Miller Age: 36 Hometown: Toronto

Occupation: Small business owner Andrew is confident his athletic prowess and sharp mind can take down the competition.

Derek Kesseler Age: 27 Hometown: Beaumont, Alta. Occupation: Clothing brand owner and server/bartender

Derek is hoping to use his charisma to draw in alliances — plus a steamy showmance to fog up the screen.

Erica Hill Age: 23 Hometown: Pickering, Ont. Occupation: Server

Erica plans to use her sunny attitude and humour to make friends and keep herself off the target list.

Hamza Hatoum Age: 27 Hometown: Thunder Bay, Ont. Occupation: Soccer coach Hamza calls himself “the champ that runs the camp” and won’t bow down to anyone.

Jesse Larson Age: 24 Hometown: Saskatoon

Occupation: Sales executive A business-minded socialite, nothing is out of the question for Jesse.

Johnny Mulder Age: 28 Hometown: Victoria

Occupation: House husband Johnny is a proud househusband with a heart of gold and a shrewd intellect.

Kaela Grant Age: 25 Hometown: Saint John, N.B. Occupation: Wine ambassador Kaela plans to use her sweet smile to hide her competitiveness.

Madeline (Maddy) Poplett Age: 25 Hometown: Ottawa Occupation: Bartender

Maddy is ready to do anything to win, including tricking a hunky competitor into doing her bidding.

Olivia Riemer Age: 21 Hometown: Guelph, Ont. Occupation: Student

Olivia is a logical, Type A beauty who’s not afraid to speak her mind.

Paras Atashnak Age: 23 Hometown: Vancouver Occupation: Student

Paras is confident that no one will see past her bubbly shell to find her fierce intellect before it’s too late.

Rozina Yaqub Age: 49 Hometown: Toronto Occupation: Religious educator Rozina’s endless energy and love for life is contagious, but don’t underestimate her.

Ryan Ballantine Age: 39 Hometown: Calgary

Occupation: Fire safety technician and department manager

Ryan is a Big Brother Canada superfan who plans to manipulate and find the perfect secret alliance partner.

William Kenny Age: 25 Hometown: Trepassey, N.L. Occupation: Oilfield technician William is a self-proclaimed goofy Newfoundlander who’s ready for anything.