Big Brother 9 Will Have A Record High 16 Houseguests

According to a television promo for the new season of Big Brother, this winter's edition will feature a record high 16 houseguests. The most houseguests the show has had in previous seasons has been 14.

More houseguests = more trouble and more fun!

Julie Chen will announced the cast of Big Brother 9 this Thursday on the Early Show. The new season premieres Tuesday February 12.

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