The best thing to happen to Canada since Tim Hortons is back, and this time Big Brother Canada is going international. For its fourth season, Big Brother has decided to open his doors to former contestants from Big Brother USA, Big Brother UK, Big Brother Italy, and Big Brother Australia. While some viewers may be a bit puzzled by the producer’s choices, only two of the international Big Brother celebrities will be allowed to enter the house (although I would not be surprised if the first “Twisto’s Twist” allows the other two “celebrities” to enter.)

I will hold off on my predictions of the four international houseguests, and wait to see how the vote plays out before I included them in the rankings. As for the 14 new houseguests, below is a ranking of the likelihood of each of them winning Big Brother 4 based solely on a 90 second interview with producers, and their brief bio on the Golbal TV website.

14. Raul

Raul seems like he will be a loose cannon in the BB house. He admits that he is likely to bring the sass, which is NEVER a good thing in the BB house (unless you are Rachel Reilly, I suppose.) His drama is sure to cause some unnecessary fights in the house. His housemates (even the ones he may be aligned with) will begin to see that he is too much of a liability, and throw him under the bus way before the jury begins.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: PRE JURY

13. Cassandra

First off, Cassandra is going to make for some amazing television. She is fun, outgoing, dramatic, and not afraid to be criticized for who she is. That being said, she wants to play the game as if she is not familiar with the show. In one interview she said “I’m going to be like, what is a veto ceremony?”
I see this backfiring on her, as her houseguests that are Superfans will think she is just there for the cameras, and not appreciate her lack of “BB knowledge.”

If she is not careful, Cassandra may find herself talking to Arisa on Thursday night, wishing she had not acted so naive about the game that her housemates have been waiting many years to play.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: PRE JURY. However, if she somehow makes the jury, she will likely be dragged to the end, and get slaughtered in the finals.

12. Maddy

Based solely on first impressions, Maddy seems to be the least likable of the three young, blonde girls. When asked why she thinks she was chosen to be on the show, her response was “duh…. because I am awesome.”

If Maddy is not careful, her confidence will come across as arrogance, and she will find herself in the middle of a lot of the female drama this season.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: First Evicted

11. Joel

In a house full of “bros,” Joel will find himself in the famous BB role of “odd man out.” Despite all of the guys seeming genuinely polite and accepting, Joel will find himself “bro-less.” In addition to this, the house is also full of young girls that will likely be annoyed by Joel’s nerdy persona, and his intelligence.
Joel’s only hope is to form a solid bond with Christine, and have her pull him into an alliance that she forms with some of the younger guys.
If Joel doesn’t have at least Christine looking out for him, he is toast real quick.
Also, many of these Canadian houseguests likely know of Ian Terry, and Steve Moses, both winners of Big Brother USA, and both just about as nerdy as Joel. There is very little chance of them letting Joel get anywhere near the end of the game and pull another BB win for the nerds.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: PRE JURY

10. Loveita

In one of the brief interviews I saw with Loveita, the very first word she used to describe herself was “vocal.” Sure, that is the word that you want to repeat over and over again during casting, but if she continues to play up the role of the “vocal independent woman” she will be in some hot water.

Loveita seems like a lovely woman, but, like Maddy, saying things like “I think I’m pretty,” as she did in her interview, will not do her any favors in the BB house. While it is exceptionally important to be confident (both in life and in the BB house,) houseguests will use any reason they can to nominate someone (especially in the first few weeks) and if other female houseguests think that you are arrogant, they will use that as the first excuse to target you.

Loveita’s vocalness will be entertaining to watch, but will ultimately get her evicted from the house.

PRE SHOW PREDICTION: Early Jury

9. Christine

Christine seems like the typical “older” BB female houseguests that we have been seeing since the beginning of BB. But, Christine may be just edgy enough, and entertaining enough, to make it farther than many of the other forty-something women in BB history.
My suggestion for Christine is to team up with the younger guys, and be their eyes and ears. The strong guys will do anything in their power to protect her, and she could cruise to the end of the game.
This will also prevent her from having to get too girly-girly with the younger ladies of the house, which I see her having an issue with.
I predict some blow out fights with Christine and a younger female houseguests, and it is very likely that the public watching from home will be supporting Christine. If she plays smart from the get-go, she could make it very far. But, if she segregates herself early on because of her age, she could very easily be the first to go.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: If she makes friends with the younger guys right away: Final 5. If she doesn’t, she will be gone week 1-2.

8. Kelsey

Kelsey is the complete package. She is super sexy, very likable, laid back, and easy going. She will remain drama free, which is a very good thing as a BB contestant. She will fly under the radar for quite a long time, until the houseguests realize that she is a massive threat to win the game because she is so damn perfect.
The only thing Kelsey has going against her is that she is not really a fan of the show. I do not think Kelsey is prepared to play this game anywhere close to hard enough. The pressure of the game will get to her, and she will not have it in her to deceive, backstab, or screw her friends over.
She will be voted out early jury, or maybe even pre jury, and she will not care any less. But, men all around the world will care. Very much.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 10TH-12TH PLACE.

7. Philippe

Philippe will be the stud of the BB house. The guys will love him, the girls will love him, and the public will love him. He seems to be an all-round lovable guy. However, being just 21 years old, Philippe will be more focused on partying and hooking up, then winning the game.
Philippe’s number 1 priority will not be getting to the end of the game, and a showmance will likely put too big of a target on his back, and send him home.
The guys will begin to think he is getting too close with his lady friend, and the ladies that are not his lady friend, will be jealous, and want him gone immediately.

Philippe will win some challenges and make some big moves before his inevitable, emotional eviction, and seperation from his “sweetheart,” whoever that may be. My prediction: Paige.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: EARLY JURY (9th place)

6. Ramsey

Ramsey seems like a very nice, sincere, good-hearted guy. Not someone that has the ability to lie, and deceive. Unlike Kelsey, who will not care enough to lie and deceive, Ramsey will try, and be unable to lie and deceive.
Also, the fact that he doesn’t drink may prevent him from coming best buddies with the guys, and segregate him a bit.

Because he will be so likable, he should have no problem cruising to the jury portion of the game, but the houseguests will be unanimous in the fact that they need to get this awesome guy out of the house well before he has the opportunity to crush them in a final vote.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 8TH PLACE

5. Mitchell

Mitchell seems to be the poor man’s Kevin Martin. He will be funny, but not as funny as Kevin. He will be charming, but not as charming as Kevin. He is handsome, but not as handsome as Kevin. And he will be great at analyzing the game, but not as great as Kevin.

…. and Kevin finished in 9th place.

Mitchell could prove me wrong though. He could be great at the game if he does not annoy his houseguests. Also, Kevin was evicted during a triple eviction. If he could have made it out of the triple eviction night, who knows what magic he could have worked to win the game. It could have been possible. And it is certainly possible that Mitchell can do it too.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: EARLY JURY if he gets too cocky. Or THE WINNER.
If he is in the finals against anyone other than Jared, he will win.

4. Paige

Paige is a perfect blend of the other 2 blonde females. She has the tenacity of Maddy, with the endearment of Kelsey. If she can use this to her advantage, she won’t be anyone’s main target for a while. Let Maddy be the bitchy blonde, and let Kelsey be the “under the radar” blonde.
If she can make it to the end with either of them, she will win the game.
Two things stand out for what I think could hurt Paige:

1. A showmance. I will be shocked if Paige does not end up in a showmance. Probably with Philippe.
2. Be a driving force behind an all-female alliance and get caught.

If she can avoid these two things, she has a very good chance at winning the season.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: LATE JURY

3. Sharry

Sharry has a big, bold, lovable personality, and if she can tone it down just a bit, will be able to get along great with the guys and the ladies of the house.

Sharry is going into the house with the intention of listening more than speaking, and that could be the thing that separates her from the other ladies in the house that want to get their voices heard.

I expect her to remain drama free, and sail through to the jury portion of the game. If she can step up her game during the final weeks, and make a few unexpected big game moves, she could easily win.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 3RD PLACE

2. Jared

Jared will be loved by everyone. He will be the bro’s bro, and the ladies man. He is so down to Earth, polite and kind that people will forget they are playing a game with him. If he is in the finals, he will demolish anyone else that is against him.

The problem will be that he will be targeted late in the game for being such a great guy. Once he doesn’t win HoH or PoV in the final weeks, he will be target #1.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: 4TH PLACE
1. Dallas

After watching Dallas for a minute or so, I already want to get a beer with him. He

will be funny, but not too funny that he annoys people. He will be a nice guy, but not too nice that you are terrified to go to the finals against him. He will be strategic, but not too strategic that he stands out as playing both sides of the house. And he will be good at the competitions, but not the absolute biggest physical, or mental threat.
He will be bros will all the guys, and will not have the added stress of falling in a showmance, as he already has a girlfriend back home. This game is Dallas’ to lose, and I do not think he is going to let that happen.

PRE SEASON PREDICTION: WINNER

Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment, or your predictions below!