Jag Bains
Jag Bains | |
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| Born | Jagateshwar Bains February 14, 1998 Omak, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Occupation | Television personality |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Jagateshwar "Jag" Bains (born February 14, 1998) is an American reality television personality. He is the winner of the 25th season of the American reality television series Big Brother, becoming the first Sikh-Punjabi to win the series.[1]
Big Brother
Season 25
CBS announced Bains as a Big Brother 25 houseguest on July 31, 2023.[2] Initially, Bains struggled to gain traction in the game and was actually evicted in Week 4 by a unanimous vote. However, his closest ally, Matt Klotz, used the Power of Invincibility to save him and give him a second chance in the game.[3]
Bains was awarded the $750,000 grand prize by the season's jury, winning by a vote of 5–2 over Matt Klotz, and he became the first Sikh-Punjabi player to win Big Brother.[4] He was also the first houseguest to win after previously being evicted from the house.
Season 26
Bains appeared on a special episode of Big Brother 26 alongside fellow winners Cody Calafiore (from seasons 16 and 22) and Taylor Hale (from season 24) to look back on the first three weeks of the season and reveal the next twist.[5]
Season 27
Bains made a guest appearance on Big Brother: Unlocked in a segment called "Get Jaggy with It."[6]
The Amazing Race
The Amazing Race 38
In 2025, Bains competed on The Amazing Race 38 partnered with his brother, Jas Bains. The season will premiere on September 25, 2025 on CBS.[7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Big Brother 25 | Contestant | Winner; (42 episodes) |
| 2024 | Big Brother 26 | Guest | (2 episodes) |
| 2025 | Big Brother: Unlocked | Guest | Companion show with Big Brother 27 (1 episode} |
| The Amazing Race 38 | Contestant |
References
- ^ "Big Brother Crowns Its First-Ever Sikh Winner, Makes History for Third Year in a Row". People. November 9, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ Ross, Dalton (July 31, 2023). "Meet the cast of 'Big Brother 25'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 31, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "Big Brother Recap: Who Won the Power of Invincibility? And Did They Use It?". TVLine. August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "'Big Brother' Season 25 Finale: Who Won The CBS Reality Competition?". Dateline. November 9, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "TVLine Items: Big Brother Special Episode, Adam Sandler's Netflix Stand-Up Show and More". TVLine. August 7, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ "Tonight On Big Brother Unlocked: More Behind The Scenes". Big Brother Network. August 8, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- ^ Bloom, Mike (August 14, 2025). "It's a 'Big Brother' Takeover! Meet the Full Cast of 'The Amazing Race 38'". Parade. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
