When it comes to reality television, CBS's Big Brother is without a doubt one of the most successful in TV history! The series first began back in 2000 and was inspired by the original series in the Netherlands. Now, after 22 seasons, the series has seen immense success amongst its millions of viewers, and rightfully so.
While the reality competition series has seen some of the most skilled players, from Derrick Levasseur, Daniele Donato, to Janelle Pierzina, who is deemed the "Queen of Big Brother", they may not be worth the most! With Big Brother's $500,000 grand prize, past winners have had a huge advantage of making it big when it comes to their finances. Well, with 22 winners, here is exactly who lands on top when it comes to the biggest bank account.
10 Will Kirby - $5 Million
Will Kirby or Dr. Will Kirby as he's known within the Big Brother universe first appeared on the hit reality show back in 2001 for the series' second season. Will walked away with the $500,000 prize, and rightfully so!
The BB2 star made his return this past season for a major game-changing twist, which fans were beyond excited about. In addition to his appearance on the CBS show, Kirby has appeared on Dr. 90210, The Doctors, and Battle of the Network Reality Stars, amassing him a net worth of $5 million!
9 Dan Gheesling - $5 Million
When it comes to the Big Brother game, there are only a few select players who have managed to master both the endurance and social aspect that it takes to win it all. Dan Gheesling, who fits that description perfectly, is without a doubt one of the most successful players in BB history!
The star first appeared on the 10th season, where he went on to win the $500,000 prize in a 7-0 unanimous vote. Gheesling later appeared in season 14, where he placed second and took home $50,000. Dan is one of two contestants to have made the final 2 twice, earning him the title as one of the best. Due to his success on the show and his own businesses, Dan now has a net worth of $5 million!
8 Hayden Moss - $2 Million
Hayden Moss first came to prominence after he took home the win and $500,000 prize money back during Big Brother 12. He was considered the "heartthrob" of the season and was a leader of one of the most successful alliances, The Brigade, which ultimately secured Hayden his win. He also appeared on Survivor: Blood vs. Water, making him quite the CBS pro. Due to his success with Big Brother and his other reality show adventures, Hayden has amassed a net worth of $2 million.
7 Nicole Franzel - $1 Million
Nicole Franzel first joined the BB sphere back in season 16, however, she didn't manage to win the game that time around. Luckily for Nicole, she returned two seasons later and took home the win! Franzel also became the first-ever female contestant to beat a male player in the final 2.
This didn't mark the end of Nicole's Big Brother journey, as she returned to the limelight for season 22. Despite making it far, and potentially being the first player to win twice, Nicole was eliminated. From her success on the show and her booming social media career, the star has amassed a net worth of $1 million.
6 Rachel Reilly - $500,000
When it comes to Big Brother, Rachel Reilly is definitely one name that you remember! The star first appeared on BB12, where she placed in ninth, however, Reilly returned for season 13, in which she took home the grand prize.
Rachel quickly became a CBS fan favorite as she and her hubby, Brendan Villegas, and then sister, Elissa Reilly appeared on The Amazing Race, where she received third place both times. Now, Rachel is the host and producer of Reality Relapse, which has contributed to her impressive $500,000 net worth!
5 Lisa Donahue -$500,000
Lisa Donahue appeared in season 3 of Big Brother! While she may not be too well known today, she is still very much well respected amongst the BB community, especially considering she was the first female winner. Donahue, who was a bartender prior to her time on reality television, had big dreams to become an actress. Luckily with her newfound fame from the show, Lisa scored recurring roles on Entourage and Dr. Vegas. Now, Lisa is a photographer with a net worth of $500,000!
4 Dick Donato - $300,000
Dick Donato is easily one of the most controversial players in Big Brother history! The star first came to prominence back in season 8, where he took home the win. Dick beat out his daughter, Daniele Donato, in the final 2, however, both Dick and Daniele returned for season 13.
Despite his return to Big Brother, Dick, who has been given the nickname "Evel Dick", had to back out due to personal reasons. Although he left earlier than expected, the star has remained an integral part of Big Brother and now hosts his own BB recap show, Dick At Night, which has certainly contributed to his $300,000 net worth.
3 Jordan Lloyd - $300,000
Jordan Lloyd is without a doubt one of the most loved Big Brother players of all time! The star first joined the BB sphere back in season 11 where she took home the $500,000 prize money. During her time on BB11, Jordan formed a "showmance" with fellow player, Jeff Schroeder.
The two returned for the show's 13th season as a duo, where they managed to steal America's heart yet again. Jordan and Jeff went on to appear on CBS's The Amazing Race, all of which has made it possible for her to amass a net worth of $300,000!
2 Andy Herren - $250,000
Andy Herren gained prominence as a contestant on the 15th season of Big Brother! While Andy did not bring much to the table during his season, which is voted as one of the most underwhelming, Herren made history when he became the first-ever openly gay contestant to win the $500,000 prize. Andy won his season with 7 out of 9 votes, which was quite a tight vote, however, he still managed to take home the win and secure himself a current net worth of $250,000.
1 Drew Daniel - $100,000
Drew Daniel may be one of the earlier Big Brother winners, but he certainly is not a forgotten one! The star appeared on Big Brother season 5, where he took home the win after defeating Michael "Cowboy" Ellis in a 4-3 vote. Despite it being extremely close, Daniel won the $500,000 prize and broke records after becoming the first houseguest to ever win Head of Household 4 times. Due to his success from the show, Drew has gone on to amass a net worth of $100,000.
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