Drag Race alum Salina EsTitties joins Big Brother Season 28

A seasoned competitor from the world of drag is set to enter a new arena of reality television. Jason De Puy, the performer best known as Salina EsTitties from "RuPaul's Drag Race," has been announced as a houseguest for the upcoming 28th season of CBS's "Big Brother." The season is scheduled to premiere on July 9.

De Puy, a 35-year-old professional drag queen originally from San Francisco and now based in Los Angeles, will compete on the show out of drag. He is the first "Drag Race" contestant to join the American version of the long-running social strategy competition. His casting follows his appearances on "Drag Race" Season 15 in 2023 and the recently concluded 11th season of "Drag Race All Stars," where he was eliminated during the preliminary bracket.

In an introductory video released by CBS, De Puy expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, calling himself a "lowkey a super fan" of "Big Brother." He stated he has been watching the show since its 16th season. He also outlined a potential strategy for navigating the house, saying he plans to initially introduce himself simply as a professional drag queen and gauge whether other houseguests recognize his television...