Yash Patel wasn’t part of the original Big Brother 28 cast reveal, but a late casting shake-up put him in the house for Season 28.
He stepped into the cast after original houseguest Levi Banks exited the show just days before the premiere, according to TV Insider, which reported that Yash was initially an alternate before being moved to an actual houseguest for the season.
How old is Yash on ‘Big Brother,’ and what’s his job?
Yash, 24, is a financial analyst for a Fortune 500 company, based in Monroe Township, New Jersey, according to Daily Voice.
What is ‘Big Brother’ star Yash Patel’s Instagram?
Yash’s Instagram is @yashliveslife. At the time of publishing, he had over 15,000 followers.
Has Yash from ‘Big Brother’ been on television before?
Yash isn’t new to competition TV. He appeared on the FOX game show The Quiz with Balls in June 2025 alongside his parents and two siblings, with the Patel family walking away with $46,000, according to Parade.
What is Yash’s race/ethnicity?
Yash is Asian American.
What are Yash’s ‘Big Brother’ goals?
Per his pre-season video released by CBS, Yash said he may not want other houseguests to know he’s a financial analyst and could lie about his job to avoid becoming an early target.
He also joked about wanting a showmance, saying, “Of course I’m into a showmance. You’re telling me I can win $750,000 and find a wife? Sign me up.”
When does Big Brother Season 28 premiere?
Big Brother 28, subtitled Time Trip, premiered July 9 with a 90-minute episode on CBS. Big Brother: Unlocked followed July 10, and live feeds are now available on Paramount+, Pluto TV and YouTube.
Featured image photo credit: CBS
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