HOUSTON — The hit CBS reality show "Big Brother" is returning for another season and this time, a Houston woman will appear as a houseguest.
Makensy Manbeck, 22, is a construction project manager from Houston. She will battle with 15 other houseguests to win a grand prize of $750,000.
According to CBS, for the first time ever, players will have the opportunity to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"This new group of houseguests will experience an unforgettable summer with jaw-dropping surprises as 'BB AI' takes over the Big Brother house," CBS said.
Season 26 of "Big Brother" premieres in a special two-night event on Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, at 8 p.m. on KHOU 11.
"Big Brother" follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 90 cameras and 100 microphones, recording their every move 24/7. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house.
The remaining houseguest receives the grand prize.