Big Brother cast explain why they will win season 26 (exclusive)

Sixteen people will enter the Big Brother house during tonight’s season 26 premiere on CBS. (And a 17th may soon join them after that.) But after all the zings and Otev slimings and “but first…” mentions, only one shall emerge victorious and be crowned the winner of Big Brother 26.

And who might that be? Well, if you ask each of the players, they will tell you very confidently and very convincingly why they will be the last person standing. We know this because that is exactly what we did. Entertainment Weekly inquired of each of the contestants why they would be the one to win it all. How did they answer? And who seems the most believable in their response? Check out their answers in either video form above or text below, and then place your bets as to which houseguest will actually take home the crown.

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Rubina Bernabe

Rubina Bernabe from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I'm Rubina, and I will win Big Brother because I'm doing it for the Filipinos, baby. Us. You and me. We're in this together.

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Cedric Hodges

Cedric Hodges from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I am Cedric Hodges, and I'll win Big Brother because I'm everybody's favorite. No, I'm just kidding. That's cocky. I don't mean to come off cocky, but I'll win just because of my social ability, I’ll win comps when I can. I'm a young athletic kid, and I think everyone will underestimate me. Like, “Oh, he's pretty. He's a model. He does whatever. We don't have to worry about him. He's not smart.” And then BOOM, win a mental comp. Now, I'm an issue, but you can't come off too strong. No threats over here.

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Joseph Rodriguez

Joseph Rodriguez from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hey, I'm Joseph Rodriguez, and I think I'm going to win Big Brother because I'm well balanced in every category, and don't come off too strongly in any of them.

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T’kor Clottey

T'Kor Clottey from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I'm T’kor, and I will win Big Brother because I know how to watch out for people. I know what people want and I know how to use that information to my advantage.

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Chelsie Baham

Chelsie Baham from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I'm Chelsie, and I'm going to win Big Brother because listen — to win this game, you need to be a physical threat, and a threat when it comes to relationships. I'm good with people, and I'm an athlete. You mix those two together, cut me the check, BB26 — I'm ready to go.

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Matt Hardeman

Matt Hardeman from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, my name is Matt Hardeman. I'm going to win Big Brother because I'm such a sweetheart and I'm truly a good guy. I'm the perfect balance of the physical competitor, but also the social one too, and hopefully both are going to help me bring home $750,000.

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Brooklyn Rivera

Brooklyn Rivera from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hey, y'all. I'm Brooklyn, and I'm going to be the next winner of Big Brother 26 because I'm resilient and I don't do anything half-ass. All ass, all forward. I'm winning.

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Makensy Manbeck

Makensy Manbeck from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I'm Makensy, and I thank I'll win Big Brother because I'm a triple threat. I've got social game, mental game, and physical.

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Kimo Apaka

Kimo Apaka from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Aloha! I'm Kimo and I'm going to win Big Brother because I'm here to win. Hello, $750,000. That's mine. Direct deposited. Already signed that check. Thank you.

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Lisa Weintraub

Lisa Weintraub from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, my name is Lisa. I am going to win Big Brother. You have never met a contestant like me, and I'm in it to win it. Boss babe vibes.

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Kenney Kelley

Kenney Kelley from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, my name's Kenney, and I'm going to win Big Brother because it's my time. It's our time as older people going into the house, and we're going to win together.

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Tucker Des Lauriers

Tucker Des Lauriers from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, my name is Tucker Des Lauriers, and I have what it takes to win Big Brother because I will never back down, and I will stab anybody in the back with whatever I can find. I'm sorry, but that's the name of the game. Outside the house, I'll be a sweetheart. Inside the house, call me the devil. I don't care. I'm doing what it takes.

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Leah Peters

Leah Peters from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I am Leah, and I'll win Big Brother season 26 because I'm 26. My lucky number is 26, and it is my time to shine.

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Quinn Martin

Quinn Martin from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I'm Quinn and I will win Big Brother because I'm a car crash of everything it takes to win.

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Angela Murray

Angela Murray from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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Hi, I am Angela, and I'm going to win Big Brother because with age comes wisdom.

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Cam Sullivan-Brown

Cam Sullivan-Brown from 'Big Brother' season 26.

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What's up? I'm Cam Sullivan-Brown, and I'll win Big Brother because of my smile, and because of my charm. Come on now, Big Brother 26 is mine, easy.