Our Bureau
Los Angeles
Jag Bains, an entrepreneur and truck company owner based out of Washington, created history by becoming the first Sikh American to win the reality show “Big Brother.”
Bains, a 25-year-old TV personality defeated Matt Klotz, a professional swimmer, and DJ Bowie Jane to take the top spot at the 100-day-long season.
Bains defeated Matt Klotz by 5-2 after the former contestants were called on stage to cast their votes.
Bains was the first Sikh-American to enter the “Big Brother” house in the US and is now the first Sikh-American houseguest to win the US version of the international reality series in its 25th season.
In July, Bains shared a picture of himself with a long note on Instagram announcing his entry into the show, “It’s official, I am beyond thrilled that I will be stepping into the world of Big Brother 25 as a houseguest! Words cannot express the level of excitement I am feeling as I embark on this incredible journey in the Big Brother house this summer! From watching the show as a wide-eyed kid to now becoming a part of it, it feels like an absolute dream come true!”
He went on to say, “As the first-ever Sikh on the show, I feel truly honored, humbled, and blessed. I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity to represent my community and share my story with the world. And, of course, I couldn’t have reached this milestone without the unwavering support of my incredible family and friends. You’ve always believed in me, pushed me to chase my dreams, and shown me nothing but love…. Thank You.”
Big Brother involves a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, someone will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining Houseguest receiving the grand prize of $750,000.
