Big Brother 25: Jag Bains becomes first Sikh American to bag the trophy
Big Brother winner Jag Bains
In a historic victory, 25-year-old entrepreneur Jag Bains from Washington secured the title of Big Brother 25 after a challenging 100-day season. Bains, owner of a trucking company, emerged triumphant over competitors Matt Klotz, a 27-year-old Deaflympics swimmer from Louisiana, and Bowie Jane Ball, a 46-year-old Australian DJ and barrister.
In an interview with host Julie Chen-Moonves, an elated Bains expressed, "To win this with integrity and loyalty the whole time is exactly what I wanted to do."
Not only is Bains the first Sikh-American to participate in the US versionof Big Brother, but he also clinched the coveted title. This marks the third consecutive year of historic wins on the show, following Xavier Prather in 2021 and Taylor Hale in 2022, who were the first Black individuals to triumph in the game.
Bains achieved several milestones during the season, becoming the first player to win after being voted out. He also set all-time competition and all-time veto records. His victory came with a 5-2 vote, defeating Klotz in the final round. Overwhelmed with emotion, Bains described the win as being "on top of the world."
The entrepreneur will be taking home a grand prize of $750,000, while the runner-up, Klotz, received $75,000.
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In a dramatic final plea for votes, Bains said, "My hands are covered in your blood. I am the most dominant, masterful, strategic player in this house. I don't only deserve to win; I have earned this victory." He emphasised the significance of being the first Sikh winner, urging fellow contestants to make the right decision. "I am the first Sikh player on Big Brother, and not only that, you all need to make the right decision tonight so I can be crowned the first Sikh winner of Big Brother. It is the right thing to do and I have earned it every step of the way," he added.