Meet Gay "Big Brother" Houseguest Ragan Fox

Given Big Brother's somewhat lurid past history with gay houseguests, you might get the wrong idea when you hear this year's Ragan Fox calls himself "America's Next Top Bottom!"

Uh no, he's not a star of adult films. Instead, he's a 34-year-old college professor, blogger, host of the Sirius radio show Fox in the City, a performance artist, an author, and an all-around gay culture provocateur (which is probably why he's provocatively claiming the ANTB moniker via his blog.)

The cast of Big Brother 12 was introduced this morning, and here is Ragan's official Big Brother bio/interview:

Three adjectives that describe you: Funny, genuine, intelligent

Favorite Activities: Writing and performing poetry. My podcast is my biggest hobby. The show features my comedic take on pop culture and politics. I discuss everything on it.

What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house: There is a lot of fighting and I tend to hold a grudge.

Strategy for winning Big Brother: Don't rock the boat until I have to. Float until war is declared and the floaters align with strong players who are perceived to be bigger threats. Form a secret alliance about two weeks into the game. Don't win too many competitions but don't obviously throw them.

What types of people would you NOT choose to live with you in the house: Homophobes, 18-23 year-olds (the ages of students I teach), ultra conservatives.

A recurring theme on Big Brother is "expect the unexpected." How would you handle "the unexpected:" I'd roll with the punches.

Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most or least: Most: Janelle, because what you saw is what you got. Least: Boogie. White rappers are too much of a paradox for me. And Chima, she was a poor sport and bad game player.

What are you afraid of: Heights, flying, homophobia

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of: I've had 2 poetry collections published: Heterophobia and Exile in Gayville

Finish this sentence: "My life's motto is:" The Golden Rule: Treat others how you want/expect to be treated.

Is there anything else you want to tell the audience about yourself: I love to make people laugh. In my world, there's nothing a well-placed fart joke can't cure. Humor is how I roll with the punches.

This season, Big Brother will have a new twist. One of the thirteen houseguests won't actually be competing for the million dollars. Instead they will act as a mole to do the audience's bidding and to try and sabotage the other contestants.

The mole's identity won't be revealed until the first eviction ceremony on July 15th, but it sure seems like Ragan is a good bet to be the saboteur. If nothing else because he actually resides in Los Angeles where the show is produced, and he clearly knows a thing or two about provocation!

The entire cast is as follows....

Lane Elenburg, 24, oil rig salesman, Decatur, Texas
Ragan Fox, 34, college professor, Los Angeles
Andrew Gordon, 39, podiatrist, Miami Beach
Britney Haynes, 22, hotel Sales Manager, Huntington, Arkansas
Kathy Hillis, 40, deputy sheriff, Texarkana, Arkansas
Matt Hoffman, 32, web designer, Elgin, Illinois
Hayden Moss, 24, college student, Tempe, Arizona
Enzo Palumbo, 32, insurance adjuster, Bayonne, New Jersey
Rachel Reilly, 26, VIP cocktail waitress, Las Vegas               
Monet Stunson, 24, model, Glen Carbon, Illinois
Brendon Villegas, 30, high school swim coach, Riverside, California
Annie Whittington, 27, bartender, Tampa, Florida
Kristen Bitting, 24, shoe boutique manager, Philadelphia, PA

The show kicks off next Thursday, July 8th, and this might just be a season worth tuning in for. For Ragan Fox, and then there's also the beefcake the show typically provides.

Houseguest Brendon Villegas