For more than two decades, Big Brother has crowned winners and fan favorites, but the true “comp beasts” earn their reputations by dominating the Head of Household (HoH) and Power of Veto (PoV) competitions. Below, we’ve ranked the biggest winners in Big Brother history by their combined HoH + PoV totals, updated through season 26.
Quick Reference Table
| Rank | Houseguest | HoH | PoV | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Andy Herren | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 30 | Paulie Calafiore | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 29 | Mike “Boogie” Malin | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 28 | Ryan Quicksall | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 27 | Corey Brooks | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 26 | James Huling | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 25 | Aaryn Gries | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 24 | McCrae Olson | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 23 | Drew Daniel | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 22 | Hayden Moss | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 21 | James Rhine | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 20 | Shane Meaney | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 19 | Frank Eudy | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | Jeff Schroeder | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 17 | Steve Moses | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 16 | Ian Terry | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 15 | Brendon Villegas | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 14 | Kaycee Clark | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 13 | Vanessa Rousso | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 12 | Dan Gheesling | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | Jackson “Michie” | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 10 | Frankie Grande | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | Michael Bruner | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 8 | Rachel Reilly | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 7 | Nicole Franzel | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | Daniele Donato (Briones) | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Tyler Crispen | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Jag Bains | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | Janelle Pierzina | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | Cody Calafiore | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 1 | Paul Abrahamian | 6 | 8 | 14 |
#31 Andy Herren – 5 Wins
HoH: 3 | PoV: 2
The BB15 champ wasn’t flashy, but Andy combined three HoH reigns with two timely PoVs to secure his victory. His social game gets most of the credit, but his comp record shouldn’t be overlooked.
#30 Paulie Calafiore – 5 Wins
HoH: 2 | PoV: 3
Cody’s younger brother proved himself in BB18 with a string of midseason wins. Unfortunately, his social missteps turned the house against him, cutting short what could’ve been a deeper run.
#29 Mike “Boogie” Malin – 5 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 1
The Chilltown co-founder picked up a lone HoH in season 2, then returned in All-Stars to win three more HoHs and a PoV en route to the title. His comp totals aren’t gaudy, but his legacy is.
#28 Ryan Quicksall – 5 Wins
HoH: 3 | PoV: 2
Ryan lit up the back half of BB9, stringing together wins and nearly closing out the season. He ultimately finished runner-up to Adam Jasinski.
#27 Corey Brooks – 5 Wins
HoH: 2 | PoV: 3
Nicole Franzel’s showmance partner in BB18 wasn’t the most dynamic personality, but he contributed with solid wins, even snagging both HoH and PoV during a double eviction week.
#26 James Huling – 5 Wins
HoH: 3 | PoV: 2
A fan favorite, James was known for pranks and gutsy gameplay. He added five total wins across BB17 and BB18, including clutch endurance HoHs.
#25 Aaryn Gries – 5 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 1
Controversial for her comments on BB15, Aaryn nevertheless tore through early HoH comps, claiming four crowns before being cut in eighth place.
#24 McCrae Olson – 5 Wins
HoH: 2 | PoV: 3
The pizza delivery boy who shocked everyone in BB15 started strong and then went quiet, only to surge late with multiple wins that carried him to fourth place.
#23 Drew Daniel – 5 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 1
The BB5 winner was never in serious danger thanks to his alliance and consistent comp play. His four HoHs tied the season record at the time.
#22 Hayden Moss – 5 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 1
The BB12 champ mirrored Drew’s path, leaning on his “Brigade” alliance and steady comp wins to take the crown.
#21 James Rhine – 6 Wins
HoH: 1 | PoV: 5
Known as “Veto King” in BB6, James won four PoVs that season alone. He matched his reputation in All-Stars before being cut again in seventh place.
#20 Shane Meaney – 6 Wins
HoH: 2 | PoV: 4
The muscle of BB14, Shane dominated Veto competitions. But his loyalty to Dan Gheesling ultimately sealed his fate.
#19 Frank Eudy – 6 Wins
HoH: 3 | PoV: 3
Boogie’s protégé in BB14 was a powerhouse in comps but a frequent nomination target. His totals remain among the best for a non-winner.
#18 Jeff Schroeder – 6 Wins
HoH: 2 | PoV: 4
Across BB11 and BB13, Jeff always came to play. Add in two “America’s Favorite” wins, and his resume remains impressive.
#17 Steve Moses – 6 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 2
The BB17 champ won just when he needed to, especially the final HoH, cementing his surprise victory over Vanessa.
#16 Ian Terry – 6 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 2
The BB14 winner went on an incredible endgame streak, winning four HoHs and clutch PoVs to dethrone Dan Gheesling.
#15 Brendon Villegas – 7 Wins
HoH: 1 | PoV: 6
Brendon won a PoV with his partner, Rachel Reilly, during season 13. Like Jeff, his impressive wins didn’t come with good finishes as he was evicted in 6th and 9th place during his two seasons. However, across both seasons, he has the third-highest number of PoV competition wins, behind Paul Abrahamian and Janelle Pierzina.
#14 Kaycee Clark – 7 Wins
HoH: 2 | PoV: 5
Kaycee’s BB20 run was defined by Veto dominance — five wins, the most ever by a winner. Her calm consistency carried her to the $500,000 prize.
#13 Vanessa Rousso – 7 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 3
The professional poker player nearly bluffed her way to victory in BB17. Her seven wins made her one of the most dominant players never to win.
#12 Dan Gheesling – 7 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 3
The mastermind of BB10 and BB14 rarely needed comps to thrive, but when he did, he delivered. His wins were as strategic as his speeches.
#11 Jackson Michie – 8 Wins
HoH: 4 | PoV: 4
The controversial BB21 winner bulldozed his way through comps, matching Rachel’s total of eight and becoming one of the most dominant champs.
#10 Frankie Grande – 8 Wins
HoH: 5 | PoV: 3
The BB16 entertainer thrived under the double-HoH twist, but dethronements lowered his official tally. Still, five HoHs and three PoVs made him a force.
#9 Michael Bruner – 9 Wins
HoH: 3 | PoV: 6
In BB24, Michael set a single-season record with nine total wins, including six PoVs. Though he fell short in fifth place, his run was historic.
#8 Rachel Reilly – 9 Wins
HoH: 7 | PoV: 2
Rachel’s fiery personality matched her comp record. With six HoHs across two seasons, she cemented her title as the “HoH Queen,” adding two PoVs for good measure.
#7 Nicole Franzel – 10 Wins
HoH: 7 | PoV: 3
Nicole combined longevity with steady comp success across BB16, BB18 (which she won), and BB22. Her seven HoHs are tied for the most ever.
#6 Daniele Donato (Briones) – 10 Wins
HoH: 5 | PoV: 5
“Dani” became a legend in BB8 with five PoVs, tying Janelle’s record at the time. She added more wins in BB13 and BB22, reaching double digits.
#5 Tyler Crispen – 10 Wins
HoH: 5 | PoV: 5
The lifeguard from BB20 balanced charm with raw competition skill, notching ten wins and finishing runner-up. He added more in BB22 to reach double digits.
#4 Jag Bains – 10 Wins
HoH: 3 | PoV: 7
The BB25 champ set a new single-season Veto record with seven wins. Combined with three HoHs, he joins the double-digit club and has one of the most dominant winning resumes ever.
#3 Janelle Pierzina – 13 Wins
HoH: 6 | PoV: 7
Janelle didn’t need a crown to become a legend. Across four seasons, she piled up 13 comp wins and remains one of the greatest never to win the game.
#2 Cody Calafiore – 14 Wins
HoH: 7 | PoV: 7
Cody finally emerged from Derrick’s shadow in BB22, winning the game and tying Paul’s record with 14 total comp wins. His “All-Stars” victory was as clean as they come.
#1 Paul Abrahamian – 14 Wins
HoH: 6 | PoV: 8
Paul’s back-to-back runner-up finishes still sting, but no one can deny his dominance. Fourteen wins across two seasons remain the gold standard.
Final Thoughts
While Paul and Cody top the charts, newer players like Jag and Michael have rewritten single-season records, and icons like Janelle and Rachel continue to loom large. As Big Brother evolves, so too will the definition of “biggest winner” — but for now, this leaderboard belongs to Paul and Cody.
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