Big Brother: What the Contestants Won't Be Doing in the House This Summer (Video)

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By Patrick Gomez

06/25/2014 at 11:15 AM EDT

The Big Brother casts have always been known for their outrageous characters and big personalities, but last season the show also became known for scandal.

After season 15 contestant Aaryn Gries sparked a controversy by making racist remarks, the entire house was placed under a more-scrutinized microscope, and several contestants were let go from their jobs.

And the season 16 contestants – including Ariana Grande's half-brother Frankie – understand more than ever that America is watching (and judging) their every move.

As the 16 contestants prepared to enter the Big Brother house, they told PEOPLE the things they hoped America would not be seeing them do this summer.

Their answers were at times earnest but mostly hilarious.

Big Brother premieres June 25 on CBS.

See the full list of Big Brother 16 contestants below:

Amber Borzotra, 26

Hometown: Knoxville, Tennesee

Current City: North Hollywood, California

Esthetician

Christine Brecht, 23

Hometown: Tucson, Arizona

Current City: Tucson, Arizona

Barista

Cody Calafiore, 23

Hometown: Hackensack, New Jersey

Current City: Howell, New Jersey

Sales Account Executive

Nicole Franzel, 21

Hometown: Ubly, Michigan

Current City: Ubly, Michigan

Recent Nursing Graduate

Frankie Grande, 31

Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida

Current City: New York

YouTube Personality

Derrick Levasseur, 30

Hometown: Providence, Rhode Island

Current City: Providence, Rhode Island

Police Sergeant

Brittany Martinez, 29

Hometown: Long Beach, California

Current City: Torrance, California

Event Coordinator

Jocasta Odom, 33

Hometown: Griffin, Georgia

Current City: Lovejoy, Georgia

Minister

Victoria Rafaeli, 22

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, and Holon, Israel

Current City: Weston, Florida

Photographer

Zach Rance, 23

Hometown: Palm Beach, Florida

Current City: Palm Beach, Florida

Recent College Graduate

Caleb Reynolds, 26

Hometown: Dallas

Current City: Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Adventure Hunting Guide

Paola Shea, 27

Hometown: East Hampton, Connecticut

Current City: Astoria, New York

DJ

Devin Shepherd, 26

Hometown: Santa Barbara, California

Current City: San Antonio

Former Professional Baseball Player/Motorcycle Sales Manager

Donny Thompson, 42

Hometown: Albemarle, North Carolina

Current City: Albemarle, North Carolina

School Groundskeeper

Joey Van Pelt, 27

Hometown: Seattle

Current City: Seattle

Makeup Artist

Hayden Voss, 21

Hometown: Marlborough, Massachusetts

Current City: Long Beach, California

Pedicab Driver