Overview

• Zak Srakaew, a 30-year-old model born in Thailand and raised in Manchester, has joined the villa as a Casa Amor bombshell after a stint on Big Brother UK.
• The Casa Amor twist kicks off on June 23 at 9 PM ET/PT on Peacock, separating original islanders into two villas and adding new challengers.
• Host Ariana Madix has teased more surprises than ever, including a private revolving-door room designed to heighten drama.
• Srakaew’s nearly 200,000 Instagram followers have already sparked fan excitement, with viewers speculating about his potential connections.
• His two-week run on Big Brother UK sets the stage for how his prior eviction might influence his strategy in the U.S. villa.