Michelle Costa is best known as a memorable, fiery houseguest from Big Brother 10 (2008), widely regarded by fans as one of the greatest seasons in the show’s history. 
Dubbed the “Portuguese Princess,” the Cumberland, Rhode Island native entered the house at 28 years old working as a real estate broker. She quickly built a reputation for being unapologetically outspoken, intensely competitive, and television gold. 

🎭 Gameplay & Key Moments
Michelle was a central player during the early-to-mid game of Big Brother 10, allied closely with bodybuilder Jessie Godderz and eventual winner Dan Gheesling in the early weeks.
The Infamous Leotard Incident: One of her most iconic TV moments came during a Veto competition reward trade. Fellow houseguest Libra Thompson took a luxury trip to Hawaii that Michelle originally won, leaving Michelle stuck wearing a bright red unitard punishment for a week. Michelle’s passionate meltdowns and fierce reaction to the penalty became instant fan-favorite reality television moments. 
Head of Household Win: Following the shocking eviction of her close ally Jessie, Michelle won the next Head of Household (HoH) competition to take control of the house. 
Power of Veto: She also claimed 1 Power of Veto win during her run.
Finish Place: Michelle was evicted on Day 45, finishing in 8th place and becoming the second member of the Jury.