Dan Gheesling was the winner of Big Brother 10. Dan was a member of The Renegades alliance. Dan returned in Big Brother 14 as part of the coaches twist along with past players Janelle Pierzina, Britney Haynes, and Mike "Boogie" Malin. Dan was the last of the four coaches remaining in the game, and he ultimately reached the Final 2 for the second time. However, he lost in a 6-1 vote to Ian Terry. He is regarded to be the one of the greatest players of all time alongside Will Kirby.
Dan Gheesling, born on September 1, 1983, is from Dearborn, MI. Dan teaches biology, physical education, and health at Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory School and is the assistant coach of the school's football team.
Dan thus far is the only winner to receive all jury votes.
He also had no eviction votes cast against him throughout the entire game, a feat similar to James "J.T." Thomas, Jr. and John Cochran from Survivor.
Dan is the only player in Big Brother history to make it to the finale both times he played.
Dan is the only HouseGuest to play twice and receive no eviction votes against them both times.
Dan is the second HouseGuest to play Big Brother twice, and not be evicted (following Dick Donato).
However, because Dick left Week 1 for personal reasons, Dan is currently the only returning HouseGuest who has lasted throughout the entire game without being evicted.
He is the only person in Big Brother history to be both a winner and runner up.
Dan holds the record for voting with the majority more than any other contestant: he voted with the majority a total of 17 times, only voting with the minority once.