Are Julie Theis and Brian Firebaugh dating? 'The Trust: A Game of Greed' breaks down after Gaspare Randazzo awards her an 'excursion'

'The Trust: A Game of Greed' contestant Gaspare Randazzo suggests Julie Theis and Brian Firebaugh deserve a vacation on the Island
PUBLISHED JAN 10, 2024
Julie Theis, Brian Firebaugh and Gaspare Randazzo have developed a strong bond on the Netflix show (Netflix)
Julie Theis, Brian Firebaugh and Gaspare Randazzo have developed a strong bond on the Netflix show (Netflix)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, CARIBBEAN: 'The Trust: A Game of Greed' Season 1 contestant Julie Theis grabbed a date with Brian Firebaugh. However, they were not romantically involved in a relationship. Meanwhile, Julie has been attracted to another castmate Jake Chocholus.

In episode 4 of the Netflix show, host Brooke Baldwin awarded Gaspare Randazzo the power of an awesome 'excursion'. Brooke told Gaspare that he could go on a date with another contestant or give the chance to two other people. However, Gaspare decided to strengthen his relationship with others and send Brian and Julie on a date.

While picking Brian, Gaspare shared, "You're a farmer boy, and like, you being on an island to be would be the coolest thing to watch." However, he said about Julie, "I know from talks that you've also had a lot of hardships in your life and I think you deserve something nice. Julie broke down in tears after Gaspare awarded her the deserving vacation.

Gaspare further noted about Julie, "You said you didn't think that there were nice things for people like you, and it's not true. So now you get a nice date with Brian."

Julie Theis and Brian Firebaugh are not dating (@netflix)
Julie Theis and Brian Firebaugh are not dating (@netflix)

Julie Theis surprised by Gaspare Randazzo's gift

Julie Theis was out of words after Gaspare Randazzo used his power to gift her a vacation on an Island with Brian Firebaugh. The duo will have an amazing getaway in the upcoming episode. The Netflix show contestant was sobbing and admitted to being 'surprised' by Gaspare's decision.

She shared in the confessional, "I actually am surprised. I did not think he was gonna pick me." Julie added, "I know there's people he's so much closer within the house, so... knowing that Gaspare picked up on like my biggest insecurity, which is my self-questioning, 'Am I worthy of good? Am I deserving of good things?'"

Julie further noted, "I have conflicted with that my whole life. so fact that Gaspare not only heard that and then gifted me something while acknowledging that, it was one of the nicest things I think anyone has ever done for me."

Julie Theis (@netflix)
Julie Theis (@netflix)

Is 'The Trust: A Game of Greed' contestant Brian Firebaugh married?

'The Trust: A Game of Greed' contestant Brian Firebaugh has been married to April. He loves his wife and joined the social experiment series to win a $250K cash prize to go through the process of adopting a little boy named Rooster from the foster care system.

He revealed in the show, "I need to be financially stable for the state to say, ‘Yeah, you can adopt Rooster.’ That’s why I’m her."

Brian also expressed, "Ultimately, I think you need to find that peace, that happiness first. The money can help you get there, but ultimately, it will try and poison you along the way."

Brain Firebaugh (Instagram/@thecattleguy)
Brain Firebaugh is happily married to April (Instagram/@thecattleguy)

'The Trust: A Game of Greed' Season 1 Episodes 5 to 9 will be available to watch on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, on Netflix.

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