'Washed-up baseball player': Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 1 winner William Richardson thrives in sports after bagging $101,500

Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 1 winner William Richardson returns to his regular job
UPDATED JUN 28, 2024
William Richardson wins Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 1 (Instagram/@williamj)
William Richardson wins Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 1 (Instagram/@williamj)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 1 star William Richardson won a whopping $101,500 after he identified Kesi Neblett as the mole. After winning the competition, William returned to his place in Nevada and continued to flaunt his fitness journey on his social media.

He also continued to thrive in the sports industry as he worked as a lifestyle brand manager for athletes. In the Netflix show, William claimed to be a "washed-up baseball player". He has also embraced the new role of digital creator.

However, he recently shared some advice for the players of the upcoming installment. He shared on his Instagram, "The Mole Season 2 is getting closer and closer. Here’s your reminder why you never get too confident." William has also recently enjoyed the 'Squid Games' adventure.

Netflix's 'The Mole' star William Richardson is in Nevada (Instagram/@williamj)
Netflix's 'The Mole' star William Richardson is in Nevada (Instagram/@williamj)

William Richardson shares his Netflix's 'The Mole' experience

Season 1 winner William Richardson reflected on his Netflix's 'The Mole' appearance. He shared a series of photos from the show with his co-players and wrote, "Ask me.. If I could do it all over again would I change a thing?"

William added, "Yes. I'd make sure I realized and appreciated that every moment of this was a gift. Every person made it what it was." Netflix show star also revealed that his only regret was that the viewers get to see only "5% of what we went through together."

He elaborated, "The moments that will live with me forever will never be seen on a television screen." William concluded the post while noting, "From the people who believed in me enough to give me a chance, from the incredible producers to the unsung hero's our 'talent' managers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you."


 
 
 
 
 
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William Richardson reflects on identifying Kesi Neblett as 'The Mole'

Netflix's 'The Mole' star William Richardson claimed that he suspected Kesi Neblett for being undercover since the beginning of the show. He shared in a Netflix interview, "I remember one of the first questions I answered on the quiz was [the Mole’s birthday], and [I picked her]. It always stuck with me in a weird way."

William further revealed that he was confirmed about 'The Mole' identity during the mountain elimination where Casey went home. He explained, "The giveaway to me was that [I thought] they were going to pick somebody smart, who can have a wealth of knowledge in all aspects."

He elaborated, "Kesi can try [to hide her intelligence] all she wants, but have a conversation with her and you’re like, 'Oh my God, she's brilliant. You're so the Mole.'"

William Richardson reflects on identifying Kesi Neblett as 'The Mole' (Instagram/@williamj)
William Richardson reflects on identifying Kesi Neblett as 'The Mole' (Instagram/@williamj)

The first batch of 'The Mole' Season 2 will premiere on June 28 on Netflix.

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