'The Mole' Season 2 winner Michael O'Brien bags modeling gig after his big win

'The Mole' Season 2 player Michael O'Brien kiscked off his modeling career in 2023
UPDATED JUL 12, 2024
'The Mole' Season 2 player Michael O'Brien won Netflix show (@netflix)
'The Mole' Season 2 player Michael O'Brien won Netflix show (@netflix)

JOHOR, MALAYSIA: Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 2 star, Michael O'Brien has recently won a whopping $154,000 pot prize after he identified the traitor of the group, Sean Patrick Bryan. He played the game skillfully throughout the season, ultimately winning the grand prize. Since his victory in the Netflix reality competition, Michael has been thriving both in his career and personal life.

Michael has a full-time job as a Parking Manager but he has recently stepped into the modeling in 2023. He started his modeling career with London and New York-based modeling and influencer agency, Bridge Models and has already bagged some big gigs. Michael was in Target's catalog of Goodfellow & Co. and sported regular-fit T-shirts and hoodies.

Michael also shared his photo on his social media with a caption, "Oh hey there Target!" Meanwhile, the Netflix show winner has also enjoyed his time with his family, especially his sister, Megan Fournier, and her daughter. Michael also plays the gay flag football league and competes in tournaments.

Michael O'Brien has entered into modeling world after winning 'The Mole' Season 2 (Instagram/@mobrien22)
Michael O'Brien has entered the modeling world after winning 'The Mole' Season 2 (Instagram/@mobrien22)

Michael O'Brien takes a break from social media ahead of 'The Mole' Season 2 finale

'The Mole' Season 2 winner Michael O'Brien has recently announced a break from social media even before the release of the Netflix show finale. He took to his Instagram Stories and announced, "Thank you all so much for the love and support throughout the whole season." He added, "You have no idea how much it has meant to me!"

The Netflix reality competition player added, "I am going to be taking a quick break from social media to enjoy the finale with friends and family, but will be back after to answer all of your questions and connect with fans." Michael concluded his post by noting, "I also want to say congrats to the top 6 contestants left who are so deserving of the prize I love you mole family!!"

'The Mole' Season 2 winner Michael O'Brien takes a break from social media (Instagram/@mobrien22)
'The Mole' Season 2 winner Michael O'Brien takes a break from social media (Instagram/@mobrien22)

'The Mole' Season 2 winner Michael O'Brien reflects on bagging $154,000 pot prize

'The Mole' Season 2 winner Michael O'Brien was surprised and thrilled to win the competition and the $154,000 pot prize. He noticed the minute details and exposed Sean Patrick Bryan as the mole. Michael reflected on his big win and noted, "It's amazing. I'm, like, speechless." He added, "My body was shaking."

He also shared, "I knew the game I played would get me far, but I didn't expect it to get me this far." Michael also shared that he can't wait to call his dad and tell him about being the winner. The Netflix show player further noted that his dad "probably will tell me I'm lying, and then I'll ask what he wants to do with the money." He explained, "'Cause I wanna do something nice for him."

Michael O'Brien is the winner of Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 2 (@netflix)
Michael O'Brien is the winner of Netflix's 'The Mole' Season 2 (@netflix)

'The Mole' Season 2 finale episodes are now available to stream on Netflix

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