Nick Pellecchia Reveals How He Won Million Dollar Secret
After Reality with Courtney Robertson
Courtney Robertson
4.5 • 722 Ratings
🗓️ 6 May 2026
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
I’m joined by Nick Pellecchia, the winner of Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret, for a behind-the-scenes look at how he pulled off the win.
Nick opens up about his strategy, how he identified the secret millionaire, and what was going through his mind when he made the bold box swap in the finale that secured him the grand prize. We also talk about the casting process, his transition from finance into reality TV, and what it was really like trying to complete secret agendas while filming at the château.
Of course, we get into his flirtations on the show, his chemistry with Umeko Peterson, and what fans can expect from his upcoming appearance on Perfect Match Season 4. And yes — I ask the million-dollar questions: has he actually been paid yet, and what does he plan to do with the money?
Nick also shares how emotional intelligence, staying calm under pressure, and reading the room helped him navigate one of Netflix’s most fascinating social strategy games.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back to After Reality. It's your host, Courtney Robertson here. How's everybody doing? |
| 0:05.6 | Today I am so excited. I am joined by the winner, winning of a Netflix million dollar secret, Nick Pellekia. |
| 0:14.0 | Nick went into the finale, trusted his gut, made the ultimate box switch, and walked away with a cool million dollars. He's 27 from New Jersey, |
| 0:24.9 | living in Miami. Handsome is all get out. And I can't wait to hear what's next for Nick. |
| 0:31.2 | You know, he is on perfect match, season four, another Netflix show. So can't wait to hear if he's single and hear all about the behind the scenes tea. |
| 0:41.0 | So Nick, welcome to after reality. |
| 0:45.2 | How are you doing today? |
| 0:47.1 | Courtney, what's up? |
| 0:48.2 | Thank you so much for the warm welcome. |
| 0:50.8 | I'm doing amazing. |
| 0:52.1 | I appreciate you having me on. |
| 0:56.6 | Oh, I'm so happy to have you i've you know i've loved season one and then season two of million dollar secret was even better and but most |
| 1:03.8 | importantly how does it feel to be a millionaire yeah uh well yeah i also love season one so it set |
| 1:10.3 | the set the bar high but i appreciate. Yeah, season two is a fun watch. It feels surreal. I mean, we filmed this nine months ago. So there were times where I was like, I think this happened. Like, I don't know if that was a dream or not. I haven't talked to production in like a couple |
| 1:27.8 | months. But yeah, it all came out. So now it's now it's real and out there in the world. |
| 1:33.5 | Ah, well, you probably had a pretty exciting week. And it looks like you've been celebrating. |
| 1:38.3 | And it seems like you have a really good group of friends and you're living your best life |
| 1:42.5 | celebrating. Yeah, i appreciate that big time |
| 1:46.3 | and um yeah we did a little bit of a celebratory tour we were in l a couple other the cast members |
| 1:51.8 | we did some press stuff with netflix with the final four and hunter also met up with us because |
| 1:57.1 | he's not too far in san diego taric too so yeah we So, yeah, we had a good spot. I'm grateful for, |
| 2:02.5 | yeah, just being surrounded by a good group of people. Oh, gosh. Well, congratulations, Nick. |
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