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This interview contains spoilers about the final episodes ofThe Circle.Youve been warned!
when our conversation began.
Shooby, and of course, what its like to win $100,000 in this weird social experiment.
Youre a fan favorite onTheCircle.
Whats that been like?Its been really amazing.
But anyone I actually talk to one-on-one really sees my heart and my genuine personality.
Lets cut to the chase: You won!
How did it feel?Oh man!
Its honestly the best thing thats ever happened to me.
But my overall goal was never to win, to tell you the truth.
I couldnt talk for about three hours.
I was just sitting there silent like,I dont know what just happened.
Its the craziest thing thats ever happened in my life.
Based on yourInstagramandTwitter, it looks like youve never been a big social-media guy.
Is that accurate?Absolutely.
But I was never insane with needing to have a million followers and be a real influencer.
What are things about filming that viewers dont see?
What do you do when you get downtime?
Can you use your cell phone?
These things, they really start driving you crazy.
No, none of us had any cell phones.
No music, no television, no nothing, which could be liberating in a really great way.
I just felt out of it.
Im like, Who the hell is Chris?!
and legitimately could not remember who Chris was for two or three minutes.
People said, Dude, why are you wearing your sunglasses inside, you tool?
The sunglasses are staying on!
Ill take the tool comment all day long as long as my eyes arent killing me.
Your friendship with Shooby was very sweet.
Me and Shooby connected on the first day.
Shooby ranked eighth on the first day and he was really upset about going home.
I private messaged him and said, Buddy, youre going to be okay.
You seem like a great kid.
A lot of the people that fit into my stereotype, so to speak, are really that stereotype.
They can be douchebags, not likable, mean, offensive, and I dont gravitate towards that.
Ive always been the kid whos friends with everybody and anybody, but hateful people I stay away from.
I could tell from day one that this kid was special.
Hes someone I would do absolutely anything for.
I adore that kid.
Im Joey Sasso, Im here being real and being myself, but Im also an actor.
But yeah, I moved out to L.A. when I was 18 years old.
Film has always been my life.
About two years ago, I finally got what it took to get the film funded.
With @adele and @ladygaga for @iammarkronson 2019 Grammy Afterparty.
Two complete sweethearts, cant say enough good things about them both.
Truly a fantastic night.
Or can I call you Stefani?
you might call me Stefani.
I started flirting with her.
Im like, Dont you flirt with me like this!
Ill quit the job right now, walk out this place.
Dont do this to me!
And Im like, Of course you might, sweetie.
She goes, Oh yeah, Sassy?
I said, The McDonalds on Riverside is fantastic.
Their chicken nuggets are out of this world.
Wed have a great time.
I think thats something that viewers have really responded to, even when people have been catfishing.
Because thats really a moment of vulnerability.
Thats where I hope people say, Yes, youshouldbe yourself.
Final question: Any skin care tips?
Get some stuff for under your eyes thats the biggest thing that shows age quicker than anything.
Also, everyone sees me doing my peel-off mask.
I have that for a Saturday routine, my Saturday mask day.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
