Where Are They Now? Where Are the Pop the Balloon Live Cast Members Now? Episode 4
Netflix’s Pop the Balloon Live isn’t your usual dating show — it’s a high-stakes reality experiment that fuses drama, ambition, and romance as it happens. In its fourth episode, “Big Pop Energy,” we met a diverse group of talented contestants. From actors and entrepreneurs to fitness instructors and lawyers, each cast member contributed their flavor to the show.
But what went down after the cameras turned off? In this look at each contestant, we examine what they’re up to now, from career changes and personal growth to where they live and how they’re making it work. This update is crucial because it’s an example of the potential for reality TV to open doors to bigger, better things.
Drew Carrick: CPA Turned Creative Influencer
When he was on the show, Drew Carrick was already on pace for a steady career in accounting. A CPA by trade, with accounting degrees and experience in auditing, Drew now combines her love of numbers with her passion for anything creative.
He co-founded Evolve Now and worked at FloQast after years in corporate jobs at Grant Thornton and Long Island University. Today, he is a freelancer, a rapper, actor, and influencer who alternates between New York and Los Angeles. He’s a historian and entertainer at his core, whether he’s staging Civil War re-enactments or generating comedy content.
Devin Duggan: From NFL Aspirations to Business Triumph
Devin Duggan traded football fields for boardrooms. A career-ending injury derailed his NFL ambitions, and he turned to sales and reality TV instead. He has been a regular on assorted series, including Ready to Love and 5 Guys in a Week. Devin, who is now living in Tampa, is a part-owner of Achieve Solar and works in real estate and freight logistics.
He is also a professional model and showed off his skills on the Miami Swim Week runway. He’s a single dad with a Professional Pretty agency gig, and he tries to stand up to the way things are in work, raising a kid, and stuff with agents like Professionally Pretty or other looks.
Lorenzo Meynardi: Building Beats and Business
Lorenzo Meynardi (aka Stif-Lo MCD) journeyed from Rome to Los Angeles to fulfill his music dreams. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he co-founded Black Lotus Studios.
He’s a drummer with groups like THUNDERPETZ and Band Inc. and co-runs the local food truck PastAtaly. Lorenzo embodies creativity, which is essential in the funk-rock and complex rock worlds, and he has kept his foot solid in some of his entrepreneurial endeavors.
Griffin Scillian: On and Off-Screen Storytelling
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In 2019, Griffin started Trouble In Paradise, his own independent film and TV company. He is now a professional photographer, producer, and director, pitching original ideas to streams and networks. And he’s proved his creativity and passion aren’t waning.
Dominic Gathrite: A Passion for Fitness
Dominic Gathrite chose health over the 9-5. He attended college in California and started certifying as a fitness trainer. These days, he works with clients nationwide on weight loss and athletic training via the internet and in person. Dominic’s commitment to health is evident in his personal and professional life. He is living evidence that following your passion can lead to satisfaction.
Eliott Nazarian Law, Laughter and Lights
Eliott Nazarian is a bit of a Renaissance man. An alumnus of Philosophy, Spanish, and Law, he worked for various government offices early in his law career before launching his own practice, Nazarian Law, in Los Angeles.
But law isn’t his only love. He’s also an actor, starring in shows like Doctor Odyssey, Swiped, and Arman. Eliott combines brains and charisma, showing you can have a “real” job and pursue entertainment dreams.
Dillon Hansšon: When Fitness and Film Collide
Dillon Hansšon embodies a way of life. He is a model, a certified masseuse, a personal trainer, and a mental health advocate. He is also a runner and filmmaker. In 2025, Dillon made a short film, Dancing with the Devil, and is developing an original series. He maintains equilibrium with exercise, meditation, and creativity, aiming to lift others to live better and dream bigger.
Hashim Moore: Where Tech Meets Talent
Tech-savvy entrepreneur and model, Princeton graduate Hashim Moore, is trash-talking, but can he walk the walk? He’s worked in sales and consulting for large companies and now oversees regional sales for Skyline Smart Home.
He also created a tech start-up, Pilot, which combines entertainment and luxury services in a single platform. Hashim puts on a modeling and networking hat of innovation off the clock, demonstrating how it brings together various talents.
Laina Hortatsos: Journey, Work, and Want of Wandering
Adventure seeker Laina Hortatsos spends her work life and everything else in between exploring. She is involved in medicine partnering and is a model with Push Modeling Agency. Originally from Chicago, now based in Los Angeles, she’s been to Greece, Iceland, and Dubai in recent years. Travel is her passion, making her happy in her skin, and adding an international dimension to her lifestyle.
Ameerah Jones: From Reality Star To UX Pro
Ameerah Jones parlayed her reality TV fame on Big Brother and The Challenge: USA into a career in tech. Now a content designer at Etsy in Washington, DC, she leverages words and design to enhance the user experience.
Ameerah is also a fitness buff and world traveler. She travels frequently, loving Thailand, Morocco, and Switzerland. She’s a reminder that attention paid by the mass media can translate into a rewarding, enduring career.
Cosette Romero: Corporate Figure And Mermaid Performer
Cosette Romero has a day job and a dream gig. She is a Strategic Delivery Executive by day, but leads a double life as a professional mermaid performer. The Long Beach-based resident is not shy about her passions: she’s a Disney fan and loves to travel, having recently gone to Japan, Amsterdam, and Mexico. Cosette proves that happiness lies in accepting every part of who you are, no matter how unexpected.
FAQs
What was the most popular post-Pop Balloon Live contestant?
Some did very well, but Eliott Nazarian and Drew Carrick are especially notable for their law and entertainment careers.
Is anyone from the show out in public?
Some cast members, like Devin Duggan and Ameerah Jones, still show up for media and public play.
Contestants are still related to reality TV?
Some are, like Devin and Ameerah. Others have taken up business or behind-the-scenes occupations.
Where can these contestants now be followed by their fans?
Most are active on social media and LinkedIn, posting about work and life.
Final Words
Pop the Balloon Live was more than a dating show—it made careers, changed lives, and saw some funny and interesting characters hit your screens. From fitness trainers and tech founders to actors and entrepreneurs, the episode 4 contestants are working to chase their dreams across industries and around the globe. They are not only former reality stars. They’re builders, creators, and doers, revealing the next frame after the pop: real life, with purpose.
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