'The Mole' Season 2 cast: Who they are and where to find them online
“The Mole” is back for another season of group tasks, money-making opportunities and the series’ signature twist — betrayal.
Season 2 of the Netflix reality TV revival premiered on Friday, June 28, with five new episodes and 12 new contestants. But only 11 of those players are working together to put cash in the prize pot. The remaining contestant fills the titular role in the game, actively working against the group’s goals, sewing seeds of doubt amongst the others and making sure no one knows that they’re really the Mole.
This time around, however, the Mole will have an extra challenge in remaining undetected. That’s because the cast includes a few competitors who are professionals when it comes to looking out for suspicious behavior. Of course, one of them could use that expertise to cover their own tracks, since there’s no way to know who can be trusted.
The fun, for players and viewers alike, comes in figuring it out along the way. So before diving into the newly dropped hour-long episodes, check out our guide to all the contestants and see if any of them arouse suspicion.
Deena
Where to find her on Instagram: @realbaudimoovan
Deanna Thompson, 50, works as a web sleuth. Viewers of Netflix’s “Don’t F**K With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer” might remember her by her alias, Baudi Moovan. But while she’s used to investigating true crimes online, she could never deceive others. Allegedly.
She claims she’s not the Mole because: “I am an absolutely terrible liar. This isn’t a low-key brag … I wish I was better. I don’t know if it has something to do with being autistic, but always assumed that I lacked the nuance to do it well.”
Andy
Where to find him on Instagram: @andymintzer
Andy Minzter, 65, works as a forensic accountant, and his passion for figuring things out has spilled over to an escape room hobby. In fact, he’s even started a YouTube channel dedicated to reviewing those puzzling spaces.
He claims he’s not the Mole because: “The most fun part of this game is the missions — I want the missions to be as successful as possible to add money to the pot.”
Jennifer
Where to find her on Instagram: @ay_venezuela
Jennifer Dasilva-Hassiman, 28, is a program analyst and PhD student who loves to travel, which is a good thing given that Season 2 of “The Mole” kicks off in Malaysia.
She claims she’s not the Mole because: “I am too competitive and wouldn’t be able to throw challenges.”
Sean
Sean Patrick Bryan, 42, is a retired undercover police officer, part-time actor, a stay-at-home dad and an always-loyal fan of ‘80s and ‘90s boybands.
He claims he’s not the Mole because: “I’m here to compete for my family and win cash. I don’t have what it takes to sabotage or ruin people’s chances of winning money.”
Tony
Where to find him on Instagram: @tonyyyalejandro
Tony Castellanos, 24, is described as a VIP host, though if his Instagram is any indication, his real interest lies in the gym. The buff competitor says he’s been working out for half of his life.
He claims he’s not the Mole because: “Hiding my true intentions for that long sounds exhausting, and I don’t have the mental stamina to keep that act up.”
Michael
Where to find him on Instagram: @mobrien22
Michael O’Brien, 30, is a parking manager, a model and a player in the FLAG (Friends, Lesbians and Gays) Flag Football league. Yet, somehow, he finds time for reality TV.
He claims he’s not the Mole because: “I talk way too much to be the Mole.”
Muna
Where to find her on Instagram: @munaabdulahi_
Muna Abdulahi, 24, is a first-generation college graduate who works both as a software engineer and an award-winning spoken word poet.
She claims she’s not the Mole because: “I am a detective at heart.”
Melissa
Where to find her on Instagram: @mel.lummus
Melissa Lummus, 34, knows about bluffing thanks to being a professional poker player. She’s also a docuseries producer and a competitive pinball wiz.
She claims she’s not the Mole because: “I usually wear my heart on my sleeve, and this game is a marathon — not a sprint — so I’m much more interested in unearthing the truth than in hiding it.”
Quaylyn
Where to find him on Instagram: @quaylyncarter17
Quaylyn Carter, 41, is a Pittsburgh-based bus driver with ambitions to be a tornado chaser, actor and model. Could he be the Mole, too? Not if you believe what he says about honesty.
He claims he’s not the Mole because: “I am too honest, and I play around too much.”
Ryan
Where to find her on Instagram: @ryanw270
Ryan Warner, 33, works as a volleyball coach, which means she’s used to putting the team’s interest first.
She claims she’s not the Mole because: “I am a team player, and I want the biggest prize at the end to take home!”
Neesh
Where to find him on Instagram: @neesh__me
Neesh Riaz, 30, is a marketer and a voice of Rukus Avenue Radio, the world’s biggest South Asian radio and podcast network. As for being the Mole, he says he couldn’t possibly pull off that kind of cover-up.
He claims he’s not the Mole because: “Lying isn’t in my genes. I’m the great-great-great-great-grand-nephew of Abraham ‘Honest Abe’ Lincoln.”
Hannah
Where to find her on Instagram: @hannahburnns
Hannah Burns, at 23, is the youngest player in the competition this season. She’s a marketing consultant, a student pilot and a former Miss Paradise Valley USA.
She claims she’s not the Mole because: “I’m team $$$ and here to WIN the whole pot.”
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
