WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Some made it big, and others went off the grid after agreeing to move in with six other strangers back in 1992.
Norman Korpi, 53
Michigan native Korpi was the show’s first LGBTQ cast member (and among the first gay men to appear on reality TV). He was a painter and fashion designer in the ‘90s. In the years since, he appeared in “The Real World/ Road Rules Challenge,” and has worked in production design for the Oscars.
Andre Comeau, 52
Comeau was a singerguitarist in indie rock band Reign dance when he first appeared on the original show. He’s currently in an altcountry band called River Rouge. The band’s third album, “I’m Not There Anymore,” was released in 2011.
Julie Oliver Gentry, 48
Gentry joined the show to chase her dream of becoming a professional dancer, but chose a more quiet life when it wrapped. She moved back to her home state of Alabama, where she has two kids and works as a community garden organizer.
Becky Blasband, 53
The Pennsylvania-born Blasband was an aspiring singer who went on to have a pretty legit singer/songwriter career, opening for artists such as Matchbox Twenty and Jon Bon Jovi. Her most recent single is a 2017 song called “Here.”
Heather B. Gardner, 49
Gardner was a rapper trying to break out when she first appeared on the show. She released albums in 1996 and 2002, and also appeared in TV shows such as “Marvel’s Luke Cage” and movies such as “Death Wish.” She currently hosts a YouTube show.
Eric Nies, 49
A model known for his ripped abs, Nies later appeared on “Days of Our Lives” (1993) and in “The Brady Bunch Movie” (1995). He was also a mainstay on “Real World” spinoffs in the aughts. He now lives in Hawaii with his wife and child and describes himself as a “wellness facilitator.”
Kevin Powell, 54
New Jerseyan Powell worked as a journalist when he first appeared on the show, freelancing for publications like Rolling Stone. He’s since become a renowned author, speaker, activist and entrepreneur with 14 books under his belt — including a forthcoming tome on Tupac.