The winners of Netflix’s reality competition series, “The Trust: A Game of Greed,” Jake Chocholous and Julie Theis, not only walked away with a share of the $243,000 prize but also found a romantic connection. However, the question remains whether their relationship lasted beyond the show. Army veteran Jake shares that while Julie was enthusiastic about the possibility of dating long-term, he had reservations due to the physical distance and their different lifestyles.
After the show ended, Jake and Julie spent a romantic weekend together in Florida, followed by Jake visiting Julie in Austin three weeks later. They enjoyed typical couple activities and had fun together. However, they eventually realized that a long-term commitment would be challenging due to their geographical distance and divergent paths in life. They decided to remain friends.
Jake wasn’t surprised by anything Julie said or did during the show, including her many secret votes. However, he was upset by another contestant, Tolú, who lied about stealing $25,000 from the final Vault offer, reducing the total prize for the winners. Jake regretted not voting Tolú out and felt particularly angry because the money was taken from Gaspare’s kids, Brian’s kid, and his own son.
Despite the tension and disappointment, Jake, Julie, Tolú, and the rest of the cast were seen celebrating together during the show’s finale. However, off-screen, Jake, Brian, and Gaspare confronted Tolú about her behavior. Jake describes Tolú as cold-hearted and revealing that she used inappropriate language towards him.
Reflecting on his experience, Jake admits that watching the entire season back on Netflix made him regret not being more assertive and eliminating toxic and vindictive contestants. He realizes that being greedy could have paid off in the game.
In summary, while Jake and Julie’s romantic connection blossomed after the show, they mutually decided to remain friends due to the practical challenges they faced. They had enjoyable moments together, but ultimately, the geographical distance and different lifestyles hindered a long-term commitment. Additionally, Jake expressed his anger towards Tolú’s actions during the show, feeling that she took money not only from the winners but also from their loved ones. Despite the drama, Jake is not holding any ill will towards Tolú but does not see them reconnecting anytime soon.