Battle Camp‘s season 1 winner, Lorenzo Nobilio, is no stranger to reality TV controversy. Lorenzo competed on Squid Game: The Challenge in 2023, and was eliminated after a squabble over apples, only to return triumphantly to Netflix’s Battle Camp and go home the winner. Lorenzo’s sometimes polarizing personality had the opposite effect on fellow contestant Georgia Hassarati, who instantly bonded with Lorenzo.
Their friendship gained momentum online, as fans are obsessed with the relationship between these two reality impresarios.
Lorenzo, who was born and raised in Italy but currently lives in the United Kingdom, left Battle Camp season 1 $250K richer and with the title of “Ultimate Netflix Reality Competitor,” but he also left an impression on viewers thanks to his flamboyant personality, outrageous wardrobe choices, and sly sense of humor. He can be a little cheeky, but as Lorenzo wrote in an Instagram caption, “I put the camp in Battle Camp.” Lorenzo and Georgia’s friendship also captured viewers’ hearts, so it was only fitting that she was standing next to him as he was crowned the winner.
Lorenzo’s Journey On Battle Camp
Lorenzo Said He Had To Be “Delusional” To Win
Lorenzo learned from the rough impression he left on Squid Game: The Challenge. On Battle Camp, he wanted to play more strategically. He outlasted others in challenges of mental and physical strength, and he told Netflix’s Tudum that he “manifested” he’d win, but he still couldn’t believe it when he won:
“I really believe in energies, so I was trying to channel them for the wheel to land on my name. … I manifested, and believed I was going to win, and it paid off, didn’t it? Maybe I was delusional. I don’t even care… As Justin Bieber once said, ‘Believe.'”
In the same interview, Lorenzo said he knows he tends to get into trouble with the things he says, so he tried his best to “bite his tongue” during Battle Camp, and it paid off. This more casual, less confrontational version of Lorenzo is the version who ended up winning:
“I did work on myself to be less confrontational. I always have a comeback or something to say to someone if they’re not acting correctly—not that I’m anyone to judge, but I am at the same time. So I felt like I had to hold that back. I bit my tongue a million times.”
He’s also earning quite a fan base of those who appreciate Lorenzo’s willingness to be himself at all times, whether people like it or not. Before Lorenzo won, he decided to help a fellow participant, a risk Lorenzo knew he had to take. Lorenzo helped Polly Brindle avoid a very scary fall during a challenge, but it gave Lorenzo an extra spot on the wheel that could decide his fate. It didn’t matter because he still won, but it showed Lorenzo’s character.
Lorenzo chose to show a softer side of himself on the show, which made him more relatable and popular to his fellow participants. The friendship between him and Georgia, in particular, warmed him up to the others. The more their friendship blossomed, the more the others (and fans watching at home) rooted for Lorenzo.
Lorenzo Celebrated Getting His Prize Fund
“YES I GOT PAID”
Lorenzo shared a post on his Instagram after he won, depicting himself and his beloved sister, Linda, who crocheted many of the looks Lorenzo wore on the show, dancing around after popping a celebratory bottle of bubbly. He captioned the video, “YES I GOT PAID. That’s the post. what a journey from years in the office to here. thank u.”
Lorenzo’s caption references his work before reality television. Lorenzo worked as an “asset manager,” according to Tudum, and he now works as a fashion designer. This is fitting since Lorenzo’s wardrobe is as much a character as he is.
Lorenzo certainly has a flare for the dramatic, and it endeared him to his fellow cast and fans. In the Tudum story, Lorenzo’s castmates sang his praises. Polly said, “The perfect person won,” while host Taylor Lewan said, “I always loved Lorenzo. He’s very funny, he’s very witty— obviously, he’s from Italy—he’s very Italian.”
Lorenzo Has Acting Aspirations
Lorenzo is active on social media, with nearly 73K followers on Instagram and nearly 30K on TikTok. Since his win, however, he’s been more active than ever, sharing cute videos showing off his sister’s crocheted clothing items, his sweet friendship with Georgia, which is still going strong, and his travels.
Lorenzo told Tudum that now that he’s the “Ultimate Netflix Reality Competitor,” he has his sights set even higher. He’s planning to pursue an acting career, and it’s clear he has the charm and charisma to make it big. He believes in himself, telling the publication, “Sometimes it’s more about how much you believe in something rather than what your chances are.” Spoken like a true Battle Camp champion.
Battle Camp season 1 is available to stream on Netflix.
Sources: Lorenzo Nobilio/Instagram, Tudum, Lorenzo Nobilio/Instagram