"America's Got Talent" judge Howie Mandel sat down with OnlyFans star Camilla Araujo for a high-energy, laugh-filled episode of her "Clock It" podcast, where no topic was off limits.
From Denzel Washington memories and OCD confessions to futuristic hologram tech, the chat turned even more jaw-dropping when Araujo revealed she earns $2.5 million every month.
Camilla Araujo Drops A Bombshell On Earnings And Investments
The biggest shock of the episode came when 22-year-old entrepreneur Araujo candidly discussed her skyrocketing success.
Without hesitation, she told Mandel and viewers, "I'm doing amazing. I'm at probably $2.5 million a month right now… My goal is 10 mil off one platform."
That staggering confession left Howie Mandel visibly impressed. He congratulated her success, calling it "amazing" and praising her for outpacing expectations at such a young age.
However, Araujo didn't stop there. She opened up about her disciplined investment strategy, revealing that she and her partner, Owen, currently manage "11 Section 8 rentals, one Airbnb, and one primary home."
Mandel applauded her for building long-term stability while still so young, joking that at her age, he had "nothing" compared to her portfolio.
Howie Mandel On Denzel Washington And Early Career Breaks
Turning the spotlight on himself, Mandel reflected on his acting roots, particularly his breakthrough role in NBC's medical drama "St. Elsewhere."
That show, he reminded viewers, paired him with a then-unknown Denzel Washington.
"That was his first show. Me and him starred together," Mandel recalled, pulling up old photos of himself and Washington side by side. "I could sell out 10,000-seat arenas one week, and then I'd go shoot with Denzel the next."
Mandel credited the six-year run on the drama with giving him the confidence and credibility to balance live comedy, film, and television.
He laughed when Araujo admitted she had no idea he once acted with hair, joking, "That's me with hair, and Denzel right beside me."
Howie Mandel Gets Candid About OCD And Germ Fears
The conversation then shifted into deeply personal territory, as Mandel revisited his long-standing struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his near-phobia of germs.
"I don't like touching… your hand is filthy," Mandel admitted early in the chat, turning it into a running joke. "In many cultures, people bow. Not that I want to be bowed to, I just don't want to be touched."
He shared that in the 1990s, his obsession with cleanliness escalated so much that he carried medical scrub everywhere, using it day and night.
"I killed all the good bacteria," he admitted, acknowledging the toll it took.
While he can laugh about it now, Mandel was honest about how isolating and difficult those years were.
Mandel On Drama, Game Shows, And The Rise Of Social Media
While reminiscing, Howie Mandel made sharp observations about television and audience psychology.
He compared his work on "Deal or No Deal" to Jerry Springer's sensational talk show, pointing out that both relied on tension and payoff, even if one leaned on suitcases and the other on fistfights.
"People love drama, whether it's Springer bringing guests on to fight or me hosting Deal or No Deal with suitcases," Mandel explained. "It's all about the tension and payoff."
He also reflected on his role in changing the game show landscape, noting, "I was the first comic to host a game; after that came Jeff Foxworthy and Steve Harvey."
But while Mandel's TV legacy is secure, he's most fascinated today by social media.
"I love social media more than TV," he said, praising the digital landscape where "anybody with a point of view can make millions from their room."
Araujo, who admitted she "romanticizes old Hollywood," agreed but pointed out the empowering side of being your own boss in today's creator economy.
Howie Mandel Teases Hologram Tech And Surprises Fans
Never one to stay in the past, Mandel closed out the episode by dropping hints about his latest passion project: hologram technology.
"I'm involved in a hologram company, you can be live, in real time, with no latency and broadcast in any language," he revealed.
With a grin, he invited Araujo to appear as a virtual guest on his podcast, promising she could beam in from anywhere.
The conversation stayed playful throughout, with Mandel also cracking up Araujo by showing off his bizarre pool workout, where he ties cables to his ankles and paddles in place.
Araujo, doubled over with laughter, called it "the funniest thing I've ever seen," while Mandel deadpanned, said, "You don't become all this from doing nothing."
The episode wrapped with both stars stressing values of resilience and respect.
"Humanity needs to be respected, every religion, race, whoever people love," Mandel said sincerely.
Araujo agreed, adding that finding purpose through family and future children remains her ultimate dream.