59.01-Point-winning performance

Welcome to Season 59 of the Smole! On the Smole, a group of contestants will participate in challenges or missions to earn points for a pot. Each point is worth 1000 Simoleons and the final amount in the pot what the winner will win. However, among them is the Mole, a saboteur hired to keep points out of the pot while avoiding detection. The other contestants will take a quiz every few episodes about the Mole, with the lowest scorer going home or being executed each time. In the event of a tie, the slowest contestant will leave. 

This season, contestants will start their hunt for the Mole in China. Who will be the final 3? Who will be the Mole this season?

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Rudy: "I'm Rudy, a 29 year old biker, but you can call me Rooney. I may seem tough but I can make others lower their guard, including the Mole's. That's how I'll win this season."

Raymundo: "My name is Raymundo Hansen. I'm a 44-year-old Sim Fu coach. I have seen how many mistakes were made because the contestants did not think before doing, so I will prevent that this season."

Sienna: "My name is Sienna Justine Piers. I am 33 this year and I'm a doctor. I'm quite resilient and adaptable to stress and changes, thus making me a good candidate to win this season."

Samantha: "I'm Samantha Perry, 27 years old and unemployed. My strategy is to enjoy myself and the journey. Sometimes when you try too hard, things backfire."

Peter: "My name is Peter de De. I am 65 years old this year. I'm currently retired and I'm going to try my best. I'm nothing if not determined."

Ted: "I'm Ted Ursus, I'm 40 years old, I don't have a job, and I don't have a strategy...we'll see how that goes."

Sheila: "I'm Sheila, a 35-year-old magician. I'm here with my fiancé and we're going to work together to beat the Mole and win."

Seamus: "I'm Seamus Motheresa, a 36-year-old magician and fiancé to Sheila. My strategy? I don't plan on letting anyone know my next move."

Ramona: "My name is Ramona Romano and I am a 34-year-old dancer. I don't really have a strategy. I let my heart take me where it wants to."

Mary: "My name is Mary Shelby. I'm a 35-year-old management consultant. To win, I'm going to observe and only take the helm where needed. My persuasiveness will aid me greatly."

Adriel: "I'm Adriel and I'm a professional scammer. I'm 28 this year. My strategy? Be everyone's ally. Knowledge is power and I know what to say and do to get what I want."

Jordana: "Hi, I'm Jordana Hammond. I'm 26 years old this year and I am an environmental scientist. Whatever happens, I'm going to be true to myself."

"Welcome to the Smole, Season 59! I hope you have gotten comfortable and gotten to know one another. It's time now for your first mission."

"In China, the four arts of the Chinese scholar were the four main academic and artistic talents required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentlemen. Now, you are neither Chinese nor gentlemen, so we don't expect you to master the traditional arts; but rather, a modernised form of it."

"The first art is the qin, or the piano. Three piano players will have to learn four compositions to play tonight."

"The second art is the qi, or chess. Three chess players will play against the locals and beat them."

"The third art form is the shu, or literature. Three bookworms will need to identify characters in stories."

"The last art form is the hua, or painting. Three painters will paint four great works of value."

"Together, you can win 135 points. Divide yourself into four groups."

Raymundo: "Not arts. I am no good at any of them."

Adriel: "Well two of them aren't."

Mary: "Sim fu is about the body and mind. Chess is about the mind too."

Ramona: "I'd like to do piano. I have rhythm and am a quick learner, so piano should not be that difficult for me."

Seamus: "I can play the piano."

Adriel: "Perfect. You definitely have to join Ramona. Is your wife joining too?"

Seamus: "We're not married yet. But she's never touched a piano in her life."

Sheila: "I can speak for myself. But what about you?"

Adriel: "I would like to have a hand in...painting."

Raymundo: "You have good Sim skills. You remembered everyone's names. I think you should go out and interact with the locals."

Ramona: "Good point. It sounds like only the chess group will interact with the locals."

Jordana: "I would like to play chess."

Mary: "I think we are being disorganised about this. Can each of you who have the following skills raise your hands? Starting with chess."

Seamus: "Me, like I said."

Raymundo: "Any one else?"

Samantha: "I play the guitar. I know it's not the same but..."

Mary: "That will do. You and Seamus shall join the piano group. Now raise your hand if you can play chess."

Jordana: "Ooh, me."

Mary: "No one else? I suppose I can volunteer. It's all about logic."

Rudy: "What about Ramona? She volunteered for piano."

Seamus: "Ramona joins me of course."

Mary: "If no one else has the fit, then I suppose she would be our best shot."

Ramyundo: "That group is then filled. Does any one want to be the last chess player?"

Adriel: "I still think you are the best fit."

Seamus: "Why don't you want to join?"

Raymundo: "I have nothing against it, I just would rather leave the opportunity to someone who fits it better. But if nobody else wishes to step up, I will gladly fill in that role."

Raymundo: "Can anyone paint?"

Rudy: "I think I can do it."

Sienna: "You think?"

Rudy: "I'm no expert but I've painted a few times in my life. Oil, watercolour, finger, you name it!"

Adriel: "Then you are perfect for the role!"

Seamus: "No offence but you don't look like a painter."

Rudy: "I used to be an art teacher."

Peter: "If he wants it, then give it to him."

Samantha: "Do you want to join him?"

Peter: "No, I can't paint. I think I'll join the literature club. I like to read."

Jordana: "Who's left?"

Sienna: "Me, the man beside you, Adriel and the magician's wife."

Sheila: "Hey I'm also a magician."

Sienna: "Sorry. I haven't remembered all your names."

Adriel: "Take your pick. I'm picking painting."

Sienna: "I think between the two, I would have a better shot at literature."

Sheila: "Painting sounds more fun. I would rather try that. That leaves you with literature. Is that fine?"

Ted: "Oh yes. It works out well for me."

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Ramona, Seamus and Samantha will get piano lessons. They will be playing 3 compositions later that night and each of them can bring in 20 points. 

Ramona: "What do we play?"

Samantha: "This score looks incomplete."

Unfortunately, the pianists are lacking the full compositions. To collect the remainder of the compositions, Jordana, Mary and Raymundo have to help.

There are 3 types of chess they can play: English chess, Chinese chess (Go), and animal chess. They will play to beat three locals. Each local they beat earns them 10 points and the remaining part of a composition for the pianists. 

Jordana: "I only got a short time to learn all the rules of animal chess, so pardon me if I make mistakes! Hehe!"

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Rudy, Adriel and Sheila must paint 3 paintings representing famous Chinese books to earn points. Each painting must be worth a certain value before 10 points can be added to the pot.  

Adriel: "There are 3 pictures here of what we need to paint."

Sheila: "They all look the same to me."

Adriel: "I think this one is pretty easy to draw."

Rudy: "I'll take this one. It's quite intricate."

Sienna: "There must be a reason we are here with you guys! Your task must be linked to ours!"

Peter, Sienna, and Ted are given a list of characters and they must match the characters to the correct stories. However, the ones that matter will be determined by the painters. They can observe the paintings to get clues as to which books the relevant ones are so as not to waste their time. They can earn up to 15 points in total: 1 per correct character.

Sienna: "It's a bunch of scrolls with Chinese calligraphy. It's all in Chinese. Can any of you read Chinese characters?"

Peter: "Not me. Ted?"

Ted: "Umm, no."

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Seamus: "In the meantime, I guess we have to practise."

Ramona: "You are the only one to have played the piano before. Can you teach us?"

Seamus: "I'm not a good teacher. Let the master teach you, not me."

Ramona: "That sounds horrible."

Samantha: "I thought you said you knew how to play the piano."

Seamus: "Well, 20 years ago."

Joy: "You should relax your wrist."

Seamus: "Like this?"

Joy: "You're too stiff."

Joy: "You as well. Come, let me show you."

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Sienna: "These are classics."

Peter: "We're in China. I think we can ignore all of that."

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Samantha: "Oops."

Sheila: "What the hell is going on? Why is everything shaking?"

Adriel: "What are you talking about? Nothing's shaking."

Rudy: "I think you need to relax. Your whole body is trembling."

Sheila: "It's not me! I don't know what happened!"

Seamus: "No no no!"

Joy: "Don't slam the keys!"

Joy: "Let me guide you."

Joy: "Samantha, that's the wrong key. You need to go one key lower for that note."

Adriel: "Now I'm shaking uncontrollably too."

Rudy: "The brush and palette are vibrating!"

Sheila: "I told you something was up!"

Peter: "I think we need to read the books and memorise the Chinese characters."

Ted: "Umm, there are too many books."

Peter: "We have to start somewhere."

Sienna: "It's still too early to tell what any of you are painting."

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The 3 chess players are struggling against their formidable foes.

Mary: "Fuck, I didn't consider that move."

Xi: "Always think 3 steps ahead."

Zhang: "Captured."

Raymundo: "Is that move legal?"

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Peter: "We're wasting time. We have to start making a gamble."

Peter: "I'm going to go for it."

Peter: "I'm going to guess this one. 曹操."

Certain characters, if matched to the correct story, will provide additional chess pieces to aid the chess players in the fight against the locals.

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Ramona: "This is just too hard! I have the hardest piece."

Joy: "Chopin isn't easy, but the satisfaction if you play it well will be even greater."

Samantha: "I have big shoes to fill. I'm playing Mozart."

Seamus: "Oops."

Adriel: "I can't paint while it keeps shaking."

Sheila: "I messed up."

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Ted: "That's a tiger, and that's a red blob...I think I know what they are."

Ted: "I think I know what books to look at! There's a picture with a red cover, and another one with a tiger. We can focus on those two."

Sienna: "You might be right. Let's get Peter to stop guessing and focus on the characters that appear in these books. Good job."

Ted: "Thanks, but...umm, could you...could you go get him instead?"

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Ziyi: "And I win."

Jordana: "Hehe! Good game."

Ramona has just received the rest of her composition.

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Mary: "This does not look good."

Ziyi: "Checkmate."

Ziyi: "I won."

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Joy: "Samantha, here is the rest of your composition."

Samantha: "Finally."

Sienna: "Why are you placing scrolls there? We should focus on the two books we know."

Peter: "Rooney was painting what looked like a man and I saw a lot of black and white. This seems to fit."

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Samantha: "Oh no. I have to get it right. There's not a lot of time left."

Seamus: "I still haven't received the rest of the music sheets yet."

Ted: "刘姥姥。I remember the last two words looked the same."

Raymundo: "Aha. That's just what I need to win the game."

Zhang: "You had too many unfair advantages."

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All three pianists have a complete score. They claim the last hour to practice as much as they can for their performance later tonight.

In the mean time, the mission has ended for the literature group as well. The painters are allowed to continue their paintings till completion.

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"Welcome, contestants. It has been a busy day for all of you. Our dear pianists have been practising hard to put up a point-winning performance tonight. Each of them can only make 3 mistakes before their performance earns nothing."

Samantha is the first performer.

Samantha: "Eep! Stay calm."

Mary: "That didn't sound right."

Joy: "She missed a note."

Samantha: "I'm almost at the end. If I can pull through without making any more mistakes, I can still win something."

Samantha: "I did it! I played the piano!"

Peter: "Good job Samantha!"

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"Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for our next performer: Ramona Romano!"

Ramona: "No! A mistake right off the gate!"

Joy: "That didn't sound right."

Jordana: "Stay calm Ramona! You still have room for error!"

Joy: "She's becoming too agitated."

Ramona: "Finally."

Ramona: "I did a terrible job. I tried to let the music take over me but it was my emotions that took over me instead."

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Seamus is the last performer. Can he earn 20 points for the pot?

Seamus: "Here goes nothing. The first part is quite easy."

Peter: "That didn't sound right."

Sheila: "I don't have high hopes for him."

Sienna: "He's your husband. Shouldn't you support him?"

Sheila: "Fiancé. And yes but it's clear he's bad at this."

Mary: "It's hopeless."

Seamus: "Oopsy."

Joy: "Sorry to say that's another error."

Jordana: "Just keep going!"

Ted: "I am so glad I'm not in his shoes right now."

Sheila: "That was embarrassing."

Ramona: "It's finally over. He sounded worse than me."

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"Let us give a round of applause once again to the three performers. Learning a new piece in one day isn't easy, especially when some of the pieces aren't coherent."

"Two of the scores had mismatching first and second halves, so they couldn't earn points right from the start. That was Ramona's and Samantha's. Seamus was the only one who could earn money tonight, but he made 7 mistakes in total, so that's a total of 0 from the pianists."

Sheila: "Oh no."

"On the bright side, the chess players managed to beat one local and thus brought in 10 points."

"The literature group managed to match 13 characters worth points to the correct stories, bringing the pot up by 13 points. As for the painters, their works have been valued by three art appraisers who have seen these paintings for the first time with no context. To clarify, each painting must be worth at least 200 Simoleons to earn 10 points."

"The first painting was valued at 320 Simoleons."

"The second painting was somehow valued at 262 Simoleons."

"The third painting was even more miraculously valued at 278 Simoleons, with comments that it was very evocative and abstract. This means that in total, 53/135 points have been won in this first mission. It's time to get some rest, because tomorrow is your first reckoning."

A first mission that left more to be desired. Who is to blame? Who will be executed first?

59.Bonus-Interview with Sienna Justine Piers

 

We have one last exclusive interview for you and that is with Sienna Justine Piers!

Interviewer: "Hi Sienna."

Sienna: "Hi. Thank you for having me."

Interviewer: "My pleasure. Introduce yourself for the audience?"

Sienna: "I'm Sienna. My full name is Sienna Justine Piers. I am 33 this year and I work as a doctor. I opened my own clinic a few years ago. I'm married to my husband Dominic and we just welcomed a baby boy Wade last year. In April too, like me."

Interviewer: "Congratulations!"

Sienna: "Thank you."

Interviewer: "Life as a new mother must be hard."

Sienna: "It is but it's also very fruitful. I now understand how my parents felt when taking care of me."

Interviewer: "Do you want to take this moment to appreciate them? Tell us their names too."

Sienna: "Oh sure. Their names are Kyle and Corrine. Mom and Dad, thank you so much for raising me to be the woman I am today. I am grateful for all your teachings and Dominic and I will do our best to raise Wade like how you raised me."

Interviewer: "That's very touching."

Sienna: "Thank you."

Interviewer: "What made you decide to separate from your baby and join the Smole?"

Sienna: "Oh, Dom said it would be good for one of us to relax and take some time off. I've been so busy with motherhood and the clinic that I never properly took care of myself. And when I get back at least one of us will be rejuvenised."

Interviewer: "That's very smart. Speaking of your clinic, let's talk more about your professional accomplishments."

Sienna: "Of course! Opening my own private clinic has been one of the greatest accomplishments in my life."

Interviewer: "There must be a lot of stress that comes along with it."

Sienna: "There is but it's part and parcel of entrepreneurship. Opening my own clinic has been my lifelong dream so I'm proud to have finally fulfilled it."

Interviewer: "What do you like to do in your free time?"

Sienna: "I like to read and do yoga to help me relax."

Interviewer: "I see. Now let's move on to our next segment. We'll discuss your favourite things, starting with your favourite food."

Sienna: "I like my husband's spaghetti."

Interviewer: "What about your favourite colour?"

Sienna: "I always liked the calming colours of blue and green, but if I had to pick one, it would be blue."

Interviewer: "What is your favourite music genre?"

Sienna: "Classical music helps me relax after a long day. I have Clair de Lune, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Fantasie Impromptu on loop in my playlist."

Interviewer: "What about movie genres? Is it something equally calming and relaxing?"

Sienna: "Ha ha, it's actually the opposite. I like dramas."

Interviewer: "Give us some examples."

Sienna: "Good Will Hunting, Legal Eagles, and The Doctor. I like medical and legal dramas."

Interviewer: "What about your favourite season?"

Sienna: "I think it would be winter."

Interviewer: "And in the context of the Smole?"

Sienna: "Season 54, because Agatha did a really good job at handling what was thrown at her while keeping suspicions low."

Interviewer: "She must be your favourite Mole."

Sienna: "How did you guess? Ha ha."

Interviewer: "We just have two more questions for you. Firstly, how do you plan on playing the game?"

Sienna: "I'm quite resilient and can adapt to stress and changes, so I think I would try not to be too involved in challenges in order to focus on the main game, but I am going to keep my strategy flexible."

Interviewer: "Our final question: Sienna, are you the Mole?"

Sienna: "I'm not the Mole, sorry."

Interviewer: "We shall see if we can trust your words. Thank you for tuning in to this interview. If you want to find out more about Sienna and whether she's the Mole, do catch Season 59 when it airs."

59.Bonus-Interview with Adriel Garner

We still have more contestants to go! We secured an exclusive interview with another Smole contestant: Adriel Garner!

Interviewer: "Hi Adriel."

Adriel: "Hello to you too."

Interviewer: "Tell us about yourself."

Adriel: "I'm Adriel Garner. I'm 28. My hobbies are socialising and travelling, especially to exotic places. I'm currently single but I'm open to relationships."

Interviewer: "What do you do for a living?"

Adriel: "It's top secret. Just kidding, I'm a professional scammer."

Interviewer: "We're starting with secrets already. What secret can you share with us?"

Adriel: "Are you sure you want to hear it?"

Interviewer: "I do."

Adriel: "Don't regret it."

Interviewer: "Just tell us."

Adriel: "I have a domination kink. I really like to see when big dudes get dominated and humiliated."

Interviewer: "So you're gay?"

Adriel: "Yup. Did I not mention that? Guess it wasn't that important."

Interviewer: "When did you first discover this?"

Adriel: "My parents and the school and everyone basically told me since young that you shouldn't look at women that way. So I looked at men."

Interviewer: "How...naughty?"

Adriel: "I enjoy being naughty. I enjoy going for the forbidden fruit. If you don't go for it, you never know whether or not you'll like it."

Interviewer: "I suppose that's true. What are your parents names?"

Adriel: "Harold and Heidi, but they're fully aware of everything I am and love me for it."

Interviewer: "That's great. Are you an only child."

Adriel: "I am."

Interviewer: "What do you want most out of life?"

Adriel: "Right now? It's money."

Interviewer: "Practical. Did you join the Smole for it?"

Adriel: "It would be a bonus, yes, but I'm a fool if I pinned my hopes on it. I am here for the ride. I want to use the chance to travel to someplace new and experience new things."

Interviewer: "What's your strategy?"

Adriel: "I'll be everyone's ally. Knowledge is power. I know what to say to different Sims to get what I want."

Interviewer: "Out of curiosity, when are you born?"

Adriel: "I was born in May."

Interviewer: "Let's move on to the next segment. What is your favourite food?"

Adriel: "Lobster thermidor."

Interviewer: "Exquisite taste. And favourite colour?"

Adriel: "Purple."

Interviewer: "Regal and royal, alright. How about favourite genre of music?"

Adriel: "Pop."

Interviewer: "Such as?"

Adriel: "I like a lot of the songs put out by The Weeknd and Sam Smith, like Blinding Lights or Unholy. I also liked Dua Lipa's Don't Start Now."

Interviewer: "How about movies?"

Adriel: "I like thrillers the most. Ocean's 11 is a classic. But I also like Inception and Gone Girl."

Interviewer: "Which season of the year do you like most?"

Adriel: "Summer. Sun's out, gun's out. I also really like going to beaches so summer is the perfect time for that."

Interviewer: "How about in terms of the Smole? Which season would that be?"

Adriel: "I liked Season 57 because I've never been to Dragon Valley. The twist was also very novel."

Interviewer: "Who would be your favourite Mole?"

Adriel: "I think I'll say Nicholas Penn. He's got a very assertive executive presence and I was interested in seeing how he played the game."

Interviewer: "We'll also be interested in how you play the game. But can you tell us this: Adriel, are you the Mole?"

Adriel: "I am not the Mole."

Interviewer: "Do we believe you? We'll have to see. Thank you for tuning in to this interviewer. To find out more about Adriel and whether he's the Mole, do watch Season 59 when it airs."

59.Bonus-Interview with Seamus Motheresa

 Next up, we have Seamus Motheresa! His interview is as below:

Interviewer: "Hi Seamus. Introduce yourself please."

Seamus: "I'm Seamus Motheresa. I'm 36 this year and I'm a professional magician. I recently got engaged to this wonderful woman who's taking part too! Her name is Sheila."

Interviewer: "We interviewed her already. Tell us how you two met."

Seamus: "We're both magicians, so it's hard not to imagine how. One thing led to another and then there's now a ring on our fingers."

Interviewer: "What do you like to do in your free time?"

Seamus: "Magic. I'm no expert so I gotta practise."

Interviewer: "That's a good work ethic to have. What fun fact do you have to share with us?"

Seamus: "I'm born on April Fool's. You have to ask my mother why."

Interviewer: "What's your mother's name?"

Seamus: "Theresa. She's single and ready to mingle."

Interviewer: "Where's your father?"

Seamus: "I come from a single-parent family, so who knows?"

Interviewer: "Can we know why you joined the Smole? And what is your strategy in this game?"

Seamus: "I joined because of Sheila. We both love the show but she really wanted to sign up. I thought it would be fun too. My strategy would be to never let anyone know my next move."

Interviewer: "To be unpredictable."

Seamus: "Exactly."

Interviewer: "What do you think is your biggest accomplishment to date?"

Seamus: "Just being alive and still in this industry, frankly. It's a cut-throat niche industry."

Interviewer: "That's an interesting take. Anything you want to share about that?"

Seamus: "Nope."

Interviewer: "Fine. Keep your secrets. Let's hear more about what you like."

Seamus: "I like Sheila, obviously. I also like spaghetti, the colour red and showtunes. I watch the occasional musicals and movies."

Interviewer: "What are some songs you like most?"

Seamus: "The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, Seasons of Love, and Good For You. But there's just too many to really list."

Interviewer: "How about movies? What kind of movies do you like?"

Seamus: "Fantasy. Things like The Wizard of Oz, The Nightmare Before Christmas, or even Fantasia."

Interviewer: "Those are some magical movies."

Seamus: "I'm a magician."

Interviewer: "Which season of the year do you like most?"

Seamus: "Winter."

Interviewer: "Really? That's when most Sims stay inside. Nobody's going to watch magic shows or musicals."

Seamus: "I just like snow."

Interviewer: "And you're entitled to that. How about your favourite season of the Smole?"

Seamus: "Season 48."

Interviewer: "Care to elaborate?"

Seamus: "Nope."

Interviewer: "Then what about your favourite Mole? Is it Maya?"

Seamus: "Douglas Chip."

Interviewer: "I can't tell if you're being serious right now, but everyone is entitled to his opinion."

Seamus: "Don't hate on my boy like that."

Interviewer: "I have one last important question to ask you: Seamus, are you the Mole?"

Seamus: "Well, you got me. Yes I am."

Interviewer: "Really? We'll have to wait and see. Thanks for tuning in to this interview. To find out more about Seamus and whether he's the Mole, do tune in to Season 59 when it airs!"

59.Bonus-Interview with Ramona Romano

Introducing our next contestant: Ramona Romano! Find out about her interview below:

Interviewer: "Introduce yourself."

Ramona: "Hello. I am Ramona Romano. Dancing is my life. That's why I became a professional dancer."

Interviewer: "How old are you?"

Ramona: "If you must know...I'm 34. But I was born in September so I'm not that old."

Interviewer: "What are your specialties?"

Ramona: "I really love tango and west coast swing. It's so passionate and emotive."

Interviewer: "Let's hear about your family. Are they dancers too? What are their names?"

Ramona: "My father is Edoardo and my mother is Giordana. They don't dance but they met in a band. I have a brother. His name is Gino. He holds a PH.D and is currently a university researcher. We are very different."

Interviewer: "Why did you join the Smole?"

Ramona: "To spread the love. The love of dancing. The love of tango. The love of WCS. I want more Sims to appreciate it."

Interviewer: "What's your strategy?"

Ramona: "I don't really have one. I'll see where my heart takes me."

Interviewer: "Which Smole season did you like the most?"

Ramona: "Season 42. There were a lot of hot men on that season. Oops. Did I say that out loud?"

Interviewer: "Yes you did. What about your favourite Mole?"

Ramona: "I have to say Bonita Perez. She's like me. She loves dancing."

Interviewer: "Dancing is really your life. I imagine that your greatest moments come from it."

Ramona: "Yes. I still remember fondly the first time I was acquainted with west coast swing. A friend from a bar dragged me to his little dance club and I fell in love with the movements. I was so proud when I won my first competition there."

Interviewer: "Your lifetime wish is to be the world's greatest dancer."

Ramona: "Actually, it's to get married and settle down."

Interviewer: "I see. Now let's move on to some of your other favourites. We talked about dancing, but what about your favourite food?"

Ramona: "Crepes. I love desserts in general."

Interviewer: "How about your favourite colour?"

Ramona: "Hot pink."

Interviewer: "What about your favourite music genre?"

Ramona: "I really love Latin music."

Interviewer: "Can you share some of your favourite songs of all-time?"

Ramona: "Of course. I like Besame Mucho by Andrea Bocelli. That man's voice is amazing. I also like La Cumparsita. It's one of the first few songs I danced to. And of course Sway, by Michael Buble. That man's voice is so silky smooth."

Interviewer: "Let's talk about movies now. What kind of movies do you like? Could you provide examples?"

Ramona: "I love romance films, such as The Notebook, Dirty Dancing or even Pride and Prejudice. It's so interesting to see how love transcends time."

Interviewer: "What is your favourite season?"

Ramona: "I thought you asked that already."

Interviewer: "I meant whether it's spring, summer..."

Ramona: "Oh, spring. Definitely spring. It's the season of love!"

Interviewer: "Perfect. We just have one last question for you: Ramona, are you the Mole?"

Ramona: "Sadly no."

Interviewer: "Can we believe you? We'll find out. Thanks for tuning in to this interview. To find out more about Ramona and whether she's the Mole, do watch Season 59 when it airs!"

59.Bonus-Interview with Raymundo Hansen

 

The next contestant officially on Season 59 is Raymundo Hansen! Read his interview below:

Interviewer: "Good afternoon, Raymundo."

Raymundo: "Good afternoon."

Interviewer: "Shall we start?"

Raymundo: "Whenever you're ready."

Interviewer: "Let's begin with an introduction of yourself."

Raymundo: "My name is Raymundo Hansen. I'm a 44-year-old Sim Fu coach. I was born on June 3rd. I'm married to my lovely wife Elena with two wonderful daughters Ines and Alana. I come from a family of six: my father Miguel practised Sim fu himself while my mother Isabella took care of this family. I am the oldest of four children. My siblings are Carlos, Sofia, and Eva respectively."

Interviewer: "I can see your love for the martial art. You are even dressed like one."

Raymundo: "Many of the opponents are from China. To understand their psyche, one has to become them."

Interviewer: "Very wise words. You said your father practised Sim Fu. Is that what got you into Sim Fu?"

Raymundo: "Yes."

Interviewer: "Do your children like Sim Fu as much as you do?"

Raymundo: "More. But they are far too young."

Interviewer: "You're not an unfamiliar name in the space. You coached world champion Benison. That must be your proudest moment, seeing him clinch that title."

Raymundo: "I am happy he achieved great success."

Interviewer: "Tell me more about your aspiration. Is it to coach future generations of Sim Fu practitioners?"

Raymundo: "No. I want to make a lot of money. That's part of why I joined."

Interviewer: "Huh. You're a very deep man. What other secrets are you hiding?"

Raymundo: "If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret any more. But in Sim Fu, we learn to be honest with ourselves."

Interviewer: "Do you have any hobbies? Other than Sim Fu?"

Raymundo: "That is my job, not my hobby. I play chess occasionally."

Interviewer: "Sharp in mind and body."

Raymundo: "Sim Fu isn't just about the body."

Interviewer: "Indeed. Let's move on to the next segment. I want to know what your favourites are. Let's start with your favourite food."

Raymundo: "I like any Tex-mex cuisine."

Interviewer: "Favourite colour?"

Raymundo: "Spice brown."

Interviewer: "Favourite music genre?"

Raymundo: "Classic rock."

Interviewer: "Interesting. What songs do you like?"

Raymundo: "A couple of classics, such as Hotel California by The Eagles, Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen."

Interviewer: "What kind of movies do you like?"

Raymundo: "I enjoy action a lot. Some movies I recently watched or rewatched and liked were Enter the Dragon, Kill Bill, and Bullet Train."

Interviewer: "Favourite season?"

Raymundo: "Spring."

Interviewer: "Favourite Smole season?"

Raymundo: "Season 1. That's where everything began."

Interviewer: "Favourite Mole?"

Raymundo: "Michael Mullard from Season 1. He was the pioneer Mole. He went in blind and you have to admire him for that."

Interviewer: "Do you aspire to be like him? What's your strategy on the Smole?"

Raymundo: "My strategy is to think before doing. Many mistakes are make because we do not have a clear head."

Interviewer: "Raymundo, are you the Mole?"

Raymundo: "I am not the Mole."

Interviewer: "Interesting. Thank you for tuning in to this interview. To find out more about Raymundo and whether he's the Mole, do tune in to Season 59 when it airs."