America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel brought his trademark mix of comedy and candor to Episode 5 of Clock It with Camilla Araujo, swapping stories about Hollywood, health quirks, and tech innovation while reacting to Araujo’s jaw-dropping business success.
Araujo, the creator-entrepreneur behind a multimillion-dollar subscription empire, stunned viewers with her financial disclosure: “I’m at probably $2.5 million a month right now… my goal is 10 mil off one platform.” Mandel praised her drive: “It’s amazing… you are doing amazing.”
The conversation weaved through Mandel’s career milestones, including his breakout role on St. Elsewhere alongside then-rising actor Denzel Washington. “That was his first show. Me and him starred together,” Mandel recalled, flashing old photos. “I could sell out 10,000-seat arenas one week, and then I’d go shoot with Denzel the next.”
The comedian also touched on his obsessive-compulsive disorder, revealing that he once carried surgical scrub everywhere. “I was probably the first person to publicly carry surgical scrub in the ’90s. I used it day and night—and I killed all the good bacteria,” he admitted.
From television to technology, Mandel shared his fascination with entertainment’s evolution. He compared his Deal or No Deal run to Jerry Springer’s drama-fueled talk shows, noting both relied on “tension and payoff.” He also previewed his latest project: a real-time hologram platform. “You can be live, in real time, with no latency and broadcast in any language,” Mandel explained, inviting Araujo to appear virtually on his podcast.
Lighter moments came when Mandel gifted Skechers slip-ins to Araujo’s partner and revealed his eccentric pool workout: “I tie cables to my ankles and paddle in place for an hour,” he said, showing video clips that left Araujo in tears of laughter.
The episode closed on a thoughtful note, with Mandel emphasizing respect and resilience: “Humanity needs to be respected—every religion, race, whoever people love.” Araujo agreed, calling purpose and family her ultimate goals.
Blending humor, business insight, and heartfelt reflections, the episode offered a glimpse of Mandel’s multifaceted career—and Araujo’s unstoppable rise.