Where is Lellies Santiago now? 'Surviving Paradise's shared-winner claims to use $100K in father's t

LONDON, MANCHESTER: Linda C Okoli was declared the winner of  Netflix's 'Surviving Paradise.' But, instead of taking away $250K, she chose to split $200K with her gal pal Lellies Santiago. 

The star claimed in the show that if she won she will be using the money to pay the hospital bills of her father who is going through some treatment. It was not revealed from her social media what she did with the split money. 

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Well, Lellies seems to be enjoying her win with her boyfriend Kris Kasanova. Just ahead of the release of 'Surviving Paradise' Season 1, she posted a video with her beau, having an intimate moment as they danced in the kitchen. 

She also seems to be spending her days in Miami nowadays. Just a day before the release of the show, Lellies posted a bunch of photos and videos saying, "Miami nights to remember."

'Surviving Paradise' star Linda C Okoli was confused who to share her prize money with

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As Linda was declared the winner of the show, her prize money was upped. She was given the chance to either take away quarter of a million or split the prize money with any of the contestants.

Linda chose to share her 200K prize money. However, she was left confused between who to choose, either Alex Dourassof or Lellies.

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She claimed, "Who do i choose between Alex and Lellies? I have no idea."

Lellies was left shocked when Linda took her name to share the prize money with. Ahead of making the choice, Linda claimed it was the "hardest decision" of her life.

Why did 'Surviving Paradise' star Linda C Okoli choose Lellies Santiago to share her prize money with?

After Linda chose to split $200K with Lellies, the latter asked, "Why'd you do that?" Linda replied, "Because why wouldn't I do it?"

Linda didn't seem to have doubt for once in her mind. She further claimed in the confessional, "The reason I came here was to be able to give to young woman."

She then added, "And I can start right here by empowering the girl I started this journey with."

She said, "If I can help her and her dad in anyway I'm more than willing to do that." Both hugged each other as the show ended.

'Surviving Paradise' is available to stream on Netflix.

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