Shivangi Sinha
Netflix’s ‘What’s in the Box,’ hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, is about contestants competing for cash prizes through lucky choices and teamwork. Players compete in pairs, going through rounds that reward calculated decisions and cooperation. One such team featured in the frost season was Binh Douglas, who entered the competition alongside his longtime friend Andrew. The two demonstrated strong coordination and used alliances with other teams to advance in the game. Although they were eliminated before reaching the final round, both expressed satisfaction with their experience and participation in the show.
Binh and Andrew Were Eliminated After a Prize Fight
Binh Douglas entered the season alongside his longtime friend Andrew, with whom he had shared more than two decades of friendship. The two first met in Miami, Florida, while working in nightclubs, an environment that demanded constant coordination under pressure. That shared background shaped their approach to the game. They relied on concise communication and an established rhythm developed over years of working together. Early in the competition, when a Freeze Out card was introduced, forcing one team to sit out a challenge, Binh and Andrew volunteered to take it. While this meant missing a round, the decision proved strategic.
Sitting out allowed them to observe other teams, gather information, and use the situation to build alliances and it gave them leverage in later stages of the game. As the rounds progressed, they narrowly missed winning a box on multiple occasions. When presented with a card that allowed them to steal a prize from another team, they chose to act. Andrew explained that his wife would be disappointed if he passed up the Paris fashion experience, leading them to take the reward from fellow contestants Joey and Scott. Their journey ended during a Prize Fight against Kiera and Cardell for an exclusive watch collection. After losing that round, Binh and Andrew were eliminated in the final episode before the finale.
Binh Douglas Spearheads a Hospitality Business on His Own
Binh Douglas is a hospitality and nightlife executive with more than two decades of experience across restaurant, hotel, and entertainment operations. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Vermont from 1995 to 1999, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) and served as President of the Student Government Association. Douglas began his professional career in retail operations with Gap Inc./Banana Republic, working as District Merchandise Manager from 2000 to 2006 across Los Angeles, California, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. From 2004 to 2007, he transitioned into hospitality leadership as VIP Director and Assistant General Manager at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Spirits Nightclub in Hollywood, Florida.
Between 2007 and 2010, Binh held senior management roles in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, including General Manager at Pawnshop Lounge and Assistant General Manager at Blue Martini Lounge, where he managed full operational responsibility, staff development, inventory, and P&L oversight. In 2010, he relocated to Los Angeles to manage nightlife and restaurant operations at SBE Entertainment’s XIV by Michael Mina, followed by a consulting role with NightOwl Consultants, where he led pre-opening staffing, operational controls, and profitability restructuring for nightlife venues. From 2011 to 2012, Binh served as Interim Bars Director and later General Manager for Beacher’s Madhouse with Thompson Hotels in Los Angeles, developing standardized operating procedures, training programs, and internal controls.
Binh continued in senior leadership roles with BR Guest Hospitality from 2012 to 2014 as General Manager of 675 Bar and HILO in New York City, focusing on revenue growth and EBITDA improvement. In 2014, he was appointed Vice President of Operations for Beacher’s Madhouse at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. In June 2014, From November 2017 to December 2018, he held the role of Director of Nightlife at 1 Hotels in Brooklyn, New York. Most recently, from July 2021 to February 2025, Douglas was Managing Member of Main Prospect in Southampton, New York. Binh founded HENRI Hospitality in 2014, and he continues to serve as Founder and Principal, advising on restaurant management, operational efficiency and budgeting. He has scaled these heights by himself and is happy and satisfied with the work he has been doing.
Binh Douglas is Raising Two Boys With His Loving Wife Today
Binh Douglas is married to Lauren Mallor, a real estate professional. Together, they have a family of four and are parents to two sons, Nolan and Henri. They also had a family dog, Steve, whom they lost in 2024. The family is based in Southampton, New York, where Douglas continues to balance professional work with family life. In addition to his leadership roles in the hospitality industry, he regularly shares restaurant reviews and dining recommendations on his social media platforms, drawing on his extensive experience in nightlife, food, and beverage operations. His posts focus on operational execution, service quality, and overall guest experience rather than promotion alone. His mother, Gabby, is also a great cook and she often makes traditional Vietnamese dishes for him as well.
Outside of work, Douglas is an active attendee of live concerts and theater performances, maintaining a strong personal interest in music and stage productions. These interests align with his long-standing involvement in nightlife and entertainment-driven venues throughout his career. Andrew, Douglas’s partner on the season, is a longtime friend with whom he has shared more than 20 years of history. While their friendship is well documented through their joint appearance on the show, Andrew maintains a more private personal and professional life and does not seek public attention in the same way.
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