"[4] During her senior year, Wasilewski responded to a casting call for the 23rd season MTV reality television program The Real World, which she viewed as a way to break into the entertainment industry.

[6] Her bio also stated that she had a history of childhood loneliness and depression, and that her lingering need for affection was evident in her relationship with her boyfriend Ian, from whom separation was difficult during her time in Washington.

[4] During the course of the season, she expressed frustration and discomfort in regard to her musical plans,[7] her recurring depression, and her presence in the house,[8] and eventually moved out in Episode 12.

"[4] Wasilewski served as a co-host on The Alan Cox Show, an afternoon drive hot talk program on Cleveland rock station WMMS (100.7 FM).

[1][2][3] In July 2009, Shabooty reported that Wasilewski falsely claimed to have been diagnosed with cancer following a breakup with her boyfriend, as a plea for attention, and according to her ex-boyfriend Billy, spent nine months maintaining this lie.