Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_17998 ( "Season" real, "Season Premiere Date" text, "Season Finale Date" text, "Winner" text, "1st Runner Up" text, "2nd Runner Up" text )

### Question ###
What is the winner of rashmi desai?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT "Winner" FROM table_17998 WHERE "1st Runner Up" = 'Rashmi Desai'