Read on to find out everything you need to know about season 4 of The Circle, including when it premieres, how the show works and how filming was affected by COVID-19.
Is The Circle returning for season 4?
Absolutely! After the first season became a streaming hit, and the popularity continued for seasons two and three, Netflix officially renewed The Circlefor fourth and fifth seasons in August 2021.
When does The Circle season 4 premiere?
The Circle U.S. season 4 premiered with its first batch of episodes on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. The announcement was made by the official Circle social media accounts in April 2022.
What is the release schedule for The Circle season 4?
The complete schedule for The Circle season 4 follows a hybrid weekly/binge model, with batches of episodes being released weekly: —May 4: Episodes 1-4 —May 11: Episodes 5-8 —May 18: Episodes 9-12 —May 25: Finale
How many episodes does The Circle season 4 have?
Like the previous two seasons, The Circle season 4 will have 13 episodes.
What day does The Circle season 4 release?
Episodes of The Circle season 4 release weekly on Wednesdays.
Who won The Circle season 4?
Despite it being the twistiest season yet, Frank Grimsley stayed at the top of everyone’s ratings the entire time. His popularity and social connections gave him the victory in the finale.
Who’s in the cast for The Circle season 4?
The starting cast for The Circle season 4 was revealed in April 2022.
Frank Grimsley
Frank entered The Circle as himself in Episode 1. He finished in first place in the final ratings, winning the $150,000 grand prize.
Trevor St. Agathe
Trevor entered The Circle in Episode 7. He catfished as “Imani,” a friend of his wife’s. Trevor is the husband of DeLeesa St. Agathe, the winner of The Circle season 2 who catfished as him. He finished in second place in the final ratings.
Yu Ling Wu
Yu Ling entered The Circle as herself in Episode 1. She finished in third place in the final ratings.
Rachel Evans
Rachel entered The Circle as herself in Episode 1. She finished in fourth place in the final ratings.
Eversen Bevelle
Eversen entered The Circle as himself in Episode 7. He finished in fifth place in the final ratings.
Alex Brizard
Alex entered The Circle in Episode 1. He catfished as “Nathan,” a 22-year-old college student. He was blocked by super secret influencer Frank in the finale.
Josh “Bru” Brubaker
Bru entered The Circle as himself in Episode 1. He was instantly blocked after finishing last in the ratings in Episode 12, and chose to visit “Nathan” AKA Alex after his elimination.
John Franklin
John entered The Circle in Episode 1. He catfished as “Carol,” his mother. He was blocked by influencers Frank and Yu Ling in Episode 11.
Alyssa Ljubicich
Alyssa entered The Circle as herself in Episode 1. She was blocked after being not picked in the “antivirus software” twist in Episode 9. She visited Bru after her elimination.
Crissa Jackson
Crissa entered The Circle as herself in Episode 1. She was blocked by influencers Alyssa and Yu Ling in Episode 7, and Yu Ling visited her after her elimination.
Mel B. and Emma Bunton
Celebrities Mel B. and Emma Bunton, famous for being part of the Spice Girls, entered The Circle in Episode 2. They were tasked with catfishing as “Jared,” a 28-year-old children’s author. If they successfully convinced a majority of their other cast members that they were not catfishing as Jared, they would earn an additional $50,000 to the winnings. They succeeded in their mission in Episode 5, leaving The Circle in the same episode.
Parker Abbott
Parker entered The Circle in Episode 1. She catfished as “Paul,” her 56-year-old father. She was blocked by influencers Frank and John in Episode 2, and chose to visit “Carol” AKA John after her elimination.
Who has been eliminated on The Circle season 4?
Parade.com will feature periodic interviews with contestants as they are eliminated from The Circle season 4.
Parker Abbott
Crissa Jackson
Alyssa Ljubicich
Alyssa Ljubicich Breaks Down Her Shocking Elimination and Her Spice Girls Encounter
John Franklin
John Franklin Talks Through Catfishing as His Mother
Josh “Bru” Brubaker
Alex Brizard
Alex Brizard on the Evolution of Catfishing
Who are the finalists on The Circle season 4?
Parade.com has interviews with four out of five finalists from season 4 of The Circle. In order of finish, they are:
Frank Grimsley
Winner Frank Grimsley on His Success Through Uniqueness and Confidence
Trevor St. Agathe
Trevor and DeLeesa St. Agathe Discuss the Transition from Profile to Player
Yu Ling Wu
Yu Ling Wu Breaks Down Her Various Surprising Decisions
Rachel Evans
Rachel Evans Reveals Her Biggest Regret in the Final Ratings
Eversen Bevelle
When was The Circle season 4 filmed?
It’s unknown the exact filming dates of The Circle season 4. But the window was likely in late 2021.
What happened with the Spice Girls in The Circle season 4?
One of the first twists of the season came in the form of Spice Girls Mel B. and Emma Bunton playing. They were forced to play under a profile being chosen by top influencer Frank. They were then given the mission to convince the majority of their other cast members that they were not playing as Jared, but another profile. If they were able to trick enough people, $50,000 would be added to the winnings. After spending four episodes in The Circle, Mel B. and Emma succeeded in their mission. It was officially announced that Jared was the catfish profile, and they left the show in Episode 5. Read Parade.com’s Exclusive Interview With The Circle Creative Director Tim Harcourt
How does The Circle work?
The Circle involves contestants from all walks of life who are sequestered by themselves in individual apartments contained in the same building. Their only companion is the voice-activated platform called “The Circle,” which they can use to talk with fellow contestants. But displaying themselves purely through their profile allows them to be whoever they want, whether it’s themselves, another version of themselves or someone completely different.
How are players eliminated on The Circle?
Periodically throughout the season, the contestants are asked to rank their competitors. Those who finish at the top are called “Influencers,” and must decide who among the remaining players should be eliminated. Once they have made their decision, that player is “blocked” and must leave his or her apartment. Before they go, though, they have an opportunity to visit any other contestant they want, as well as record a video revealing who they are. When the group gets down to four or five players, one final rating takes place before the contestants meet face-to-face. The top finisher of that final ranking wins the game and the $150,000 prize that goes with it.
How much are players on The Circle paid?
While it’s unknown how much stipend players get the longer they stay on the season, the winner gets a cool $150,000 for finishing in the top spot at the end of it all, upped from $100,000 from the previous three seasons. Additionally, viewers can vote for their favorite player, who will receive a $10,000 prize.
Who is the host of The Circle?
Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau is returning for her fourth season as host of The Circle.
Where is The Circle filmed?
Producers went to great lengths to make us believe that season 1 of The Circle was filmed in Chicago—with photos of the Chicago skyline and drone footage of iconic landmarks! But did they convince us? Nope! The Circle season 1 was actually filmed in Salford, England. And producers used a similar location for seasons 2 and 3, filming in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Is The Circle scripted?
The actors aren’t memorizing lines or being given multiple takes to get the scene just right but, like every other reality show, they are being nudged by producers and given suggestions on angles. And don’t get us started on the editing process. They are definitely editing and arranging the footage to show off exactly what they want.
What happened on season 3 of The Circle?
The third season of The Circle was won by James Andre Jefferson Jr., who entered the season halfway through. He finished at the top of the final rankings over fellow finalists Matthew Pappadia, Sophia Layne, Kai Ghost and Nick Uhlenhuth. Kai won the Fan Favorite Award of $10,000.
What is the British version of The Circle?
The series started in 2018 on Channel 4 in the U.K. The show caught on like wildfire, and throughout its two seasons, proved popular with the younger demographic that lives its day-to-day life on social media. Netflix partnered with Studio Lambert to pick up three international versions in late 2018, calling the premise “compelling, timely, and buzzworthy.”
What are the current statuses of the other versions of The Circle?
The Brazilian and French versions of The Circle, which aired in March and April 2020, respectively, have not been formally renewed for any future seasons. The British version aired both a civilian and celebrity version earlier in 2021. However, that proved to be the final outing of The Circle for its mother country.
Was The Circle renewed for season 5?
Yes! Netflix announced on August 9, 2021 that they had already renewed The Circle for seasons 4 and 5. It’s unknown if season 5 is also expected to premiere in 2022.
Is there a trailer for The Circle season 4?
Yes! You can check out a trailer that was posted to social media below. https://twitter.com/CircleNetflix/status/1519338079890333698?s=20&t=MoH2UuLS_evc8d5abO3TcQ
