Read on to find out everything you need to know about season 3 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 3?
Absolutely! After the first season became a streaming hit, Netflix officially renewed The Circlefor a second and third season in March 2020. Casting was opened up the same day for The Circle US seasons 2 and 3, as well as fellow Netflix reality show Love Is Blind. “It’s been incredible to see Netflix members everywhere respond to the raw, authentic stories of real people and real stakes,” Netflix VP of Nonfiction Series Brandon Riegg said in a statement. “We pride ourselves on creating a favorite show for any taste, and we’re thrilled fans embraced all of these series with such enthusiasm and shared passion. We look forward to sparking more joy for our members.”
When did The Circle season 3 premiere?
The Circle US season 3 premiered with its first batch of episodes on Wednesday, September 8.
What is the release schedule for The Circle season 3?
Netflix will continue the release schedule from season 2, which they believe will “give time to dissect and dish on every step of the competition as it unfolds.” The show is going for a hybrid weekly/binge model, with batches of episodes being released weekly. Here’s the schedule: —September 8: Episodes 1-4 —September 15: Episodes 5-8 —September 22: Episodes 9-12 —September 29: Finale
How many episodes does The Circle season 3 have?
The Circle season 3 has 13 episodes in total.
What day does The Circle season 3 release?
Episodes of The Circle season 3 release weekly on Wednesdays.
Who won The Circle season 3?
It was a hard-fought season of The Circle, full of intense gameplay and dramatic moments. In the end, it was James Andre Jefferson Jr. who took home the $100,000 prize, being the first person to win the show’s American version who did not enter on Day 1.
Who’s in the cast for The Circle season 3?
Here’s the cast for The Circle season 3.
James Andre Jefferson Jr. - 30 from Los Angeles, California
James entered The Circle as himself in Episode 7. He finished in first place in the final ratings, winning the $100,000 grand prize.
Matthew Pappadia - 29 from Long Island, New York
Matt entered The Circle in Episode 1. He catfished as “Ashley,” his best friend. He finished in second place in the final ratings.
Sophia Layne - 22 from Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Sophia entered The Circle in Episode 3. She catfished as “Isabella,” her older sister. She finished in third place in the final ratings.
Keisha “Kai” Ghost - 30 from Nashville, Tennessee
Kai entered The Circle as herself in Episode 1. She finished in fourth place in the final ratings.
Nick Uhlenhuth - 27 from Louisville, Kentucky
Nick entered The Circle as himself in Episode 1. He lied about his career, saying he was a drummer in a punk band. He finished in fifth place in the final ratings.
Jacki Jing - 33 from Los Angeles, California
Jacki entered The Circle as herself in Episode 12. She was blocked by secret influencers James and Nick in Episode 12.
Daniel Cusimano - 20 from Palm Harbor, Florida
Daniel entered The Circle as himself in Episode 1. He was blocked by influencers James and Nick in Episode 11.
Rachel Ward - 24 from Los Angeles, California
Rachel entered The Circle in Episode 3. She’s catfishing as “Jackson,” her best friend’s boyfriend. She was blocked by influencer Daniel in Episode 9.
Ruksana Carroll - 35 from Union, New Jersey
Ruksana entered The Circle as herself in Episode 1. She was blocked by influencer Nick in Episode 9.
Calvin Kiing Crooks - 25 from Miami, Florida
Calvin entered The Circle as himself in Episode 1. He was blocked by influencers Ashley and Isabella in Episode 7, and chose to visit Kai after his elimination.
Ava Marie Capra and Chanel Marie Capra - 25 & 42 from The Bronx, New York
Ava and Chanel entered The Circle in Episode 1. They chose to play as one person under Ava’s profile. They were blocked in Episode 1 by influencer Kai. However, they received a second chance by being able to “clone” another player and convince the others they were the real person. Though they were able to do so, they were blocked again by influencers Kai and Ruksana in Episode 4.
Michelle Rider - 52 from Pacolet, South Carolina
Michelle entered The Circle as herself in Episode 1. She was eliminated in Episode 3 after being “cloned” and voted out by the other players, who incorrectly believed she was the catfish. She visited Ava and Chanel after her elimination.
Who has been eliminated on The Circle season 3?
Parade.com will feature periodic interviews with contestants as they are eliminated from The Circle season 3.
Michelle Rider
Ava Marie Capra and Chanel Marie Capra
Calvin Kiing Crooks
Calvin Kiing Crooks Talks Kai and How the Show Taught Him Patience
Rachel Ward
Ruksana Carroll
Daniel Cusimano
Jacki Jing
Who are the finalists on The Circle season 3?
Parade.com has interviews with all five finalists from season 3 of The Circle. In order of finish, they are:
James Andre Jefferson Jr.
Winner James Andre Jefferson Jr. Breaks Down His Victorious Strategy and His Final Ratings
Matthew Pappadia
Matthew Pappadia Outlines His Successful Catfish Strategy and His Therapeutic Time on the Show
Sophia Layne
Sophia Layne Discusses the Repressed Feelings She Discovered on the Show
Kai Ghost
Kai Ghost Breaks Down Her ‘CCCF’ Strategy and Her Complicated Nick Dynamic
Nick Uhlenhuth
Nick Uhlenhuth Breaks Down ‘The Band’ and Burner Profile Advice
When was The Circle season 3 filmed?
Lambert was spot on with his comments about filming fall 2020. Surprisingly, producers somehow managed to film not one but two seasons of the hit reality show. In November 2020, Inside Survivor editor Martin Holmes revealed that producers has wrapped filming two new U.S. seasons. 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 of 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 $100,000 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 $100,000 for finishing in the top at the end of it all. 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 third 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 it looks like 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 2 of The Circle?
The second season of The Circle was won by catfish DeLeesa St. Agathe, who was playing as her husband Trevor. She was at the top of the ratings over fellow finalists Chloe Veitch, Courtney Revolution, Lee Swift, and Jack Atkins and Lisa Delcampo (who played as one catfish together). Chloe received the Fan Favorite prize 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, proving 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 4?
Yes! Netflix announced on August 9, 2021 that they had already renewed The Circle for seasons 4 and 5. One or both of the seasons will be expected to air in 2022.
Is there a trailer for The Circle season 3?
Not yet! But check back in as we get closer to the season 3 premiere.
