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About The Circle

The Circle is a reality TV series that premiered on Channel 4 on September 18, 2018. It has 3 seasons and 62 episodes so far and was canceled. The latest episode, Season 3 Episode 21, aired on April 9, 2021.

Players from all walks of life will compete to win up to £50,000. All living in one modern block but separately in individual apartments, the players will never come face-to.face, and can only interact with one another through an specially-designed app called The Circle.

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62 episodes · 3 seasons

Series 1

2018 · 19 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    19. Uncovered

    Finale

    Players from across the series reflect on their time spent in The Circle, as presenters Maya Jama and Alice Levine relive with them all the best moments from inside the famous apartment

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    18. Live Final

    The remaining players leave their apartments and finally come face to face for the Live Final, as it's revealed who is the most popular in The Circle and has got their hands on the £50,000 prize.

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    17. Episode 17

    With only one day left, anything can happen in The Circle. There's a new ratings alert with another surprise Blocking - leaving only four contestants, with everything to play for.

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    16. Episode 16

    The players wake up to big news: The Circle is now complete - meaning that one of them will definitely win £50,000. Sian shares her 'naked' thoughts. And another player is Blocked.

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    15. Episode 15

    Sian and Precious seek to put aside their differences, while a shock Blocking with no Influencers, leaves five players facing a difficult decision.

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    14. Episode 14

    A lot of people in The Circle are getting pretty suspicious, with their catfish alarms on red alert. There's still time for some lads' chat though. And yoga.

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    13. Episode 13

    There's some crushes, match-making and sexting going on in The Circle. And as the latest round of ratings looms, another 'at risk' player faces The Block.

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    12. Episode 12

    The Blocking cliffhanger is resolved, with either Psychic Ryan (and Kathy) or Alex/Kate leaving the game, while two new players enter.

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    11. Episode 11

    Romance could be on the cards for new catfish Mairead. The Ratings take place. And is it the end for The Three Musketeers?

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    10. Episode 10

    Tonight Genelle makes a stunning announcement to the gang, and there's not one but two shock exits as a newbie enters The Circle. Did Psychic Ryan see any of this coming?

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    9. Episode 9

    Tension mounts as the fallout from last night's game continues. After all the flirting, Sian tries to figure out who to trust. There's also a portrait painting and more mudslinging.

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    8. Episode 8

    As newbies Scotty and Hannah bed in, there's fighting talk and flirty talk in the group as things get a little bit personal and heated.

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    7. Episode 7

    Two new players join the gang. Christopher/Sinead sends a shock message. Genelle and Dan bond. There's also politics, pizza, wine, pyjamas, and possibly even some romance.

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    6. Episode 6

    There's a man cave, some surprising revelations, a shock meeting, and two players are blocked as the game play heats up.

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    5. Episode 5

    The game hots up as several players suss out some gameplans. A psychic medium enters The Circle. And Freddie treats himself to a victory streak after getting some good news.

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    4. Episode 4

    The game-playing intensifies, there's some serious flirtation going on, and before the night is out one of the players will be blocked from The Circle.

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    3. Episode 3

    The players win a special party. There's dancing, risqué party games and some late night pillow talk. And The Circle welcomes a new player to the game, Sinead - AKA 'Christopher'.

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    2. Episode 2

    In their first full day in The Circle, the contestants are working on their gameplans. Dan and Alex become Influencers, with the power to remove a fellow player. Who do they pick?

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    1. Episode 1

    In the first episode, the players make themselves at home in their individual apartments, before creating their profiles. The wrong choice of picture could ruin their chance of winning up to £50,000.

Series 2

2019 · 22 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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    22. Live Final

    Finale

    The final ratings take place before the finalists go and meet each other face-to-face in the Inner Circle. How will the players react to the four people they meet? Who will win the game?

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    21. Episode 21

    Video messages from home move the players to tears - but a ratings alert has them putting their gamefaces back on. Despite the tactics, a face-to-face blocking leaves everyone wondering who'll win.

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    20. Episode 20

    A battle of the Influencers between Sammie/James and Tim results in a player being blocked. As they approach the final, a game of 'Isn't it Funny?' makes everyone think about their allegiances.

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    19. Episode 19

    Ella advises Josh/Busayo to open up to the group and Sammie/James adds members to the Circle of Trust. Meanwhile, other players conspire and the new influencers have a big job to do.

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    18. Episode 18

    The players are on high alert as the secret influencer makes their way to block someone. Reverberations from the blocking sweep through the apartments as players realise no one is safe.

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    17. Episode 17

    A game called Memory Lane puts the players under pressure. Meanwhile, the secret influencer is revealed, and they have a big choice to make when they must block someone face-to-face.

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    16. Live Vote Night 3

    There are two new arrivals, but the remaining players decide on who stays. The other is instantly blocked. Meanwhile, Emma Willis is back in the studio for the live Friday show.

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    15. Episode 15

    After the big cliffhanger there's a tough call for the influencers - but who's getting blocked? Meanwhile, Woody initiates the boys and Busayo/Josh comes under serious scrutiny...

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    14. Episode 14

    New catfish Busayo spends her first night as Josh getting to know the ladies, and James/Sammie is up for flirting with him. Later, Josh chats about grime with Ella and Woody - then it's ratings time.

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    13. Episode 13

    The players get a chance to go anonymous again, as they assign hashtags to each other in a game. Paddy comes out about his disability and there isn't a dry eye in the building.

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    12. Episode 12

    Beth and Jack's new persona, Joyce, is given a warm welcome. Joyce picks Tim for a date. A quiz rouses everyone's suspicions and catfish detectives Ella and Woody find some interesting clues.

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    11. Episode 11

    Paddy celebrates his first night in style and shares an emotional moment with Georgina. Woody and Ella, who are paranoid after Friday's shock twist, play detective. And the ratings are revealed.

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    10. Live Vote Night 2

    Emma Willis is back in the studio to oversee a new arrival, a blocking and a huge twist. Emma's joined by ex-Player, celebrity catfish Richard Madeley, and this week's blocked players.

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    9. Episode 9

    It seems that players have been voting tactically, which sends a shock wave through the apartments. The influencers decide who to block. James/Sammie goes 'savage' after the portrait painting task.

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    8. Episode 8

    New players Beth and Jack arrive. Jack is playing as himself, but Beth's the 'girl next door'. Jack starts flirting with the girls. Meanwhile Katie/Jay is under pressure and it's ratings time again.

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    7. Episode 7

    It's battle of the catfish - but will it be Richard/Judy or Katie/Jay who get blocked? Meanwhile, Georgina has an emotional moment, and two new Players make their way into The Circle.

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    6. Episode 6

    New player Ella joins the game and picks Jay/Katie to go on a date. Tim turns to Woody for help. The players rate each other again, but who will they choose to be the influencers?

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    5. Episode 5

    The players react to the second blocking. Judy bonds with Georgina. Woody's on a mission to make friends. Meanwhile, Tim's suspicions of Jay build.

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    4. Live Vote Night 1

    Emma Willis is in the studio with Courtney Act, Scarlett Moffatt and the latest blocked players. Richard twerks his way into character. And viewers vote for the next player to enter the game.

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    3. Episode 3

    James/Sammie starts to feel the pressure. The game heats up as Richard/Judy meets his new neighbours, before they rate each other for a second time.

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    2. Episode 2

    The players do an ice breaker. Celebrity catfish Richard Madeley awaits instruction. And the influencers decide who should be the first to be blocked from the game.

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    1. Live Launch

    Emma presents the live launch as eight players enter their apartments and face their first bombshell with an instant rating. Viewers get to vote as a celeb joins the game looking to cause trouble.

Series 3

2021 · 21 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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  1. E21

    21. Episode 21

    Finale

    The players' true identities are finally revealed at a tense dinner, and Emma Willis crowns the winner of The Circle.

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    20. Episode 20

    Tensions rise between two players, and a sole Influencer must block the final person from The Circle... face to face.

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    19. Episode 19

    The players have winning on their minds, as the final is almost in their sights. And strategies and gameplay get taken to the next level.

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    18. Episode 18

    The truth comes out in a game of 'Ask me Anything' and a relationship is tested, as the two Influencers make a tough decision.

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    17. Episode 17

    Two new players join The Circle, on a mission to stir things up.

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    16. Episode 16

    A player comes clean about their true thoughts during a game, and a shock twist means the Influencers are faced with a huge dilemma.

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    15. Episode 15

    Tensions are high and cracks begin to form. Players are treated to a game of bingo, and someone has a cunning plan...

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    14. Episode 14

    It's all change in The Circle after a game makes everyone reconsider their allegiances. And it's ratings time, as one more player is blocked.

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    13. Episode 13

    A shock block leads to a tense meet. Meanwhile, one catfish feels the guilt as they take their relationship with another player to the next level.

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    12. Episode 12

    One player ups their game plan, the new players pick an Influencer and it's the toughest Influencer chat yet, as the players decide where their allegiances lie...

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    11. Episode 11

    There's a shock revelation as a catfish confesses. Meanwhile, two new players enter The Circle and have a big decision to make.

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    10. Episode 10

    Two players become agony aunts, Emma Willis delivers a major announcement, and the players decide who is next to be blocked from The Circle.

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    9. Episode 9

    Tensions rise as the painting challenge causes a stir, a friendship suffers a blow and it's ratings time for the players.

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    8. Episode 8

    The Assassin's mission is revealed and one player's feelings for another grow stronger.

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    7. Episode 7

    The stakes have never been higher, is it mission accomplished for the Assassin?

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    6. Episode 6

    Suspicions run high and 'The Catfish Hunters' are formed. And as a result of losing a game, one player must become The Circle Assassin...

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    5. Episode 5

    As the players recover from the second blocking, two new catfish join The Circle. Emotions run high for one player, and love is in the air as the players get their flirt on.

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    4. Episode 4

    Friendships are solidified and a player reveals an emotional story. Meanwhile, Emma Willis enters The Circle and the players must decide which Clone to block.

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    3. Episode 3

    The players each give their second set of ratings - who will become an Influencer and who will be blocked from The Circle?

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    2. Episode 2

    One player is 'cloned' and it's a race against the clock to prove their identity. The players break the ice and a party brings them all together.

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    1. Episode 1

    The game begins as nine new players enter their brand-new luxury apartments, but one won't be staying for long... or will they!? And Emma Willis delivers a huge twist.

Cast & crew

  • Richard Madeley

    Richard Madeley

    Self

  • Courtney Act

    Courtney Act

    Self

  • Scarlett Moffatt

    Scarlett Moffatt

    Self

  • Emelle Smith

    Emelle Smith

    Self

  • Andrea Denver

    Andrea Denver

    Self

  • Katie Roe Carr

    Self

  • Zoë Ball

    Zoë Ball

    Self

The Circle FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Circle?

The Circle has been canceled, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 9, 2021.

When did the latest episode of The Circle come out?

The most recent episode of The Circle, Season 3 Episode 21, aired on April 9, 2021.

How many seasons of The Circle are there?

The Circle has 3 seasons with 62 episodes in total.

When did The Circle first air?

The Circle first aired on Channel 4 on September 18, 2018.

How do I get notified when new episodes of The Circle are released?

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