The Circle US (Season 2)

## Original Cast

### Additional Cast

Bryant Wood, Savannah Palacio, Terilisha, Khat Bell, Mitchell Eason, Jack Atkins, Lisa Delcampo, Lee Swift, Courtney Linsen

## Series Chronology

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The Circle US (Season 3)

The **2nd season** of **The Circle US** was premiered on Netflix, on April 14, 2021.

## Overview

After the mass success of season one, Netflix released a second season of the US version of *The Circle* the next year. The success of the first season also helped spawn *The Circle Brazil* and *The Circle France*. The first four episodes were released on Netflix on April 14th, 2021, the second four episodes were released on April 21st, 2021, the third set of four episodes were released on April 28th, 2021, and the finale of was released on May 5th, 2021. The name of the game is gaining popularity, creating alliances, and remaining tactical all while chasing 100,000 dollars.

## Contestants

█ The contestant won *The Circle*.
█ The contestant was runner-up.
█ The contestant placed third.
█ The contestant placed fourth.
█ The contestant placed fifth.
█ The contestant became a finalist.
█ The contestant placed first in the ratings.
█ The contestant placed second in the ratings.
█ The contestant was rated highly.
█ The contestant entered the competition after the premiere, and was exempt from being rated.
█ The contestant was rated lowly.
█ The contestant was worst rated, but not eliminated.
█ The contestant was eliminated by the Influencers.
█ The contestant was automatically blocked from *The Circle* from the Ratings alone.
█ The contestant became the Joker, was able to spy on people's private conversations, and made another player an Influencer for the next ratings.
█ The contestant became an Influencer via The Joker, and was immune from being rated.
█ The contestant was eliminated as their original profile, but jointly returned as a catfish and was competing in the episode.
█ The contestant returned as a guest.

## Episodes

### Episode 1: "Back and More Savage Than Ever"

*Premiered on April 14th, 2021*
"The game begins as eight players - including a familiar face from *Too Hot to Handle* - move in, make profiles and (warily) mingle."

**Game**: "Says Who" - Facts about each player were revealed randomly and anonymously, and the contestants guessed which fact belonged to each player.

**Influencers**: Savannah & Terilisha

### Episode 2: "Alliances are Formed"

*Premiered on April 14th, 2021*
"As the influencers consider their pivotal picks, the others continue building relationships. Also, creativity and cringe collide during a poetry slam."

**Game**: "Poetry Slam" - The players (besides the Influencers), wrote poems about one influencer in hopes to be saved from blocking.

**Saved Players**: "Emily" & "Trevor"

**Blocked**: Bryant

**Player Visited**: "River"

### Episode 3: "Bye Bye Bye!"

*Premiered on April 14th, 2021*
"A new player sparks excitement and uncertainty. Savannah spills the tea - and targets a former ally. A game of Truth or Dare takes a tense turn."

**New Player**: "Lance Bass" (played by Lisa)

**Game**: "Truth or Dare" - The players played the classic game of Truth or Dare.

**Influencers**: Chloe & "Emily"

### Episode 4: "Lines are Drawn"

*Premiered on April 14th, 2021*
"Bad blood continues to boil between Terilisha and Savannah, leaving the other players torn about their loyalties. Chloe questions Emily's game play."

**Blocked:** Savannah (visited Courtney)

**Circle Joker**: Courtney

### Episode 5: "Snake in the Grass"

*Premiered on April 21st, 2021*
"As Courtney takes control of an intriguing twist, the others reconvene and unpack some elimination drama. Meanwhile, two new players join the game."

'*New Players*:' Mitchell and Khat

**Game:**: "Two Faced" - The players upload two new photos to their profile.

### Episode 6: "A Love Triangle"

*Premiered on April 21st, 2021*
"A new day dawns as Chloe considers her feelings for Trevor - and Mitchell. The Joker shakes up the ranking. Terilisha and Khat explore a new theory."

**Game**: "Batter Up!" The players create pancake art of the animal that embodies them the most. They also give "likes" to the art they like the most.

**Game Winners**: Khat & "Trevor"

**Influencers**: "River" & Courtney

### Episode 7: "Friend Zoned...."

*Premiered on April 21st, 2021*
"A blocked player pays a visit and plants new seeds of skepticism. Khat puts Lance's identity to the test. Jonathan Van Ness pops in for a challenge."

**Blocked**: Terilisha (visited Chloe)

**Game**: "Glammequins" - The players give mannequin heads makeovers to look like themselves, or the people they're playing as.

**Game Winner:** "Trevor"

### Episode 8: "Damage Control"

*Premiered on April 21st, 2021*
"Tensions mount as catfish accusations fly. Meanwhile, an anonymous round of Q&A stirs the pot, and a unique double block redefines the game."

**Game**: "Q&A" - Players can anonymously ask (and accuse) each other questions and statements.

**"Blocked"**: "Emily" and "Lance"

### Episode 9:"A New Twist"

*Premiered April 28th, 2021*
"Khat takes aim at Chloe's integrity - much to the dismay of her allies. Trevor pursues a better bond with Mitchell. A new player makes himself at home."

**New Player**: "John", played by Jack and Lisa, who were previously Emily and Lance respectively

**Game**: "Geek Chic Quiz" - The players are split into two teams and have to answer trivia questions.

**Winning Team**: Team John

### Episode 10: "Campaigning to Win"

*Premiered on April 28th, 2021*
"The sweet sound of patriotism sweeps through the Circle as the players take part in Democracy Day. An elimination deliberation gets personal."

**Twist**: "Democracy Day" - The players vote on who receives a special gift at their door.

**Democracy Day Winner**: Courtney

**Game**: The players make campaign posters for each other.

**Influencers**: Chloe and "Trevor"

### Episode 11: "The Master Plan"

*Premiered on April 28th, 2021*
"After a major blocking, the players decode a departing message. Two competing duos craft new plans. The Circle goes glam for an awards ceremony."

**Blocked**: Khat

"*Player Visited'*: "Trevor"

**Game**: "The Circle Awards" - Each player gets glammed up to vote on certain superlatives to give out to each other.

* **"Sexiest Player" Award**: Chloe
* **Comedy Award**: Courtney
* **"Best Performance" Award**: Mitchell
* **"Kiss Ass" Award**: "River" & Mitchell

### Episode 12: "The Last Blocking"

*Premiered on April 28th, 2021*
The players brace for a final blocking and attempt to build last-minute bonds. Chloe faces a hard truth. The Circle reveals a new influencer twist."

**Super Influencer**: "River"

**Blocked**: Mitchell

### Episode 13: "And the Winner Is..."

*Premiered on May 5th, 2021*

"Host Michelle Buteau greets the finalists as they prepare for one last rating - and a face-to-face meet up. Who will take home the $100,000 prize?"

**Fifth Place**: Jack & Lisa as "John"

**Fourth Place**: Lee as "River"

**Third Place**: Courtney

**Runner-up & Viewer's Champion**: Chloe

**Viewer's Choice Prize**: $10,000

**Winner**: DeLeesa as "Trevor"

**Winner's Prize**: $100,000

## Players Who Played as Themselves

### Bryant Wood

Bryant is a breathwork instructor, and the co-founder of Modern Nirvana, a brand that helps people achieve inner peace via modern techniques. Despite newfound popularity, he was the first player to be blocked.

### Savannah Palacio

Outside of *The Circle*, Savannah is a beauty wellness influencer on Instagram. She was one of the first two influencers. After getting into a very public feud with Terilisha for breaking an alliance promise, she was the second player to be blocked.

### Terilisha

In reality, Terilisha is actually a recording artist. She released an EP, *The Blue Heart*, in 2019, as well as having other singles in her discography. You can stream her music on most streaming platforms. After getting into a very public feud with Savannah over a broken alliance promise, she was the third player to be blocked.

### Khat Bell

Khat is a professional volleyball player, having been affiliated with national teams and participating in many international tournaments. After entering in Episode 5, she was the fourth player to be blocked.

### Mitchell Eason

In real life, it is unknown what Mitchell's profession is. However, the last name sounds familiar!! That's because his brother and mother, Ed and Tammy Eason, were on the first season of *The Circle US*. Like his family, he was the last person to be blocked.

### Courtney Linsen

Outside of *The Circle*, Courtney is an entertainment reporter, co-hosting the podcast *Overheard in the Pantry* with his friend, Phylesha. However, he kept this a secret from the players in hopes to excel in the game. Instead, he posed as a barista. He made it to the finale, placing third.

### Chloe Veitch

Chloe can be seen on the inaugural season of *Too Hot to Handle*. Other than that, it seems that she is making a living being an influencer on social media. She made it to the finale, becoming the runner-up. She also managed to capture viewers' hearts, winning the 10,000 dollars for the Viewer's Champion award.

## Catfish Players

### Jack Atkins

Used his friend's images to play as "Emily", a 21-year-old student. After being blocked in the double blocking in Episode 8, he joined forces with Lisa to play as "John", a 64-year-old psychic. In reality, Jack is a 20-year-old student.

### Lisa Delcampo

An assistant for Lance Bass of NSYNC, she used Lance's images to play as him. After being blocked in the double blocking in Episode 8, she joined forces with Lisa to play as "John". It is unknown where the source of John's image really is.

### Lee Swift

Used his friend's images to play as "River", a 24-year-old student. He was eventually place fourth. In reality, Lee is a 58-year-old author, who has historically used female pen names.

### DeLeesa St. Agathe

Played as her husband, Trevor. Fun fact: She reportedly brought a large notebook full of information about her husband including favorite sports teams, players, hobbies, and other facts. She eventually won the season, being the first US winner to not play as herself. In reality, DeLeesa is a content creator on Youtube.

## Trivia

* This season had the series first:
	+ Catfish winner (DeLeesa as Trevor)
	+ Contestant who was from another reality show (Chloe, from *Too Hot to Handle*)
	+ Circle Joker (Courtney)
	+ Twist in which contestants are given another chance to win (Jack and Lisa)
	+ Challenge that was judged by a celebrity guest judge (Jonathan Van Ness)
	+ Contestant who catfished as a celebrity (Lisa as Lance Bass)
* DeLeesa, brought a large notebook full of facts about her husband, Trevor. It contained tidbits about his favorite sports teams, players, hobbies, routines, and other interests.
* Mitchell Eason is the brother of Ed Eason, and the son of Tammy Eason, who both competed in the previous season.
	+ Just like his brother and mother, he was the final player to be blocked before the finale.
* Jack Atkins is the youngest player to enter *The Circle US*, at 20 years old.
	+ Although Jack was legally able to drink in England, he was not given any alcohol on set, as this show was for the US, where he was under the legal drinking age.
* On the contrary, Lee Swift is the oldest player to enter *The Circle US*, at 58 years old.
* Lisa and Jack, when they re-entered the competitions as John, were told they were supposed to split the 100k prize money.
* Chloe and Mitchell's tension have been carried out off camera. According to *Vulture*, Chloe and Mitchell have kissed, and are still in touch with each other. They are officially in a relationship however, but they still seem to be fond of each other.
* According to *Buzzfeed*, after filming wrapped, Savannah reached out to players she feuded with and apologized. However, she was not forgiven, which she understood.
* According to Lisa:
	+ Filming took place in October 2020, and contestants were required to partake in a 2 week quarantine.
	+ She knew "Emily" was a catfish when she said one of her favorite makeup brands was "Boots", a makeup brand from the UK.
	+ Contestants were also able to chat with producers, and potential cast members who were waiting to join the game.
* Like Season 1, it seems this cast has also made a group chat, and have been staying in touch ever since filming wrapped.