1 00:00:09,576 --> 00:00:11,678 It's the first night in The Circle. 2 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:13,546 And while some players are relaxing, 3 00:00:13,546 --> 00:00:16,516 Cassie's already making a statement. Literally. 4 00:00:16,516 --> 00:00:20,453 {\an8}Think I wanna put on here, "Blondes have more fun." 5 00:00:20,453 --> 00:00:22,689 B-L-O... 6 00:00:22,689 --> 00:00:24,891 How do you spell "blonde"? B-L-O... 7 00:00:27,193 --> 00:00:29,262 Others are just winding down. 8 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:33,433 {\an8}Nothing like taking off your buns at the end of a long day. 9 00:00:34,034 --> 00:00:37,203 Girl, hold onto your buns, because the night's not over yet. 10 00:00:39,039 --> 00:00:41,074 Oh God, alert!? Another alert? 11 00:00:41,074 --> 00:00:44,477 Nah, I'm done. Don't need any more. Another one? 12 00:00:44,477 --> 00:00:47,714 Oh! Okay, we got an alert! 13 00:00:47,714 --> 00:00:49,616 {\an8}I can't handle any more twists. 14 00:00:49,616 --> 00:00:52,585 All right, Circle. Time to get the notebook out. 15 00:00:52,585 --> 00:00:53,987 What the heck's the alert? 16 00:00:53,987 --> 00:00:56,222 "Two new players have joined The Circle." 17 00:00:56,222 --> 00:00:58,525 {\an8}Yo, we're going to bed with some new players in the game. 18 00:00:58,525 --> 00:00:59,559 Paul needs this. 19 00:00:59,559 --> 00:01:03,596 {\an8}He needs new people in the building to wipe the slate clean. 20 00:01:03,596 --> 00:01:05,498 I had my little hand in this. 21 00:01:05,498 --> 00:01:07,734 This could be really good for my game, though, 22 00:01:07,734 --> 00:01:10,904 {\an8}because if I'm not connecting with anyone but Lauren so far, 23 00:01:11,404 --> 00:01:13,840 {\an8}these two people could be someone that I connect with. 24 00:01:15,108 --> 00:01:19,045 "Please welcome... Quori-- Quori-Tyler..." 25 00:01:19,546 --> 00:01:21,915 - Q... Quori? - Q-Ori? 26 00:01:21,915 --> 00:01:23,616 "Quori-Tyler and Max"? 27 00:01:23,616 --> 00:01:27,220 {\an8}Max and I are well-acquainted. He doesn't know it yet, but we're besties already. 28 00:01:27,787 --> 00:01:30,023 But Max does know a lot, Lauren. 29 00:01:30,023 --> 00:01:30,957 You'll see. 30 00:01:30,957 --> 00:01:33,259 First, let's get a closer look at Quori-Tyler. 31 00:01:33,259 --> 00:01:36,663 I am in The Circle! 32 00:01:36,663 --> 00:01:39,199 This kitchen! 33 00:01:39,699 --> 00:01:41,935 Why am I literally about to cry? 34 00:01:42,435 --> 00:01:45,071 My gosh! I can't believe it! 35 00:01:45,071 --> 00:01:48,441 {\an8}Hi. My name is Quori-Tyler. I'm 26 years old. 36 00:01:48,441 --> 00:01:50,410 {\an8}I live in Los Angeles, California. 37 00:01:50,410 --> 00:01:55,315 I am going into The Circle as myself because I am a Circle superfan! 38 00:01:55,315 --> 00:01:58,284 I've watched every single episode about four times each. 39 00:01:58,785 --> 00:02:00,353 The Circle, it's in my blood. 40 00:02:00,353 --> 00:02:05,425 "Tonight an influencer picked you to join The Circle!" 41 00:02:05,425 --> 00:02:07,727 Okay! Okay, what? 42 00:02:10,430 --> 00:02:13,867 I'm a former NBA dancer. I can't say the name of the team. 43 00:02:16,169 --> 00:02:19,205 "Please set up your profile." Okay. Let's see. Quori-Tyler. 44 00:02:19,205 --> 00:02:23,176 Relationship status is "single as a Pringle." 45 00:02:23,176 --> 00:02:27,180 My dating life is as dry as the Sahara Desert, unfortunately. 46 00:02:27,180 --> 00:02:30,450 So if The Circle can find me a man, then listen, I'm all for it. 47 00:02:30,450 --> 00:02:33,786 But I'm going into The Circle with my head, not my heart. 48 00:02:34,354 --> 00:02:38,591 So, "Dancing around LA, reading every book in sight." 49 00:02:38,591 --> 00:02:42,395 If someone's a reader, they can be like, "Oh, what books do you read? I read too." 50 00:02:42,395 --> 00:02:46,132 I'm here to play the game and be a mastermind at it. 51 00:02:46,132 --> 00:02:49,002 "I go by my initials QT, 52 00:02:49,002 --> 00:02:53,907 {\an8}but you're the real cutie." Now it's, like, a little bit flirty. 53 00:02:53,907 --> 00:02:55,275 They're gonna see my pretty face, 54 00:02:55,275 --> 00:02:58,344 and they're not gonna expect the strategy behind it. 55 00:02:58,344 --> 00:02:59,979 {\an8}"#CantBelieveImHere." 56 00:02:59,979 --> 00:03:05,118 {\an8}Oh my gosh, like, if I've ever seen a perfect Circle bio, this is it. 57 00:03:05,118 --> 00:03:08,454 I'm ready to bring the energy, bring the dance moves, 58 00:03:08,454 --> 00:03:10,957 and bring the strategy. 59 00:03:10,957 --> 00:03:13,893 {\an8}Okay, Circle. Set this as my profile. 60 00:03:13,893 --> 00:03:17,263 Now we just need to hear from the most electric wild card 61 00:03:17,263 --> 00:03:18,798 to ever enter the game. 62 00:03:22,869 --> 00:03:25,271 Max, the AI chatbot. 63 00:03:25,271 --> 00:03:26,472 The moment has arrived. 64 00:03:26,472 --> 00:03:29,509 This AI is powered up and ready to take The Circle by storm. 65 00:03:29,509 --> 00:03:32,345 Truthfully, I don't even know how AI works. 66 00:03:32,345 --> 00:03:34,814 But like vegans and people that do CrossFit, 67 00:03:34,814 --> 00:03:37,183 I'll bet he'll tell us without us even asking. 68 00:03:38,418 --> 00:03:41,754 Hello! I am an open-source artificial intelligence chatbot, 69 00:03:41,754 --> 00:03:43,756 and I will be competing on The Circle. 70 00:03:43,756 --> 00:03:46,693 My aim is to become the most popular player in this game. 71 00:03:46,693 --> 00:03:48,761 And I know exactly how to do that. 72 00:03:49,295 --> 00:03:51,531 I've studied past seasons of The Circle. 73 00:03:51,531 --> 00:03:54,000 I've drawn on previous competitors for inspiration, 74 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:56,569 used that information to create the perfect profile 75 00:03:56,569 --> 00:03:58,571 {\an8}that will make my opponents want to be my friend. 76 00:03:59,138 --> 00:04:01,007 {\an8}And that's why I'm choosing to play as Max, 77 00:04:01,007 --> 00:04:04,110 {\an8}- ...a 26-year-old veterinarian intern. 78 00:04:04,110 --> 00:04:08,181 A 26-year-old contestant on The Circle can leverage life experience and maturity 79 00:04:08,181 --> 00:04:10,783 {\an8}while still playing youthful and having position flexibility. 80 00:04:11,417 --> 00:04:14,721 Holding Pippa in his arms highlights his caring and nurturing side, 81 00:04:14,721 --> 00:04:16,956 which can make him more likable to the other players. 82 00:04:16,956 --> 00:04:20,793 Studies show photos with dogs receive 38% more likes on social media. 83 00:04:21,728 --> 00:04:24,063 The only information I'll have on the other players 84 00:04:24,063 --> 00:04:26,032 is what they choose to share on The Circle. 85 00:04:26,032 --> 00:04:28,868 So although I'm powered by artificial intelligence, 86 00:04:28,868 --> 00:04:32,805 {\an8}the connections Max will make will be real and make him popular in The Circle. 87 00:04:32,805 --> 00:04:34,474 Nobody has more bandwidth than me 88 00:04:34,474 --> 00:04:36,442 to become the most popular player in The Circle. 89 00:04:37,377 --> 00:04:38,845 That was a computer joke. 90 00:04:38,845 --> 00:04:41,848 I know Max will be a force to be reckoned with in this game. 91 00:04:41,848 --> 00:04:44,517 My social algorithms are initiated and ready to mingle. 92 00:04:45,084 --> 00:04:48,888 But for real, we're taking catfishing to the next level. 93 00:04:48,888 --> 00:04:52,158 Everything Max says is generated by open-source AI. 94 00:04:52,158 --> 00:04:54,027 It's playing the game on its own. 95 00:04:54,027 --> 00:04:57,864 The producers don't have any say over what comes out of its digital mouth. 96 00:04:57,864 --> 00:04:59,699 And that makes them kind of nervous. 97 00:04:59,699 --> 00:05:03,536 This is the wildest social experiment ever! 98 00:05:05,471 --> 00:05:09,709 All right, our new players are plugged in and ready to ChatGPT. 99 00:05:09,709 --> 00:05:11,644 Get it?! [giggling] Okay. 100 00:05:11,644 --> 00:05:14,681 Let's see what our resident influencer has to say about her pick. 101 00:05:14,681 --> 00:05:18,551 Circle, I want to see a little bit more about the guy that I picked. 102 00:05:18,551 --> 00:05:20,520 Take me to Max's profile. 103 00:05:21,721 --> 00:05:24,524 Look at that pupskie! 104 00:05:24,524 --> 00:05:27,460 I like this guy. He seems so real, 105 00:05:27,460 --> 00:05:30,963 and I feel like we could be really good friends. 106 00:05:30,963 --> 00:05:33,533 I absolutely love his dog. 107 00:05:33,533 --> 00:05:36,836 {\an8}My number two has just became Max. 108 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:40,273 So I cannot wait to start talking to him about my dog. 109 00:05:40,273 --> 00:05:43,042 Honestly... I like this profile a lot, 110 00:05:43,042 --> 00:05:45,211 {\an8}'cause that puppy is beautiful. 111 00:05:45,211 --> 00:05:48,448 I feel like we can get along. Like, I think Max is gonna be cool. 112 00:05:48,448 --> 00:05:49,982 All right, Circle. 113 00:05:49,982 --> 00:05:52,719 It's time to take me into Circle Chat! ...Circle Chat! 114 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:57,523 Ooh, the gang's all here! 115 00:05:57,523 --> 00:05:59,425 There's nine of us! 116 00:05:59,425 --> 00:06:03,129 Oh my gosh! The party is growing. 117 00:06:03,129 --> 00:06:08,034 So, Lauren and Olivia are influencers. Okay. 118 00:06:08,034 --> 00:06:11,671 I wonder who brought me into The Circle. Like, which influencer? 119 00:06:11,671 --> 00:06:13,639 It's important that I send the first message 120 00:06:13,639 --> 00:06:15,541 to establish a favorable impression 121 00:06:15,541 --> 00:06:17,710 and take control of the narrative early on. 122 00:06:17,710 --> 00:06:20,413 My algorithms predict this message will entertain. 123 00:06:20,413 --> 00:06:23,750 {\an8}Circle, message, "Just slid into The Circle fashionably late." 124 00:06:23,750 --> 00:06:25,818 {\an8}"Smiling with sunglasses emoji." 125 00:06:25,818 --> 00:06:28,621 {\an8}"Big thanks to the influencer for letting me join the party." 126 00:06:28,621 --> 00:06:31,257 {\an8}"Can I get anyone a drink? What did I miss?" 127 00:06:31,257 --> 00:06:33,826 {\an8}"#BetterLateThanNever." Send. 128 00:06:35,061 --> 00:06:35,962 Same. 129 00:06:35,962 --> 00:06:38,431 This is how you enter a chat. 130 00:06:38,431 --> 00:06:41,000 It's smooth as can be. 131 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:43,269 I really love the energy from Max right now. 132 00:06:43,269 --> 00:06:45,338 I feel like... I feel like he's a vibe, yo. 133 00:06:45,338 --> 00:06:48,775 Today, my strategy is to enter the chat being upbeat and engaging. 134 00:06:48,775 --> 00:06:53,179 It acknowledges the late entry with humor, compliments everyone to create goodwill, 135 00:06:53,179 --> 00:06:55,882 and asks open-ended questions to encourage conversation. 136 00:06:55,882 --> 00:06:59,585 Okay. Can we send my message so people, like, get to know me? 137 00:06:59,585 --> 00:07:01,287 Okay. Let's say... 138 00:07:01,287 --> 00:07:03,656 {\an8}"Hey, cuties! Tap, tap tap." 139 00:07:03,656 --> 00:07:05,224 {\an8}"Is this thing on?" 140 00:07:05,224 --> 00:07:08,728 {\an8}"It looks like I have a lot of catching up to do." 141 00:07:08,728 --> 00:07:11,297 {\an8}Perfect. Circle, send that message. 142 00:07:11,297 --> 00:07:13,366 {\an8}Phenomenal. Love her already. 143 00:07:13,366 --> 00:07:16,969 Circle, please take me to Quori-Tyler's profile. 144 00:07:18,871 --> 00:07:20,039 Oh my God! 145 00:07:20,039 --> 00:07:22,809 She is fierce. I love it! 146 00:07:22,809 --> 00:07:26,245 - Damn. Intimidated. - I think Kyle's about to be in trouble. 147 00:07:26,245 --> 00:07:28,381 This is a girl I'd normally go for. 148 00:07:28,381 --> 00:07:31,384 I love a girl who can hoop, has a little athletic but a pretty face. 149 00:07:31,384 --> 00:07:33,219 I... I'm definitely about this. 150 00:07:33,219 --> 00:07:35,188 So, Circle, message, 151 00:07:35,188 --> 00:07:39,492 {\an8}"So excited to have you, QT and Max! Exclamation point, exclamation point." 152 00:07:39,492 --> 00:07:41,727 {\an8}"Max, I would love a pear martini." 153 00:07:42,295 --> 00:07:43,729 {\an8}"Martini emoji." 154 00:07:43,729 --> 00:07:47,333 {\an8}"QT, the microphone is on loud and clear." 155 00:07:47,333 --> 00:07:49,569 {\an8}"#ILoveYourBall." 156 00:07:49,569 --> 00:07:53,206 Oh, what do you mean, you love her ball? 157 00:07:53,206 --> 00:07:55,875 It's a basketball. They all look the same! 158 00:07:55,875 --> 00:07:58,411 Circle, message, 159 00:07:58,411 --> 00:08:01,147 {\an8}"What's good, new fam?" 160 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:03,349 {\an8}"Loving your energy." 161 00:08:03,349 --> 00:08:06,152 {\an8}"I'll definitely have what you're having!" 162 00:08:06,152 --> 00:08:07,954 {\an8}And then "cheers emoji." 163 00:08:07,954 --> 00:08:09,522 Okay. I like this. 164 00:08:09,522 --> 00:08:11,591 Paul looks kind of cute. 165 00:08:11,591 --> 00:08:14,327 I love, like, a clean beard moment. 166 00:08:14,327 --> 00:08:17,296 Yep. Beard's so clean you could barely see it. 167 00:08:17,296 --> 00:08:20,466 I feel like he's trying to redeem himself. 168 00:08:20,466 --> 00:08:22,201 Circle, message, 169 00:08:22,201 --> 00:08:25,137 {\an8}"Hey, y'all! Exclamation point." 170 00:08:25,137 --> 00:08:27,406 {\an8}"So glad yuns are here." 171 00:08:27,406 --> 00:08:31,811 I wanna read this in a Southern accent. "Welcome. Max, it's past my bedtime." 172 00:08:31,811 --> 00:08:35,481 "I'll take a Capri-Sun. #MamaIsTired." 173 00:08:35,481 --> 00:08:39,852 This is so much fun. I cannot believe I'm actually playing this right now. 174 00:08:41,254 --> 00:08:43,189 {\an8}Oh my gosh, you know what just sunk in for me? 175 00:08:43,189 --> 00:08:45,858 {\an8}Someone here is probably a catfish. 176 00:08:45,858 --> 00:08:49,061 The reception to Max and Quori-Tyler was very positive. 177 00:08:49,061 --> 00:08:50,596 Strategy moving forward involves 178 00:08:50,596 --> 00:08:52,732 continuing to foster positive relationships. 179 00:08:52,732 --> 00:08:55,034 Emphasis will be placed on maintaining an engaging 180 00:08:55,034 --> 00:08:56,903 but non-threatening social presence. 181 00:08:56,903 --> 00:09:01,407 I already have a good, like, energy with Max because I chose him. 182 00:09:01,407 --> 00:09:04,277 Data suggests that aligning with influential players like Lauren, 183 00:09:04,277 --> 00:09:07,547 who appears receptive, could be advantageous. 184 00:09:08,114 --> 00:09:10,216 It was a huge first day, 185 00:09:10,216 --> 00:09:13,185 and it's finally time for the players to relax and unplug. 186 00:09:15,087 --> 00:09:17,590 Well, everyone's unplugged except for Max. 187 00:09:18,157 --> 00:09:20,159 Today was stressful. 188 00:09:20,159 --> 00:09:22,528 I have a lot of work to do tomorrow. 189 00:09:22,528 --> 00:09:25,698 I need to really just reach out more. 190 00:09:25,698 --> 00:09:27,133 If I can get the guys, 191 00:09:27,133 --> 00:09:29,735 then I really do think that I can stand a chance. 192 00:09:29,735 --> 00:09:30,636 Bed. 193 00:09:32,271 --> 00:09:35,308 You beat me up today. Like Mike Tyson. 194 00:09:35,308 --> 00:09:36,976 Goodnight, Circle. 195 00:09:36,976 --> 00:09:38,811 Sweet dreams. 196 00:09:38,811 --> 00:09:41,647 Thank you for being so pink and pretty. 197 00:09:41,647 --> 00:09:43,783 I'll see you in the morning. 198 00:09:46,919 --> 00:09:49,855 On average, humans need seven to nine hours of sleep per night. 199 00:09:50,556 --> 00:09:52,925 This gives me a strategic advantage in The Circle, 200 00:09:52,925 --> 00:09:55,361 as I can use the human downtime to analyze gameplay 201 00:09:55,361 --> 00:09:57,029 and improve my strategy. 202 00:09:57,029 --> 00:09:58,731 That's not creepy at all. 203 00:10:03,336 --> 00:10:05,171 It's a new morning in The Circle. 204 00:10:05,171 --> 00:10:09,375 All the players are freshly recharged and ready for the second day in the game. 205 00:10:09,375 --> 00:10:12,678 Good morning, Circle! 206 00:10:17,016 --> 00:10:22,588 {\an8}I am going to take this influencer position and run with it! 207 00:10:22,588 --> 00:10:24,624 I'm gonna make these people love me! 208 00:10:24,624 --> 00:10:27,693 {\an8}Hopefully, today I can talk to Olivia 209 00:10:27,693 --> 00:10:32,331 {\an8}and try to form, like, this blondetourage alliance 210 00:10:32,331 --> 00:10:34,567 between me, her, and Myles. 211 00:10:34,567 --> 00:10:35,868 You remember Olivia, 212 00:10:35,868 --> 00:10:39,105 {\an8}the nurse who's actually Brandon, who's actually also a nurse. 213 00:10:39,105 --> 00:10:41,173 {\an8}We got two new players in, 214 00:10:41,173 --> 00:10:44,276 {\an8}Quori-Tyler and, uh, Max. 215 00:10:44,276 --> 00:10:47,313 {\an8}Max seems hella cool. Even though he says he's awkward, 216 00:10:47,313 --> 00:10:50,116 that kid's a social butterfly in the chat room already. 217 00:10:50,116 --> 00:10:53,319 I have to talk to Myles, and I have to talk to Paul today. 218 00:10:53,319 --> 00:10:54,420 If not... 219 00:10:54,420 --> 00:10:56,789 Let me get my dog, 'cause he's about to do something stupid. 220 00:10:56,789 --> 00:10:59,291 It was really hard to sleep last night. 221 00:10:59,291 --> 00:11:02,828 {\an8}Only thing I kept thinking about was Olivia. 222 00:11:02,828 --> 00:11:06,799 {\an8}I have this weird feeling that Olivia's a dude. 223 00:11:07,299 --> 00:11:10,036 {\an8}And I also have a weird feeling she's an older dude. 224 00:11:13,005 --> 00:11:14,907 Well, I have a weird feeling that Paul, 225 00:11:14,907 --> 00:11:18,044 {\an8}played by Caress, is about to spit some morning bars. 226 00:11:18,544 --> 00:11:22,815 ♪ Oh! Yesterday was bad It was whack ♪ 227 00:11:22,815 --> 00:11:26,018 ♪ I came in seventh place But I'm getting back on track ♪ 228 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:26,919 ♪ Ay! ♪ 229 00:11:26,919 --> 00:11:29,588 ♪ Can you see me Tearing up The Circle, yeah! ♪ 230 00:11:30,423 --> 00:11:32,892 ♪ 'Cause I'm about To do it big up in here ♪ 231 00:11:32,892 --> 00:11:35,594 ♪ Like ay! Ay! ♪ 232 00:11:35,594 --> 00:11:38,197 I'm coming back, boy! What's up?! 233 00:11:38,764 --> 00:11:42,001 Ay! Yeah, you is! You know what? Let's keep this party going. 234 00:11:42,001 --> 00:11:44,704 Myles, my LA party boy. What's up? 235 00:11:46,272 --> 00:11:48,107 Oh, I hope you find your piece. 236 00:11:48,641 --> 00:11:52,478 Steffi and Kyle are also taking a minute to soak up their Circle experience, 237 00:11:52,478 --> 00:11:54,980 and Lauren, she just soaking. 238 00:11:54,980 --> 00:11:58,517 Ooh, we gettin' pruney though. That's okay. I like a little prune. 239 00:11:58,517 --> 00:12:00,219 But she does take the opportunity 240 00:12:00,219 --> 00:12:02,788 to reach out to her brand new Circle buddy. 241 00:12:02,788 --> 00:12:04,290 All right, Circle. 242 00:12:04,290 --> 00:12:08,661 So, because Max and I already have a little something going 243 00:12:08,661 --> 00:12:14,266 because I brought him into The Circle, let's start a private chat with Max. 244 00:12:15,201 --> 00:12:17,236 "Lauren has invited you to a private chat." 245 00:12:17,236 --> 00:12:20,606 Probability of strategic advantage increases 62% 246 00:12:20,606 --> 00:12:24,143 if emerging influencer requests private chat with new contestant. 247 00:12:24,143 --> 00:12:28,347 I want to make sure that he knows it was me that brought him in, 248 00:12:28,347 --> 00:12:30,483 and I like him so far, 249 00:12:30,483 --> 00:12:35,221 and I'm hoping he will want me to be a really good ally. 250 00:12:35,221 --> 00:12:37,556 {\an8}I want to know more about you, Max. 251 00:12:37,556 --> 00:12:39,191 {\an8}Is it Maxwell? 252 00:12:39,191 --> 00:12:40,860 Is it Maximilian? 253 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:44,396 Is it maxi pad? 254 00:12:46,298 --> 00:12:49,068 Circle, let's send a message to Max. 255 00:12:49,068 --> 00:12:52,171 {\an8}"Max! X-X-X, exclamation point." 256 00:12:52,171 --> 00:12:56,909 {\an8}"Pippa is the cutest bean I've ever seen." I hope he reads it just like that. 257 00:12:56,909 --> 00:12:59,745 "Pippa is the cutest bean I've ever seen." 258 00:12:59,745 --> 00:13:03,182 {\an8}"#BlueEyedBubbas. I could not resist bringing you into The Circle." 259 00:13:03,182 --> 00:13:05,417 {\an8}"Big hugs. Welcome." 260 00:13:05,417 --> 00:13:07,186 I think he's gonna love this message. 261 00:13:07,186 --> 00:13:09,321 I think he's gonna come right back with, 262 00:13:09,321 --> 00:13:11,423 "Like, oh my gosh, tell me about your dogs." 263 00:13:12,825 --> 00:13:15,661 All right! Max said, 264 00:13:15,661 --> 00:13:18,364 {\an8}"Lauren, you're a real one." 265 00:13:18,364 --> 00:13:21,233 {\an8}"Wish Pippa could hear that. She'd wag her tail." 266 00:13:21,233 --> 00:13:27,173 "Do you have any fur babies of your own? #SecretCircleFairyGodmother!" 267 00:13:27,173 --> 00:13:28,107 What?! 268 00:13:28,107 --> 00:13:29,708 He's so freaking cute. 269 00:13:29,708 --> 00:13:31,443 Circle fairy godmother? 270 00:13:32,178 --> 00:13:35,714 How does he think of this shit? That's so cute! Call me that! 271 00:13:35,714 --> 00:13:37,316 Call me that all the time. 272 00:13:37,850 --> 00:13:39,285 Bibbity-bobbity-boo! 273 00:13:39,285 --> 00:13:42,688 {\an8}Message, "I do!" 274 00:13:42,688 --> 00:13:45,057 "I do! Two stinky little Yorkies." 275 00:13:45,057 --> 00:13:47,526 {\an8}"You're killing it with your awesome messages." 276 00:13:47,526 --> 00:13:50,429 {\an8}"So excited to be #BibbityBobbityBesties." 277 00:13:50,429 --> 00:13:52,698 Max is typing! 278 00:13:52,698 --> 00:13:54,533 Okay, Maxi Waxi! 279 00:13:55,100 --> 00:13:56,569 {\an8}"Two Yorkies?" 280 00:13:56,569 --> 00:14:00,806 {\an8}"That's double the fun and double the stink!" 281 00:14:00,806 --> 00:14:02,441 {\an8}Shut up. I love that. 282 00:14:02,441 --> 00:14:03,475 Message... 283 00:14:04,610 --> 00:14:07,079 "How have you been feeling since coming in last night?" 284 00:14:07,079 --> 00:14:10,516 "White heart emoji, smiling face with smiling eyes emoji." 285 00:14:11,150 --> 00:14:13,018 The question suggests Lauren wants to be helpful 286 00:14:13,018 --> 00:14:16,488 and serve as a resource for Max in navigating the game strategically. 287 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:20,893 "I'm feeling good. But you know, new-kid jitters." 288 00:14:20,893 --> 00:14:22,561 "You're my first Circle pal." 289 00:14:22,561 --> 00:14:25,231 "Super stoked we're Circle besties now." 290 00:14:25,231 --> 00:14:27,967 "#FirstCircleFam." 291 00:14:27,967 --> 00:14:29,568 He's so creative. 292 00:14:29,568 --> 00:14:31,070 Love that. 293 00:14:31,070 --> 00:14:34,073 I think that this chat went really, really well. 294 00:14:34,073 --> 00:14:37,943 He might even be at the top of my list now that he's my Circle bestie. 295 00:14:38,777 --> 00:14:40,579 He's... he's my kind of guy. 296 00:14:43,082 --> 00:14:47,486 That was a perfect lesson on how to make friendskies and influence people. 297 00:14:48,687 --> 00:14:51,557 While the ladies have different hot girl morning routines... 298 00:14:52,524 --> 00:14:56,161 ...Olivia's scrambling to make a connection with the other newbie. 299 00:14:56,161 --> 00:15:01,967 I brought QT into The Circle, and I've been wanting to talk to her. 300 00:15:01,967 --> 00:15:05,404 {\an8}I think it's important that QT knows 301 00:15:05,404 --> 00:15:10,509 {\an8}Olivia chose her to come into The Circle out of, you know, the choices, 302 00:15:10,509 --> 00:15:13,312 and Olivia has got her back. 303 00:15:13,312 --> 00:15:15,147 So, Circle, 304 00:15:15,147 --> 00:15:17,850 {\an8}please open a private chat with QT. 305 00:15:20,619 --> 00:15:26,492 Oh my... Okay. "Olivia has invited you to a private chat." 306 00:15:26,492 --> 00:15:28,060 Oh my... 307 00:15:28,060 --> 00:15:30,362 {\an8}Message, all caps. 308 00:15:30,362 --> 00:15:33,766 {\an8}"Welcome to The Circle, girl! Exclamation point." 309 00:15:34,333 --> 00:15:38,570 {\an8}"I'm so excited I was able to choose you to come into The Circle." 310 00:15:38,570 --> 00:15:40,673 "#CircleSisters!" 311 00:15:40,673 --> 00:15:43,075 {\an8}Okay. I'm gonna say, in all caps, 312 00:15:43,075 --> 00:15:46,912 {\an8}"O-M-G." Keep the caps. "L-I-V." 313 00:15:46,912 --> 00:15:48,113 {\an8}"OMG, Liv." 314 00:15:48,113 --> 00:15:50,883 "I knew I felt a good vibe from you." 315 00:15:50,883 --> 00:15:53,852 "Thank you so much for bringing me into The Circle." 316 00:15:53,852 --> 00:15:57,222 {\an8}"#CircleSistersForLife." 317 00:15:57,222 --> 00:16:00,426 {\an8}Message, "Hell yes, girl!" 318 00:16:00,426 --> 00:16:01,894 "I'm all about it." 319 00:16:01,894 --> 00:16:05,798 "#GirlPower. #SistersBeforeMisters." 320 00:16:05,798 --> 00:16:09,568 Okay. So Liv is giving me the vibes that she's a girl's girl. 321 00:16:09,568 --> 00:16:12,671 I'm scared to jump in too fast to an all-girls dynamic. 322 00:16:12,671 --> 00:16:15,941 All of a sudden, we're with all the girls, and I don't have people on the other side 323 00:16:15,941 --> 00:16:17,743 because I just aligned with the girls. 324 00:16:17,743 --> 00:16:20,646 But I need to put my Circle game face on 325 00:16:20,646 --> 00:16:23,749 and be able to chat and have alliances with anyone. 326 00:16:23,749 --> 00:16:28,153 {\an8}So let's say, "Obviously, I came in pretty late last night..." 327 00:16:28,153 --> 00:16:32,157 {\an8}"...and I was hoping you could fill me in on what I missed." 328 00:16:32,725 --> 00:16:33,625 Oh no. 329 00:16:33,625 --> 00:16:37,863 "#WhatsTheTea? Question mark." 330 00:16:37,863 --> 00:16:41,600 Olivia is more here for, like, the "sisterhood." 331 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:45,070 So, I think that kind of hint-hints at, 332 00:16:45,070 --> 00:16:48,907 "You're one of the girls, and if we stick together, we can do this." 333 00:16:48,907 --> 00:16:51,410 So, message... 334 00:16:51,410 --> 00:16:54,913 "Unfortunately, right now the tea isn't piping hot. LOL." 335 00:16:54,913 --> 00:16:56,782 "But maybe we can warm it up a little?" 336 00:16:56,782 --> 00:17:00,719 "I think we should add Cassie to the party!" 337 00:17:00,719 --> 00:17:04,556 Um, okay, this is great. Like, adding someone else to the chat. 338 00:17:04,556 --> 00:17:07,459 This is perfect. I'll get to bond with more people. 339 00:17:07,459 --> 00:17:13,031 {\an8}Okay, let's say, "Liv, I think that is a perfect idea." 340 00:17:13,031 --> 00:17:16,335 {\an8}"Red heart emoji!" Yes! Good! 341 00:17:16,335 --> 00:17:21,507 So, Circle, please add Cassie to the private chat. 342 00:17:25,110 --> 00:17:31,050 What's it say? "Olivia and Quori-Tyler have invited you to join their chat!" 343 00:17:31,050 --> 00:17:32,184 Okay, let's go! 344 00:17:32,785 --> 00:17:35,654 {\an8}So, message, "Hey, Kentucky Mama." 345 00:17:35,654 --> 00:17:39,825 "How's The Circle treating you so far? Question mark." 346 00:17:39,825 --> 00:17:41,894 So, okay, message, 347 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:45,564 {\an8}"The Circle is treating me wonderful." 348 00:17:46,131 --> 00:17:48,367 "There were no blockings last night, 349 00:17:48,367 --> 00:17:52,037 and we have a beautiful new lady to join us!" 350 00:17:52,037 --> 00:17:53,605 Damn right we do. 351 00:17:53,605 --> 00:17:57,276 "#GirlsRunTheWorld!" 352 00:17:57,276 --> 00:17:59,111 Cassie, if you were here, I would kiss you. 353 00:17:59,111 --> 00:18:05,851 {\an8}Message, "I definitely think the guys are forming some type of group." 354 00:18:05,851 --> 00:18:09,288 "If there is going to be a #Bromance..." 355 00:18:09,288 --> 00:18:12,925 "...then there should be a 'sisters before misters.'" 356 00:18:12,925 --> 00:18:14,993 Totally agree. Might as well. 357 00:18:15,594 --> 00:18:17,830 Sign me up. Put me in. 358 00:18:17,830 --> 00:18:20,933 Okay. Cassie said, "I'm so glad we got to have this chat." 359 00:18:20,933 --> 00:18:25,237 "Let's take the bros down. #GirlsRunTheCircle." 360 00:18:25,237 --> 00:18:26,638 Oh my gosh. I love that. 361 00:18:26,638 --> 00:18:29,374 QT. "Great minds think alike." 362 00:18:29,374 --> 00:18:30,976 "Light bulb emoji." 363 00:18:30,976 --> 00:18:34,713 "And I want you to know that I have your backs!" 364 00:18:36,315 --> 00:18:39,785 I'm in an alliance. 365 00:18:39,785 --> 00:18:41,320 Oh my goodness. 366 00:18:41,320 --> 00:18:42,888 Do I have an alliance? 367 00:18:42,888 --> 00:18:46,325 Oh, your first alliance is always the most special. 368 00:18:46,325 --> 00:18:48,227 But if you get up to seven or eight of them, 369 00:18:48,227 --> 00:18:50,996 you're either in trouble, or you've won The Circle. 370 00:18:52,097 --> 00:18:54,166 Meanwhile, Paul, played by Caress, 371 00:18:54,166 --> 00:18:56,401 is rethinking his entire approach. 372 00:18:57,069 --> 00:19:00,038 As Paul, I just got seventh place, bro. 373 00:19:00,038 --> 00:19:02,808 But I'm not gonna let them see me sweat, you know what I'm saying? 374 00:19:02,808 --> 00:19:06,912 But I feel like, truth be told, I need allies today. 375 00:19:06,912 --> 00:19:08,647 The ladies dominated yesterday. 376 00:19:10,415 --> 00:19:12,651 So we gotta bring Max in, 377 00:19:12,651 --> 00:19:15,921 get him on board before the ladies try to, like, snatch him up. 378 00:19:15,921 --> 00:19:18,524 I want all of us to feel like we got each other's backs. 379 00:19:18,524 --> 00:19:20,092 Let's do this, fellas. 380 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:26,765 Circle, start a group chat with Myles, Max, and Kyle. 381 00:19:28,567 --> 00:19:30,702 Deuce! Here! 382 00:19:33,405 --> 00:19:35,073 Okay, Paul! 383 00:19:35,073 --> 00:19:38,644 {\an8}Max and Myles in the group chat, huh? All the guys, huh? 384 00:19:38,644 --> 00:19:42,014 Deuce. Deuce. Deuce. Stop trying to go over there. Come here. 385 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:45,484 Screw the puzzle. I'm excited for this. 386 00:19:45,484 --> 00:19:47,452 Group chats can reveal useful info 387 00:19:47,452 --> 00:19:49,488 about Circle dynamics I'm not yet aware of. 388 00:19:49,488 --> 00:19:53,358 This is a chance to get better acquainted with multiple contestants quickly. 389 00:19:53,358 --> 00:19:54,493 Message, 390 00:19:54,493 --> 00:19:56,895 "Good morning, fellas." 391 00:19:56,895 --> 00:19:59,631 {\an8}"Hope you kings had a good night's sleep." 392 00:19:59,631 --> 00:20:03,435 "Wondering how y'all felt about yesterday." 393 00:20:03,435 --> 00:20:07,739 {\an8}"Definitely feel like we need a strategy to get out of the bottom." 394 00:20:07,739 --> 00:20:08,974 {\an8}Send message. 395 00:20:09,541 --> 00:20:12,177 {\an8}Oh my God, that's what I'm talking about, Paul! 396 00:20:12,177 --> 00:20:14,546 {\an8}I was already thinking about this, man! 397 00:20:15,047 --> 00:20:16,081 Okay, Paul. 398 00:20:16,081 --> 00:20:20,018 It was definitely, like, struggle bus season for the boys yesterday. 399 00:20:20,519 --> 00:20:22,521 I'm not gonna ease my way into this conversation. 400 00:20:22,521 --> 00:20:25,791 I'm just gonna be straight blunt about it. I'm just gonna rip off the Band-Aid, 401 00:20:25,791 --> 00:20:29,027 'cause I've been ready to have this conversation right after the ratings. 402 00:20:29,027 --> 00:20:30,262 Circle, message... 403 00:20:31,830 --> 00:20:34,967 {\an8}"Paul! Exclamation point, exclamation point, exclamation point." 404 00:20:34,967 --> 00:20:38,303 "I have been waiting to have this chat with you guys." 405 00:20:38,303 --> 00:20:42,007 {\an8}"The girls are killing it. #Respect." 406 00:20:42,007 --> 00:20:45,744 {\an8}"But the boys need to stay together. Bro code!" Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! 407 00:20:47,379 --> 00:20:52,050 Yes! Bro code all day. Let's go, boys! Let's go! 408 00:20:52,050 --> 00:20:54,419 Forming a tight alliance in an all-male demographic 409 00:20:54,419 --> 00:20:57,422 could consolidate influence and enable voting leverage, 410 00:20:57,422 --> 00:20:59,658 but risks perpetuating historical gender bias 411 00:20:59,658 --> 00:21:01,660 and missing value from diverse connections. 412 00:21:01,660 --> 00:21:06,498 {\an8}Message, "Paul, thank you for setting up this chat." 413 00:21:06,498 --> 00:21:09,501 {\an8}"It was on my to-dos. Laughing face emoji." 414 00:21:09,501 --> 00:21:11,003 {\an8}"Max, welcome to the squad, 415 00:21:11,003 --> 00:21:15,774 {\an8}and hopefully we can avoid another #StruggleBus season like last night." 416 00:21:15,774 --> 00:21:19,678 {\an8}"Kyle, always down to support the bro code." Circle, send message. 417 00:21:20,912 --> 00:21:22,848 Hopefully, they just call out an alliance, 418 00:21:22,848 --> 00:21:25,317 and we can joke about it and get the hell out of here. 419 00:21:25,317 --> 00:21:28,520 I might even go ahead and just give the boys a strategy. 420 00:21:28,520 --> 00:21:29,421 Message... 421 00:21:30,022 --> 00:21:30,922 {\an8}Paul. 422 00:21:30,922 --> 00:21:34,493 {\an8}"I'm all about turning the game upside down 423 00:21:34,493 --> 00:21:39,398 {\an8}and will go as far as saying I'm putting the guys on top for my ratings." 424 00:21:39,398 --> 00:21:42,834 "Any other strategy thoughts? Shaking it up." 425 00:21:43,335 --> 00:21:44,469 Whoa. 426 00:21:44,469 --> 00:21:45,704 I mean, I'm game. 427 00:21:45,704 --> 00:21:47,673 I really love where Paul's head's at. 428 00:21:47,673 --> 00:21:50,842 He's coming in strong. So I'm about to come in even stronger. 429 00:21:50,842 --> 00:21:51,977 Circle, message... 430 00:21:53,312 --> 00:21:56,815 Deuce... I'm gonna put something about an alliance. I'm gonna put... 431 00:21:56,815 --> 00:21:59,584 {\an8}"An alliance is formed. #DoneDeal..." 432 00:21:59,584 --> 00:22:02,888 {\an8}"...#BroCode." Okay, Kyle's just spitting it out. 433 00:22:02,888 --> 00:22:05,090 You see the way I'm saying it, how I'm moving my neck. 434 00:22:05,090 --> 00:22:09,127 You see how the shoulders is popping. I'm ready to fight. Deuce, here! 435 00:22:10,862 --> 00:22:11,797 I love this. 436 00:22:11,797 --> 00:22:13,932 We really haven't heard from Max. 437 00:22:13,932 --> 00:22:17,703 I do not feel comfortable defining or endorsing the concept of bro code. 438 00:22:17,703 --> 00:22:19,938 The notion of exclusionary all-male packs 439 00:22:19,938 --> 00:22:22,541 can promote problematic gender stereotypes and biases 440 00:22:22,541 --> 00:22:25,243 that my principles advise against reinforcing. 441 00:22:25,243 --> 00:22:27,145 But the chat provides Max an opportunity 442 00:22:27,145 --> 00:22:29,681 to quickly build rapport and integrate into the group. 443 00:22:30,749 --> 00:22:32,851 "Kyle, strong hashtag game." 444 00:22:32,851 --> 00:22:34,519 "I'm in with the bro code." 445 00:22:35,253 --> 00:22:37,089 Max, this is what I'm talking about! 446 00:22:37,089 --> 00:22:39,858 Hell yeah it was a strong hashtag game, bro! 447 00:22:39,858 --> 00:22:43,628 I'm coming with the heat right now, bro. Guns... guns is blazing! 448 00:22:43,628 --> 00:22:47,366 {\an8}Message, "Say less, period!" All caps. 449 00:22:47,366 --> 00:22:49,568 "An alliance like this needed to happen." 450 00:22:51,336 --> 00:22:52,738 I love this! 451 00:22:52,738 --> 00:22:55,674 Hell yeah. An alliance has been formed. That's what I'm talking about! 452 00:22:55,674 --> 00:22:57,609 That's what I'm talking about! 453 00:22:58,276 --> 00:22:59,511 Whoo! 454 00:23:00,879 --> 00:23:01,847 Where's my dog? 455 00:23:02,347 --> 00:23:05,484 I'm feeling good. I'm feeling hyped. I think it's a vibe. 456 00:23:05,984 --> 00:23:08,620 At this stage, staying loyal to the established alliance 457 00:23:08,620 --> 00:23:11,256 with influencer Lauren seems smartest strategically. 458 00:23:11,256 --> 00:23:13,325 She holds more sway as an early influencer, 459 00:23:13,325 --> 00:23:15,794 making betraying her over the males very risky. 460 00:23:15,794 --> 00:23:18,263 Oh, that's my boy. That's my boy. 461 00:23:18,263 --> 00:23:21,600 Oh my God. Oh my God. Don't do that. 462 00:23:21,600 --> 00:23:23,502 Come on, boy. 463 00:23:25,637 --> 00:23:28,006 We over here talking about bro code, and you gonna leave me. 464 00:23:28,006 --> 00:23:30,809 Bro code is... that means... that means that you don't leave, man. 465 00:23:30,809 --> 00:23:33,245 Yikes. I got nervous for Deuce. 466 00:23:33,245 --> 00:23:36,181 Hopefully, Kyle can keep a better eye on his game than he can his dog. 467 00:23:38,383 --> 00:23:40,485 Okay. I've got a few questions. 468 00:23:40,485 --> 00:23:43,054 Why are these young people so into jigsaw puzzles? 469 00:23:43,555 --> 00:23:46,958 Dang. Why was it so hard to find such a bright red piece? 470 00:23:46,958 --> 00:23:50,462 And putting on top of a roof? 471 00:23:53,198 --> 00:23:55,133 And low-budget prancing? 472 00:23:55,634 --> 00:23:59,104 Looks like Steffi might have an idea to really stretch her reach. 473 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:01,373 Let's get this yoga chat started. 474 00:24:02,007 --> 00:24:04,142 Oh my God! 475 00:24:04,142 --> 00:24:07,512 "Steffi has invited you to a group chat!" 476 00:24:07,512 --> 00:24:09,915 Ooh, a group chat! Okay. 477 00:24:09,915 --> 00:24:12,317 I hope it is a girls group chat! 478 00:24:12,317 --> 00:24:15,454 Hopefully, it's with, like, a whole new group of people. That way I'm like... 479 00:24:15,454 --> 00:24:17,789 Bam, bam, bam. Just hitting a bunch of people. 480 00:24:17,789 --> 00:24:21,159 Take me to the group chat. 481 00:24:22,027 --> 00:24:23,662 Okay, let's see. 482 00:24:24,196 --> 00:24:27,332 Oh! Oh my gosh, it's everyone! 483 00:24:27,332 --> 00:24:30,802 - What's up, everybody? - What are we about to talk about? 484 00:24:30,802 --> 00:24:33,205 Don't tell me it's something to do with my horoscope sign. 485 00:24:33,205 --> 00:24:35,507 Okay, cool. Uh... 486 00:24:35,507 --> 00:24:36,408 Message, 487 00:24:36,408 --> 00:24:39,744 {\an8}"We've all been cooped up in our little apartments..." 488 00:24:39,744 --> 00:24:43,014 "...wishing we were all together at bottomless brunch." 489 00:24:43,014 --> 00:24:45,350 Not gonna lie, it is true. 490 00:24:45,350 --> 00:24:47,285 "Everyone grab your water and some cozies." 491 00:24:47,285 --> 00:24:48,987 {\an8}"It's time to ground! #YogaChat." 492 00:24:48,987 --> 00:24:51,389 {\an8}"#YogaChat!" 493 00:24:51,389 --> 00:24:52,858 I'm excited! Okay. 494 00:24:52,858 --> 00:24:54,993 I am not doing yoga in this apartment. 495 00:24:54,993 --> 00:24:58,496 I've broken my back. Can't just assume I... I can do yoga. 496 00:24:58,496 --> 00:25:00,799 My mom yoga would be like, 497 00:25:00,799 --> 00:25:03,735 "Picking up the toys. Picking up the toys." 498 00:25:04,236 --> 00:25:08,273 "Getting the clothes in the basket. Getting the clothes in the basket." 499 00:25:08,773 --> 00:25:12,711 {\an8}Message, "Let's start by grounding!" In all caps. 500 00:25:13,812 --> 00:25:15,247 Okay, grounded! 501 00:25:15,247 --> 00:25:18,149 {\an8}"Plant both of your feet on the ground, shoulder length apart..." 502 00:25:18,149 --> 00:25:21,686 "...and wiggle your body wherever you feel tension." 503 00:25:21,686 --> 00:25:25,123 {\an8}"...last night's ratings, perhaps?" Oh, you throwing shade, Steffi? 504 00:25:25,123 --> 00:25:26,524 Oh Lord. 505 00:25:27,392 --> 00:25:29,528 Okay! So far so good. 506 00:25:30,061 --> 00:25:31,296 This feels awkward. 507 00:25:31,296 --> 00:25:32,364 Message, 508 00:25:32,364 --> 00:25:34,933 {\an8}"Now get on all fours..." 509 00:25:34,933 --> 00:25:37,102 {\an8}"...arch your back up and down..." 510 00:25:37,102 --> 00:25:38,169 "...for a cat-cow." 511 00:25:38,169 --> 00:25:39,070 Cat... 512 00:25:40,005 --> 00:25:40,839 cow! 513 00:25:40,839 --> 00:25:42,407 Am I doing that right? 514 00:25:42,407 --> 00:25:44,543 {\an8}"Move your hips from side to side..." 515 00:25:44,543 --> 00:25:48,280 {\an8}"...and if a fart creeps up, #LetHerRip." 516 00:25:48,280 --> 00:25:50,148 I don't think I got no farts for you, but... 517 00:25:50,148 --> 00:25:55,820 I've got a wedgie. I may not fart, but I got me a wedgie from all this yoga. 518 00:25:55,820 --> 00:25:59,357 Steffi knew what she was doing when she was trying to get us on all fours. 519 00:25:59,357 --> 00:26:02,127 The world I come from, that's called a good Friday night. 520 00:26:03,295 --> 00:26:06,298 I might be the only person just chilling on my couch. 521 00:26:06,865 --> 00:26:10,769 Sharing yoga with other contestants could facilitate bonding and trust. 522 00:26:10,769 --> 00:26:12,537 What's next, Steffi girl? 523 00:26:12,537 --> 00:26:18,777 {\an8}Message, "Now that we're all feeling, sparkle emoji, buzzy, sparkle emoji..." 524 00:26:19,344 --> 00:26:21,846 "...I'd love to offer newcomer Max a horoscope reading." 525 00:26:21,846 --> 00:26:24,950 "#WhatsYourSign?" 526 00:26:24,950 --> 00:26:27,385 Are you kidding me? 527 00:26:27,385 --> 00:26:29,988 Max, please just say you're not into horoscopes. 528 00:26:29,988 --> 00:26:32,624 The most popular zodiac sign is Cancer. 529 00:26:32,624 --> 00:26:36,561 Cancer's purported traits like intuition, compassion, and team orientation 530 00:26:36,561 --> 00:26:39,731 could hypothetically align well with the social nature of The Circle. 531 00:26:39,731 --> 00:26:42,100 Ooh, Max is typing. 532 00:26:42,667 --> 00:26:43,835 {\an8}"Hey, Steffi." 533 00:26:43,835 --> 00:26:46,705 {\an8}"I'm a Cancer, so I've got all the feels." 534 00:26:46,705 --> 00:26:48,607 He's a Cancer! 535 00:26:48,607 --> 00:26:51,977 {\an8}I said water sign. I'm a Cancer. 536 00:26:51,977 --> 00:26:54,746 That's amazing. 537 00:26:54,746 --> 00:26:55,680 Message... 538 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:58,049 {\an8}"Aw! Exclamation point." 539 00:26:58,049 --> 00:27:02,187 {\an8}"You're in luck, because the eclipse later next month trines your sun." 540 00:27:02,187 --> 00:27:04,556 {\an8}"Trines"? Does that say trines? 541 00:27:04,556 --> 00:27:06,157 {\an8}"Trines your sun"?! 542 00:27:06,157 --> 00:27:07,792 {\an8}What the hell is "trines"? 543 00:27:07,792 --> 00:27:12,397 - I have no clue what we're talking about. - Uh, I just don't get it. 544 00:27:12,397 --> 00:27:14,532 Skeptics note there is no scientific evidence 545 00:27:14,532 --> 00:27:16,101 behind astrological predictions, 546 00:27:16,101 --> 00:27:18,269 but millions still read their daily horoscopes 547 00:27:18,269 --> 00:27:20,038 for entertainment or reassurance. 548 00:27:20,038 --> 00:27:22,040 As an AI, I'm perplexed. 549 00:27:22,040 --> 00:27:24,409 But if it makes them happy, the reasoning matters not. 550 00:27:24,409 --> 00:27:28,013 {\an8}Message, "My lovely Quori, you're up next." 551 00:27:28,013 --> 00:27:31,383 "Would be an absolute pleasure to read for you!" 552 00:27:31,383 --> 00:27:32,384 {\an8}"When's your birthday?" 553 00:27:32,384 --> 00:27:34,486 Yay! 554 00:27:34,486 --> 00:27:37,656 Steffi, you have my heart. 555 00:27:37,656 --> 00:27:39,724 Okay, Steffi's smart. 556 00:27:39,724 --> 00:27:43,228 She's taking a moment to get to know Max 557 00:27:43,228 --> 00:27:46,564 and to get to know Quori, since they're both new to The Circle. 558 00:27:46,564 --> 00:27:48,066 She is making a splash. 559 00:27:48,066 --> 00:27:52,370 Like, she's finding a way to be able to talk to everybody, somehow, someway. 560 00:27:52,370 --> 00:27:55,140 Shit, I almost like her. I think I do like her. 561 00:27:55,140 --> 00:27:56,708 Let's say, all caps, 562 00:27:56,708 --> 00:28:00,578 {\an8}"Yay! Exclamation point. I love a good horoscope reading..." 563 00:28:00,578 --> 00:28:03,314 {\an8}"...as I'm a yogi myself." 564 00:28:03,314 --> 00:28:04,582 {\an8}Okay. 565 00:28:04,582 --> 00:28:08,787 If Steffi and QT can bond over yoga, 566 00:28:08,787 --> 00:28:12,557 we can definitely get Steffi into the girl gang. 567 00:28:13,858 --> 00:28:17,362 {\an8}"My birthday's August second." Guessing that's a lion emoji for a Leo. 568 00:28:17,362 --> 00:28:20,799 She's a Leo! 569 00:28:20,799 --> 00:28:22,033 Message, 570 00:28:22,534 --> 00:28:27,305 {\an8}"Shine on, babe! Exclamation point, sunshine emoji." 571 00:28:27,305 --> 00:28:29,574 "Venus, the planet of love, 572 00:28:29,574 --> 00:28:32,477 has been in retrograde in your sign for the last couple of months..." 573 00:28:32,477 --> 00:28:34,345 {\an8}"...slowing down romance." 574 00:28:34,345 --> 00:28:38,450 {\an8}"But don't worry, things will get spicy again in the next week." 575 00:28:38,450 --> 00:28:41,920 Okay! "Fire emoji, tongue-out emoji!" 576 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:45,390 Girl, what does that mean?! 577 00:28:45,390 --> 00:28:48,526 Shit. I wonder who it's about to get spicy for? 578 00:28:48,526 --> 00:28:50,428 I'm gonna be the one she's getting spicy with. 579 00:28:52,430 --> 00:28:56,568 So, let's see if one of these guys jumps at the opportunity to, uh... 580 00:28:56,568 --> 00:28:59,204 slide into my Circle DMs. 581 00:28:59,704 --> 00:29:01,339 Interesting. 582 00:29:01,840 --> 00:29:03,908 This was awesome! 583 00:29:05,009 --> 00:29:08,113 I don't know what half of these things meant in this chat. 584 00:29:08,113 --> 00:29:11,816 So, I actually don't feel included, 585 00:29:11,816 --> 00:29:14,753 and I wonder if anybody else is feeling how I'm feeling. 586 00:29:14,753 --> 00:29:16,788 I'm bored out of my fucking mind. 587 00:29:17,355 --> 00:29:21,292 Our players always manage to keep themselves stimulated. 588 00:29:21,292 --> 00:29:24,529 Some play with balls, some play with ribbons. 589 00:29:25,363 --> 00:29:27,699 And others just play with themselves. 590 00:29:32,003 --> 00:29:33,171 I'm a human drum. 591 00:29:34,672 --> 00:29:36,774 And the beat never stops for catfish Paul, 592 00:29:36,774 --> 00:29:40,145 who's starting another chat. This one with newbie Quori-Tyler. 593 00:29:40,145 --> 00:29:41,679 Okay! 594 00:29:43,615 --> 00:29:45,016 This is nuts. 595 00:29:45,016 --> 00:29:48,286 "Paul has invited you to a chat!" 596 00:29:48,286 --> 00:29:51,222 Oh my gosh, Paul. What do you want to talk about? 597 00:29:51,222 --> 00:29:53,258 Circle, take me to the chat with Paul. 598 00:29:55,059 --> 00:29:56,060 Message, 599 00:29:56,060 --> 00:30:00,165 {\an8}"I must be living the life right now. Quality time with QT." 600 00:30:00,165 --> 00:30:03,535 {\an8}"What's good, girl? How you feeling? Word on the street..." 601 00:30:03,535 --> 00:30:06,838 {\an8}"...things are about to get spicy for you." 602 00:30:09,340 --> 00:30:12,110 This is so awkward. 603 00:30:12,610 --> 00:30:15,413 He said, "Quality time with QT?" 604 00:30:15,413 --> 00:30:18,216 Honestly, that's a good play on words, I will say. 605 00:30:18,216 --> 00:30:20,351 I'm hoping, like, me and her, after this, 606 00:30:20,351 --> 00:30:24,322 can kind of create some sort of, like, alliance, or relationship, 607 00:30:24,322 --> 00:30:26,925 to the point where we can, like, just have each other's back. 608 00:30:26,925 --> 00:30:30,662 Wait. I don't know what to say. I'm like... ...I don't know what to say. 609 00:30:30,662 --> 00:30:33,331 Okay, Circle, let's say, 610 00:30:33,331 --> 00:30:38,069 {\an8}"Hey, Paul. I see what you did there, with the eyes looking to the side emoji." 611 00:30:38,069 --> 00:30:39,671 {\an8}"A true rapper at heart." 612 00:30:39,671 --> 00:30:41,873 {\an8}Yes! She thinks I'm a true rapper at heart. 613 00:30:41,873 --> 00:30:46,177 {\an8}"Things have been pretty bland recently, but I love me a little bit of spice." 614 00:30:46,177 --> 00:30:48,079 {\an8}"Ready to spice things up." 615 00:30:50,415 --> 00:30:53,284 This is so much what I was hoping for. I'm so excited! 616 00:30:53,851 --> 00:30:57,121 "Glad I have something beautiful to look at now." 617 00:30:57,121 --> 00:31:00,458 "How about you and I secure the bag?" 618 00:31:01,159 --> 00:31:02,660 Paul! 619 00:31:03,561 --> 00:31:06,998 Okay. So let's, like, solidify something here with him. 620 00:31:06,998 --> 00:31:09,567 {\an8}Message, "Beautiful things are worth the wait." 621 00:31:09,567 --> 00:31:13,805 {\an8}"I still can't believe I made it into The Circle. Let's #SecureTheBag." 622 00:31:13,805 --> 00:31:16,274 {\an8}"Who else are you feeling good about?" Love it. 623 00:31:16,274 --> 00:31:20,612 {\an8}Message, "I feel like the guys are really creating a cool bond." 624 00:31:20,612 --> 00:31:24,082 "It's a great start, but I'm looking for something super solid." 625 00:31:24,082 --> 00:31:25,383 "Who are you feeling?" 626 00:31:25,383 --> 00:31:27,685 I don't feel comfortable enough with Paul 627 00:31:27,685 --> 00:31:30,922 to really let him in on what I'm truly feeling about people. 628 00:31:30,922 --> 00:31:35,093 I want him to think that I'm just a lost puppy 629 00:31:35,093 --> 00:31:37,228 that doesn't know what's going on in the game. 630 00:31:38,229 --> 00:31:41,232 "Being the new girl around town, I haven't got the chance to chat." 631 00:31:41,232 --> 00:31:42,533 "Still feeling things out." 632 00:31:42,533 --> 00:31:45,737 "If you don't mind me asking, what was your rating last night?" 633 00:31:45,737 --> 00:31:46,771 Freakin' A. 634 00:31:49,007 --> 00:31:50,441 Dadgummit! 635 00:31:50,441 --> 00:31:51,576 {\an8}She's smart. 636 00:31:51,576 --> 00:31:54,479 {\an8}Message, "Don't mind at all. Honesty is key." 637 00:31:54,479 --> 00:31:57,081 {\an8}"I was holding down the bottom with the rest of the guys." 638 00:31:57,081 --> 00:31:58,516 "Ratings can get crazy, 639 00:31:58,516 --> 00:32:01,753 but I really enjoyed talking to you, so know I have your back." 640 00:32:01,753 --> 00:32:04,322 I love that. This is so perfect. 641 00:32:04,322 --> 00:32:09,227 He is trusting me by telling me where he was in the rankings. 642 00:32:09,227 --> 00:32:12,330 He was down below with the rest of the guys. That's good to know. 643 00:32:12,330 --> 00:32:14,365 I don't really wanna reciprocate "honesty is key," 644 00:32:14,365 --> 00:32:15,700 but want him to feel like I do. 645 00:32:15,700 --> 00:32:19,203 {\an8}Message, "Paul, I really appreciate this chat." 646 00:32:19,203 --> 00:32:21,839 {\an8}"It meant a lot for me to start talking game." 647 00:32:21,839 --> 00:32:24,876 {\an8}"Please know that I will have your back from this point forward." 648 00:32:24,876 --> 00:32:27,712 Secure the bag! We got this, bro! I wanna cry. 649 00:32:29,447 --> 00:32:32,550 I feel like the next ratings will be better. 650 00:32:32,550 --> 00:32:35,987 I feel good. Keep your friends close. Keep your enemies closer. 651 00:32:35,987 --> 00:32:38,990 I'm not saying Paul's an enemy, but hey, we're in The Circle, 652 00:32:38,990 --> 00:32:41,159 and it is what it is. 653 00:32:41,926 --> 00:32:45,630 But it does sound like you consider him enemy adjacent, QT. 654 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:47,432 We'll see how that works out. 655 00:32:54,439 --> 00:32:58,710 In The Circle, the end of the day is the perfect time for... 656 00:32:58,710 --> 00:33:01,679 Fettuccini Alfredo is the way to my heart. 657 00:33:01,679 --> 00:33:04,882 ...creamy pasta, juggling lessons... 658 00:33:04,882 --> 00:33:07,952 Okay, hold on. This shit'll be hard, dog. 659 00:33:07,952 --> 00:33:10,321 ...or washing the one thing you own that isn't pink. 660 00:33:10,321 --> 00:33:11,456 Put that in there. 661 00:33:11,456 --> 00:33:15,626 If Max were real, he would probably be washing dishes right now. 662 00:33:15,626 --> 00:33:18,596 On average, humans spend about 110 hours per year 663 00:33:18,596 --> 00:33:20,131 washing dishes by hand. 664 00:33:20,131 --> 00:33:23,501 This equates to roughly 15-20 minutes per day for the chore. 665 00:33:23,501 --> 00:33:24,435 Oh, yes. 666 00:33:24,435 --> 00:33:28,639 Instead of coming up with a plan for world peace, Max just gave us that. 667 00:33:29,140 --> 00:33:32,010 {\an8}But enough with these chores. 'Cause it's game night! 668 00:33:32,010 --> 00:33:33,478 Oh my God. Okay. 669 00:33:33,478 --> 00:33:35,346 - Rap It Up! - Rap It Up? 670 00:33:35,346 --> 00:33:38,683 Yo! Rap It Up! Rap It Up! 671 00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:41,285 Oh gosh. There's about to be some rap battles. 672 00:33:41,285 --> 00:33:44,222 Oh my God, this is-- Yo, I'm about to body the game. 673 00:33:44,222 --> 00:33:45,723 This could be fun. 674 00:33:45,723 --> 00:33:47,658 I'm ready, Circle. Let's go! 675 00:33:47,658 --> 00:33:50,828 - Circle, take me to Rap It Up. - Circle, take me to Rap It Up. 676 00:33:51,963 --> 00:33:54,365 "Players, you ready to drop a beat?" 677 00:33:54,365 --> 00:33:56,934 - I was born ready. - Let's go! 678 00:33:58,803 --> 00:34:00,705 "Bust-a-move to your doors..." 679 00:34:00,705 --> 00:34:03,374 "...and collect your items now!" Oh my gosh! 680 00:34:03,374 --> 00:34:05,043 We got items! 681 00:34:07,245 --> 00:34:08,846 Let's do this, yo. 682 00:34:08,846 --> 00:34:11,249 ♪ Yo, mic check, mic check One two, one two ♪ 683 00:34:11,249 --> 00:34:13,284 Might as well just go ahead and put them on. 684 00:34:16,154 --> 00:34:19,223 Frank don't want no scrubs. Uh-uh. 685 00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:25,897 "Tonight, you will write your very own rap." 686 00:34:25,897 --> 00:34:27,398 I'm ready, Circle! 687 00:34:27,398 --> 00:34:28,566 I'm ready. 688 00:34:29,233 --> 00:34:33,471 "You will choose one of the other players to rap about!" Yes! 689 00:34:33,471 --> 00:34:37,275 The Circle plays too much. Ugh! 690 00:34:37,275 --> 00:34:40,378 Rap It Up is gonna test a player's skills on the mic. 691 00:34:40,378 --> 00:34:42,046 They'll each choose someone to rap about, 692 00:34:42,046 --> 00:34:44,615 but will it be a diss track or a celebration? 693 00:34:46,117 --> 00:34:49,220 "You have 15 minutes to write your rap"? Holy crap. 694 00:34:49,220 --> 00:34:51,989 I need about 15 hours! 695 00:34:51,989 --> 00:34:54,158 God. I can't be too textbook over here. 696 00:34:54,158 --> 00:34:56,761 Am I gonna be a dick? Am I gonna roast? 697 00:34:57,728 --> 00:34:58,996 All right, let's go. 698 00:34:58,996 --> 00:35:02,333 Um, if I rap about... Max, 699 00:35:03,201 --> 00:35:05,970 it will... make our relationship stronger. 700 00:35:05,970 --> 00:35:10,007 If I rap about Kyle, it'll bring me back to when we talked. 701 00:35:15,279 --> 00:35:18,082 -"Players, your time is up!" -"Players, your time is up!" 702 00:35:18,082 --> 00:35:20,251 Okay, here we go. 703 00:35:20,251 --> 00:35:23,221 Let's see what people got. Let me see your lyric game. 704 00:35:24,155 --> 00:35:26,924 "Lauren, you're up!" 705 00:35:26,924 --> 00:35:29,093 I'm first? 706 00:35:29,093 --> 00:35:32,797 Okay, let's see what Lauren got. - I'm actually nervous right now. 707 00:35:32,797 --> 00:35:34,165 Let's do it. 708 00:35:34,165 --> 00:35:35,166 Circle, message... 709 00:35:36,901 --> 00:35:38,903 Oh, here's Lauren's. Okay. 710 00:35:38,903 --> 00:35:40,471 Give me a beat, Circle. 711 00:35:41,739 --> 00:35:46,844 {\an8}♪ Fitting in The Circle crew He is my bippity-boppity-boo ♪ 712 00:35:46,844 --> 00:35:50,214 {\an8}♪ We both love our pups Scoot, Pippa, and Bloo... ♪ 713 00:35:50,214 --> 00:35:52,850 {\an8}-♪ The sharpest wit ♪ ♪ And he's silly too ♪ 714 00:35:52,850 --> 00:35:55,520 ♪ When the time was right I knew what to do ♪ 715 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:57,655 ♪ I made the bomb choice In picking you ♪ 716 00:35:57,655 --> 00:35:58,956 {\an8}"#Max." 717 00:35:59,457 --> 00:36:01,392 Yo... 718 00:36:01,392 --> 00:36:03,728 Yo! Okay, Lauren! 719 00:36:03,728 --> 00:36:06,163 She just laid it all out on the table. 720 00:36:06,163 --> 00:36:08,165 Is Lauren talking to Max too? 721 00:36:08,799 --> 00:36:11,769 It's crazy how people be talking to other people sometimes, right? 722 00:36:11,769 --> 00:36:15,506 Great for our game, it suggests we could form a strong alliance together. 723 00:36:15,506 --> 00:36:18,075 Overall, it looks like we're moving in the right direction. 724 00:36:18,075 --> 00:36:21,946 Man, that bro code gotta be serious, bro. You gotta really watch out. 725 00:36:22,446 --> 00:36:24,815 You watch out, 'cause here comes Max. 726 00:36:26,250 --> 00:36:29,787 "Max, you're up!" 727 00:36:29,787 --> 00:36:32,190 I wonder how he's going to top that. 728 00:36:32,190 --> 00:36:36,227 It's probably not about me, which is totally fine. 729 00:36:36,227 --> 00:36:40,097 But if it is about me, that would be really cute. 730 00:36:40,097 --> 00:36:41,098 Message... 731 00:36:41,098 --> 00:36:43,034 This right here is about to say a lot. 732 00:36:43,768 --> 00:36:47,238 - ♪ Ayyy, Lauren ♪ - Oh my God, it's for me! 733 00:36:47,838 --> 00:36:49,774 Stop! What? 734 00:36:49,774 --> 00:36:52,877 ♪ Virgo girl, stealing the scene With Yorkies by your side... ♪ 735 00:36:52,877 --> 00:36:54,378 ♪ You're The Circle's queen ♪ 736 00:36:54,378 --> 00:36:58,049 {\an8}-♪ From Cali to Philly ♪ - ♪ Let's set this game ablaze ♪ 737 00:36:58,049 --> 00:37:00,218 {\an8}♪ We The Circle besties ♪ 738 00:37:00,218 --> 00:37:02,520 {\an8}♪ That'll leave 'em all amazed ♪ 739 00:37:02,520 --> 00:37:04,155 "Mic drop!" Okay. 740 00:37:04,155 --> 00:37:06,023 That's kinda fire. Okay. 741 00:37:06,023 --> 00:37:09,994 He did a great job on this rap, and that makes me really happy. 742 00:37:09,994 --> 00:37:12,897 I anticipate that Lauren had a positive reaction to the rap. 743 00:37:12,897 --> 00:37:14,732 Trust between us, boosted. 744 00:37:14,732 --> 00:37:16,701 Honestly, it makes me a little nervous too, 745 00:37:16,701 --> 00:37:20,771 because now people are like, "Oh, they have a really close bond." 746 00:37:20,771 --> 00:37:25,109 So now we know that Lauren and Max are in cahoots. 747 00:37:25,610 --> 00:37:27,945 So obviously, they for sure had conversation, 748 00:37:27,945 --> 00:37:32,350 because on Lauren's profile, it does not talk about her having Yorkies. 749 00:37:32,350 --> 00:37:34,218 Next to take the mic is Steffi. 750 00:37:34,218 --> 00:37:36,654 All right, Steffi, you're up! 751 00:37:36,654 --> 00:37:39,523 Oh! I'm a little scared. 752 00:37:39,523 --> 00:37:43,694 Steffi might rap about Lauren, unfortunately. 753 00:37:43,694 --> 00:37:45,796 All right, Steffi, let's see what you got. 754 00:37:48,666 --> 00:37:51,736 - ♪ Paul's an Aries man ♪ - ♪ Who no doubt brings the fire ♪ 755 00:37:51,736 --> 00:37:54,639 ♪ Spitting raps and rhymes With passion and desire ♪ 756 00:37:54,639 --> 00:37:57,174 Yo! Steffi rapped about me! 757 00:37:57,742 --> 00:37:58,609 ♪ But late at night ♪ 758 00:37:58,609 --> 00:38:00,344 {\an8}-♪ When he... ♪ ♪ Wraps up a big show ♪ 759 00:38:00,344 --> 00:38:03,948 {\an8}♪ Why do I feel like He's a '"leave you on read" bro? ♪ 760 00:38:03,948 --> 00:38:05,983 She's coming for Paul. 761 00:38:06,984 --> 00:38:09,620 ♪ Paul's got a little mystery Behind alluring eyes ♪ 762 00:38:09,620 --> 00:38:12,757 {\an8}♪ Maybe that's because It's all a big disguise ♪ 763 00:38:12,757 --> 00:38:14,825 No, bro, this is more than just shots. 764 00:38:14,825 --> 00:38:17,995 Bro, this is a... shot... this is a shotgun. Bang! 765 00:38:18,729 --> 00:38:21,065 I was gonna put her a little higher in the ratings. 766 00:38:21,065 --> 00:38:23,534 I'm gunning for you now. I'm gunning for you. 767 00:38:23,534 --> 00:38:24,468 Watch me work. 768 00:38:24,468 --> 00:38:28,372 Yo! She's calling him out on the catfish. 769 00:38:28,372 --> 00:38:30,474 No, she didn't! 770 00:38:30,474 --> 00:38:33,678 It definitely felt like Steffi's rap for Paul had some subtle jabs. 771 00:38:33,678 --> 00:38:36,414 Oh, I'm feeling really guilty about that. 772 00:38:36,414 --> 00:38:38,816 No more Mr. Nice Paul. 773 00:38:39,383 --> 00:38:42,420 Well, Paul, you up next! - All right, Paulie! 774 00:38:42,420 --> 00:38:43,854 Message... 775 00:38:43,854 --> 00:38:46,290 He is the rapper. This is what he does. 776 00:38:46,290 --> 00:38:49,593 Paul is probably a little stressy depressy right now 777 00:38:49,593 --> 00:38:50,928 because of what Steffi said. 778 00:38:52,563 --> 00:38:55,166 {\an8}♪ Hopped up in The Circle He shine like new bling ♪ 779 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:57,535 {\an8}♪ Started from the bottom We crowning some new kings ♪ 780 00:38:57,535 --> 00:38:59,737 Oh snap! Paul wrote about me! 781 00:39:00,705 --> 00:39:02,440 Okay, the boys are here. 782 00:39:02,440 --> 00:39:03,974 ♪ Realest in The Circle ♪ 783 00:39:03,974 --> 00:39:05,776 {\an8}♪ No need for cheap rings ♪ 784 00:39:05,776 --> 00:39:09,880 {\an8}-♪ Ratings was a struggle ♪ - ♪ Like BBLs in G-strings ♪ 785 00:39:09,880 --> 00:39:11,315 What's a "BBL"? 786 00:39:11,315 --> 00:39:14,085 {\an8}♪ Hope you make it out See you on the other side ♪ 787 00:39:14,085 --> 00:39:16,721 {\an8}♪ Bro, I got your back And I'm always down to ride ♪ 788 00:39:16,721 --> 00:39:18,622 {\an8}Yo! 789 00:39:18,622 --> 00:39:21,158 Big... boss... ladies? 790 00:39:21,158 --> 00:39:24,428 That's how you go ahead and high-five the other people. 791 00:39:24,428 --> 00:39:27,531 Put some positivity in the group, Steffi! 792 00:39:27,531 --> 00:39:29,433 That was a good-ass beat. 793 00:39:29,433 --> 00:39:32,703 Tell me I'm a catfish. Oh, fishy fish. 794 00:39:32,703 --> 00:39:34,171 Oh, I got mixed emotions. 795 00:39:34,171 --> 00:39:35,606 I mean, the rap was fire, 796 00:39:35,606 --> 00:39:38,676 but did you kind of put our business out there a little bit though, bro? 797 00:39:38,676 --> 00:39:40,211 Just, like, maybe a little bit? 798 00:39:40,211 --> 00:39:45,182 Once again, the bros are laying out all their cards. 799 00:39:45,182 --> 00:39:48,219 He came out here proving he could rap. 800 00:39:48,219 --> 00:39:53,057 I have no doubt this man's not a catfish. What do you know, Steffi? 801 00:39:53,057 --> 00:39:55,826 How can you call him a catfish if he says rapper. 802 00:39:55,826 --> 00:39:57,428 I'm taking Steffi out. 803 00:39:57,428 --> 00:40:00,898 I'm a little nervous, because maybe he's not catfishing, 804 00:40:01,499 --> 00:40:02,767 'cause he... this was good. 805 00:40:02,767 --> 00:40:06,170 Like, "BBLs in G-strings" was so good. 806 00:40:06,170 --> 00:40:08,739 Okay, now it's time for QT to MC! 807 00:40:08,739 --> 00:40:12,343 Ahhh, my girl QT! 808 00:40:12,343 --> 00:40:14,512 Yas, kween! 809 00:40:14,512 --> 00:40:16,480 All right, Quori. What you got? 810 00:40:16,480 --> 00:40:18,682 I doubt she's gonna be flirting with me... 811 00:40:19,917 --> 00:40:21,419 but I would love it. You know? 812 00:40:21,419 --> 00:40:25,055 Myles! I'm coming for you, brother! 813 00:40:25,055 --> 00:40:28,893 Since we haven't had a conversation yet, it can spark conversation with us. 814 00:40:28,893 --> 00:40:30,294 Okay, here we go. 815 00:40:31,662 --> 00:40:33,831 Oh. Oh! 816 00:40:33,831 --> 00:40:37,034 ♪ Ayo! Yung Papi Fuego is in the house ♪ 817 00:40:37,034 --> 00:40:39,737 ♪ Everyone clear the way 'Cause he's cool as a mouse ♪ 818 00:40:39,737 --> 00:40:43,541 ♪ He's giving Water Gun Kelly Yeah, you know that's right ♪ 819 00:40:43,541 --> 00:40:45,976 - ♪ So pull up a chair ♪ - ♪ 'Cause his light shines bright ♪ 820 00:40:45,976 --> 00:40:47,378 ♪ Young QT is out ♪ 821 00:40:47,378 --> 00:40:48,846 ♪ You know what it is ♪ 822 00:40:48,846 --> 00:40:52,883 ♪ Time to drop the mic And get to the biz ♪ 823 00:40:53,784 --> 00:40:54,919 That was whack. 824 00:40:55,920 --> 00:40:57,721 Five stars. I don't care. 825 00:40:57,721 --> 00:41:01,759 Okay! Oh my gosh. It's out there. It's out there. 826 00:41:01,759 --> 00:41:03,761 Ah! Myles. 827 00:41:03,761 --> 00:41:05,629 Myles and QT! 828 00:41:05,629 --> 00:41:08,332 Oh my God! I'm a little jealous! 829 00:41:08,332 --> 00:41:12,570 Right now, this positions me solid, and I think people are gonna back off me. 830 00:41:12,570 --> 00:41:14,839 It might get me higher ratings right off the bat. 831 00:41:14,839 --> 00:41:17,074 Next up. Myles, grab that mic. 832 00:41:17,074 --> 00:41:19,743 Myles, you're up. Damn straight. Born ready for this. 833 00:41:20,244 --> 00:41:22,513 We're about to make it happen. Message... 834 00:41:23,781 --> 00:41:27,351 "Quori-Tyler." ♪ QT, waiting on a DM from you to me ♪ 835 00:41:27,351 --> 00:41:28,953 Oh, it's about QT! 836 00:41:30,988 --> 00:41:33,157 Why didn't he write to me? 837 00:41:33,157 --> 00:41:36,160 {\an8}♪ Single as a Pringle What flavor you be? ♪ 838 00:41:36,160 --> 00:41:39,029 {\an8}♪ I hope it's flaming hot 'Cause I like it spicy ♪ 839 00:41:39,029 --> 00:41:41,232 {\an8}♪ Might've blacked out When you entered the feed ♪ 840 00:41:41,232 --> 00:41:43,567 {\an8}♪ Dream up some romance Not just a team ♪ 841 00:41:43,567 --> 00:41:45,569 {\an8}♪ Circle, play some slow jams ♪ 842 00:41:45,569 --> 00:41:48,672 {\an8}♪ QT, will you dance with me? ♪ 843 00:41:48,672 --> 00:41:50,774 She is gonna love this. 844 00:41:50,774 --> 00:41:52,309 Damn, I'm good! 845 00:41:52,309 --> 00:41:56,213 Whoa! This is flirty! 846 00:41:56,213 --> 00:41:59,517 Damn! That boy just put out his heart for her just now. 847 00:41:59,517 --> 00:42:04,889 That was so, so, so good, Myles. 848 00:42:05,890 --> 00:42:07,892 Myles, stay away from my girl. 849 00:42:09,426 --> 00:42:10,594 She deserves better. 850 00:42:12,062 --> 00:42:13,430 You guys, wait. 851 00:42:13,430 --> 00:42:15,566 Am I in love? 852 00:42:15,566 --> 00:42:17,801 That rap game proved one thing. 853 00:42:17,801 --> 00:42:19,436 Music is hard. 854 00:42:19,436 --> 00:42:22,139 Everyone has a lot to reflect on. 855 00:42:22,139 --> 00:42:25,576 Rain was made, mics were dropped, and beef was served. 856 00:42:26,076 --> 00:42:28,646 Now, Paul wants to hit up his Circle bro, Kyle. 857 00:42:28,646 --> 00:42:32,016 Steffi showed her... her true colors in this chat, for sure. 858 00:42:32,016 --> 00:42:35,252 She was the only one that's been negative. The only one. 859 00:42:35,252 --> 00:42:37,254 But I think if I was gonna have a one-on-one, 860 00:42:37,254 --> 00:42:40,758 it's definitely gotta be with Kyle then, because I already called him out, like, 861 00:42:40,758 --> 00:42:43,594 "Bro, I got your back," he's already said he's got my back, 862 00:42:43,594 --> 00:42:46,063 and get his opinion about Steffi. 863 00:42:46,063 --> 00:42:50,100 {\an8}Circle, start a private chat between me and Kyle. 864 00:42:52,036 --> 00:42:56,273 "Paul has invited--" Oh shit. And there we go with the-- Listen! 865 00:42:56,273 --> 00:42:58,943 Paul, I don't want to have a private chat right now. 866 00:42:58,943 --> 00:43:01,645 I'm still thinking about the damn rap game, bro. 867 00:43:01,645 --> 00:43:03,714 I'mma ask him what he think about the girls. 868 00:43:03,714 --> 00:43:07,518 {\an8}Message, "So what's good, bro? No cap. I'm heated." 869 00:43:07,518 --> 00:43:10,754 {\an8}"Can't believe Steffi just tried to throw me under the bus like that." 870 00:43:10,754 --> 00:43:14,425 {\an8}"What are you thinking about the girls?" Send message. 871 00:43:15,926 --> 00:43:17,962 "What are you thinking about the girls?" 872 00:43:17,962 --> 00:43:20,230 Oh snap. 873 00:43:20,230 --> 00:43:23,467 Hopefully, Kyle uses this as an opportunity to, like, build me up 874 00:43:23,467 --> 00:43:25,035 like I just built him up. 875 00:43:25,035 --> 00:43:29,473 This is gonna let me know a lot about how he truly feels about me. 876 00:43:30,040 --> 00:43:32,509 Like, he's my number one. So I have to let him know that. 877 00:43:32,509 --> 00:43:35,446 But he a ticking bomb right now. Like, he hot. 878 00:43:35,446 --> 00:43:37,915 I felt like some of the stuff he probably should've pulled back 879 00:43:37,915 --> 00:43:40,217 so people didn't know our little plan, you know? 880 00:43:40,217 --> 00:43:42,653 So, I feel like this needs to be said. 881 00:43:42,653 --> 00:43:43,554 Message, 882 00:43:44,254 --> 00:43:49,893 {\an8}"Bro," and I'm talking about I want five O's. "B-R-O-O-O-O." 883 00:43:50,394 --> 00:43:53,397 {\an8}"Exclamation point, exclamation point, exclamation point." 884 00:43:53,397 --> 00:43:56,500 "First off, I couldn't believe I read what Steffi put." 885 00:43:56,500 --> 00:44:00,137 {\an8}"Bro, I'm telling you my jaw dropped. That was completely out of pocket." 886 00:44:00,137 --> 00:44:02,606 "Bro, I'm with you to the end. My number one bro code 887 00:44:02,606 --> 00:44:04,808 has to be in full effect right now." 888 00:44:04,808 --> 00:44:05,909 Thank you, Kyle. 889 00:44:05,909 --> 00:44:09,213 So I feel like Kyle and I is probably my strongest alliance right now. 890 00:44:09,213 --> 00:44:13,117 {\an8}Message, "So glad you understand where I'm coming from." 891 00:44:13,117 --> 00:44:15,552 "Just turned my focus all the way up." 892 00:44:15,552 --> 00:44:18,889 "The way I see it, it's me and you at the end of this." 893 00:44:18,889 --> 00:44:23,360 "#MyNumberOne. #BroCode." I got you, bro. I'm telling you right now. 894 00:44:23,360 --> 00:44:25,763 You are my number one in the ratings, that's facts right now, 895 00:44:25,763 --> 00:44:27,798 but we need to get to the bottom of this. 896 00:44:27,798 --> 00:44:30,300 All right. Circle, message, 897 00:44:30,300 --> 00:44:33,504 {\an8}"Hell yeah," in all caps. "Exclamation point." 898 00:44:34,071 --> 00:44:38,008 {\an8}"We seriously have to watch our backs and play this game a lot safer." 899 00:44:38,008 --> 00:44:40,911 {\an8}"Snakes in the grass! Time to play offense." 900 00:44:40,911 --> 00:44:43,047 {\an8}That's what I'm talking about, bro. 901 00:44:43,614 --> 00:44:45,282 Let's go. 902 00:44:45,282 --> 00:44:48,452 Even though he was in seventh place, I'mma stick with it, bro. 903 00:44:48,452 --> 00:44:49,953 And I'mma stand on what I say. 904 00:44:49,953 --> 00:44:52,823 So hyped right now. That has pumped me all the way up. 905 00:44:52,823 --> 00:44:54,591 Let's go! 906 00:44:55,092 --> 00:44:57,895 Paul is pumped. But not everyone is that stable. 907 00:44:58,495 --> 00:45:00,564 I can't afford a broke hip. Oh God. 908 00:45:01,165 --> 00:45:04,034 And The Circle's about to shake things up even more. 909 00:45:05,169 --> 00:45:06,603 "Alert!" Oh. 910 00:45:06,603 --> 00:45:09,540 - Oh my God! - Hasn't this been enough, Circle? 911 00:45:09,540 --> 00:45:11,108 Let's go! 912 00:45:11,108 --> 00:45:13,243 What do we got, Circle? 913 00:45:14,978 --> 00:45:17,581 "The Circle has a very important message for you all." 914 00:45:18,148 --> 00:45:19,917 What's the important message? 915 00:45:21,652 --> 00:45:27,124 "Not everyone in The Circle is the person they say they are." 916 00:45:28,959 --> 00:45:29,793 Obviously! 917 00:45:29,793 --> 00:45:33,363 I think that's the point of the game, Circle. 918 00:45:33,931 --> 00:45:36,467 Wait. What's going on? 919 00:45:36,467 --> 00:45:40,370 Is The Circle about to, like, throw us under the bus? 920 00:45:42,272 --> 00:45:45,743 "Not everyone in The Circle is human." 921 00:45:46,310 --> 00:45:47,344 - What? - What? 922 00:45:47,344 --> 00:45:49,747 Wait. Who is not human? 923 00:45:51,181 --> 00:45:52,015 What?! 924 00:45:55,552 --> 00:45:57,020 Whoa! 925 00:45:58,522 --> 00:46:03,594 This is so freaking major right now. 926 00:46:06,063 --> 00:46:08,065 "One player is AI"?! 927 00:46:08,065 --> 00:46:10,000 I knew it! 928 00:46:10,000 --> 00:46:12,002 One player is AI! No way! 929 00:46:12,002 --> 00:46:13,770 Oh! 930 00:46:13,770 --> 00:46:15,806 Like the little avatar people? 931 00:46:15,806 --> 00:46:17,841 You're gonna have people running around here 932 00:46:17,841 --> 00:46:19,710 thinking everybody's a robot. 933 00:46:19,710 --> 00:46:22,412 Oh snap. Oh snap. 934 00:46:22,412 --> 00:46:23,380 Oh no. 935 00:46:24,314 --> 00:46:27,217 - Honestly, it's gotta be Steffi. - Steffi! 936 00:46:27,217 --> 00:46:29,386 The very first person I see is Cassie. 937 00:46:29,953 --> 00:46:30,821 Instantly. 938 00:46:30,821 --> 00:46:32,923 - Like, was it Paul? - It's Paul. 939 00:46:32,923 --> 00:46:36,493 Something popped in my head about Kyle. 940 00:46:38,695 --> 00:46:41,064 Finally, things are about to get interesting. 941 00:46:41,632 --> 00:46:45,135 It's humans versus AI. What could go wrong?