1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,840 [theme music playing] 2 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:16,840 The ultimate social media game of strategy is back, 3 00:00:16,920 --> 00:00:20,880 where players can pretend to be any identity they want to try to win. 4 00:00:20,960 --> 00:00:23,480 With more twists and turns than ever before, 5 00:00:23,560 --> 00:00:25,680 can they survive to the end, 6 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:28,560 or will they be blocked and replaced by someone new? 7 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:31,600 With $100,000 on the line, 8 00:00:31,680 --> 00:00:33,920 honey, nothing is off-limits. 9 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,520 This is The Circle. 10 00:00:40,360 --> 00:00:41,600 Yeah, you heard me. 11 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:44,800 Just like an ex sliding into your DMs after you got your life together, 12 00:00:44,880 --> 00:00:47,360 we've been gone for a while, but now we're back. 13 00:00:49,800 --> 00:00:52,920 And at the end, The Circle will give away 100 grand 14 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:57,800 to one lucky person who lands at the top in the ultimate popularity game. 15 00:00:58,480 --> 00:01:00,120 Time to meet our first player. 16 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:03,680 Ooh-wee! Yittadee! 17 00:01:03,760 --> 00:01:08,040 Circle, I'm here! 18 00:01:08,120 --> 00:01:09,040 Let's go! 19 00:01:09,880 --> 00:01:11,920 My fortress! My kitchen! 20 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,840 Oh, my mama would love this. 21 00:01:13,920 --> 00:01:15,280 -Oh, my apple! -[crunches] 22 00:01:15,360 --> 00:01:17,760 Very feng shui home. Oh! 23 00:01:18,600 --> 00:01:19,600 Let's go! 24 00:01:20,600 --> 00:01:21,440 We out here! 25 00:01:22,560 --> 00:01:23,400 [phone ringing] 26 00:01:23,480 --> 00:01:25,720 Guys, is everyone else's phone on silent or… 27 00:01:25,800 --> 00:01:27,080 -[man laughs] -You know? 28 00:01:28,080 --> 00:01:31,040 My name is Calvin. I'm 30 years old, and I'm a private chef. 29 00:01:31,120 --> 00:01:32,680 I'm also a trainee firefighter. 30 00:01:32,760 --> 00:01:36,000 So on my days off, I will be saving cats from trees. 31 00:01:36,080 --> 00:01:37,120 What's not to love? 32 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,160 When it comes to women? 33 00:01:39,880 --> 00:01:44,280 Oh. My charm works 99.9% of the time. 34 00:01:44,360 --> 00:01:48,960 The secret is eye contact and confidence. If you're confident, ladies will love you. 35 00:01:49,040 --> 00:01:49,880 [laughs] 36 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:54,240 So, going into The Circle, I'm gonna be 100% genuine. 37 00:01:54,320 --> 00:01:56,360 I'm very, very competitive. 38 00:01:56,440 --> 00:01:58,240 There's 100 grand here. It's a competition. 39 00:01:58,320 --> 00:02:02,200 So if I have to manipulate a few people to win the game, then so be it. 40 00:02:02,280 --> 00:02:04,400 Befriend all the guys, 41 00:02:04,480 --> 00:02:06,280 and flirt with all the women. 42 00:02:06,360 --> 00:02:07,640 [chuckles] 43 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:11,400 I have the looks, I have the brain, and, being a chef, 44 00:02:11,480 --> 00:02:13,400 I would be stirring the pot. 45 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:16,920 I will definitely crank up that heat. I'm gonna sprinkle a little salt, bae. 46 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,480 And it's mine. The Circle is mine. 47 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:21,080 [laughs] 48 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:24,280 [Buteau] Before you crank the heat or stir any pots, 49 00:02:24,360 --> 00:02:26,200 you gotta set your Circle profile. 50 00:02:26,280 --> 00:02:28,320 Circle, take me to my private albums. 51 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:30,880 Ooh-wee! 52 00:02:31,680 --> 00:02:34,040 Circle, if you go to the bottom right… 53 00:02:35,320 --> 00:02:39,520 This will be my profile picture. This is my sister's wedding. 54 00:02:39,600 --> 00:02:43,440 I look very clean. I think people would warm to this photo. 55 00:02:44,040 --> 00:02:47,320 Circle, set this as my profile photo. 56 00:02:47,880 --> 00:02:49,720 I'm sure the ladies will like that. 57 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:52,120 Put my age as 30 years old. 58 00:02:52,200 --> 00:02:55,760 I'm going in as me. I'm gonna be a hundred percent honest. 59 00:02:55,840 --> 00:03:00,200 Occupation, let's go as private chef, 'cause that's what I am. 60 00:03:00,280 --> 00:03:03,480 I think that would be a great way to flirt with the ladies, 61 00:03:03,560 --> 00:03:07,360 'cause, I mean, who doesn't love food? Let's call it. Who doesn't love food? 62 00:03:07,440 --> 00:03:10,240 Hometown, we'll put Miami, Florida. 63 00:03:10,320 --> 00:03:13,160 About Me. You know, if I'm just myself, 64 00:03:13,240 --> 00:03:17,320 then I think people will warm to me just off of my… my energy, 65 00:03:17,400 --> 00:03:20,560 and hopefully, everyone respects me for who I am. 66 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:23,080 [Buteau] Now that Calvin is safely inside, 67 00:03:23,160 --> 00:03:25,720 The Circle is letting the next player enter the building, 68 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:28,680 'cause we can't have these people ever see or hear one another. 69 00:03:28,760 --> 00:03:31,640 [gasps, in southern accent] Oh my gosh. Oh my God! 70 00:03:31,720 --> 00:03:33,280 Honey, this is so southern! 71 00:03:33,360 --> 00:03:34,360 Oh my God! [laughs] 72 00:03:34,440 --> 00:03:36,000 How cute! [gasps] 73 00:03:37,240 --> 00:03:40,120 How romantic! 74 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:42,040 Oh, honey, yes! Oh! 75 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:43,960 Now we talking business! 76 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:46,080 Oh! [sighs] 77 00:03:46,160 --> 00:03:47,720 This is nice! 78 00:03:47,800 --> 00:03:48,760 Oh! 79 00:03:48,840 --> 00:03:51,080 Everything's suede and velvet! 80 00:03:51,160 --> 00:03:53,480 Honey, I feel like Elvis! [laughs] 81 00:03:53,560 --> 00:03:55,880 Oh, Lord have mercy! 82 00:03:56,520 --> 00:04:00,160 This is so exciting! Oh my God! There's a little Circle thing! I love it! 83 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:01,880 -[laughs] -♪ Country girl… ♪ 84 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:05,840 My name is Michelle, and I am from Pacolet, South Carolina. 85 00:04:05,920 --> 00:04:08,920 -♪ Country girl… ♪ -I am 52 years old. 86 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:11,200 Don't let the age fool you. 87 00:04:11,960 --> 00:04:14,400 I have the mind of a 20-year-old. [laughs] 88 00:04:14,920 --> 00:04:18,280 People from the south are just generally wonderful people. 89 00:04:19,040 --> 00:04:22,160 We can be sweet to your face and say "Hey, how you doing, hun?" 90 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:24,240 And whenever they walk off, we're like, 91 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:26,440 "Did you see how big her ass has done got?" 92 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:27,600 [laughs] 93 00:04:27,680 --> 00:04:28,920 That's awful, isn't it? 94 00:04:29,920 --> 00:04:31,640 I'm going into The Circle as myself, 95 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:34,560 'cause I don't believe I could be anybody else but myself. 96 00:04:35,520 --> 00:04:38,160 My strategy is I'm going to be The Circle Mom. 97 00:04:38,240 --> 00:04:39,840 I'm gonna win everybody over, 98 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:43,840 but if I don't like what I hear and what I see, then they gotta go. 99 00:04:43,920 --> 00:04:47,480 When Mom is mad, that's it. [laughs] 100 00:04:48,440 --> 00:04:51,880 I'm gonna be in The Circle, little old me from South Carolina. 101 00:04:51,960 --> 00:04:54,000 They're gonna love me, I tell you. 102 00:04:54,080 --> 00:04:56,760 How could they not? Y'all do, right? [chuckles] 103 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:02,280 Circle, take me to Loving Life. 104 00:05:03,880 --> 00:05:06,320 [gasps] Oh, my heart's just flyin'. 105 00:05:06,400 --> 00:05:10,240 Let's open the photo on the left. 106 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:12,560 See, that looks like me. 107 00:05:12,640 --> 00:05:14,840 I'm smiling and happy, 108 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:18,520 and everybody's a sucker for cute little doggies, so… 109 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:20,480 It shows that I'm a mom, you know? 110 00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:23,800 I could've had a better hair day, but that's okay. [laughs] 111 00:05:23,880 --> 00:05:26,720 Circle, make this my profile picture. 112 00:05:28,920 --> 00:05:29,760 I love it! 113 00:05:29,840 --> 00:05:32,120 So, uh, About Me. 114 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:37,120 Okay, "I am a wife and mother to four children." 115 00:05:37,200 --> 00:05:39,280 "Crazy face emoji." [giggling] 116 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:45,800 Um, "I love doing open mic night comedy, fishing, and enjoy outdoor life." 117 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:49,400 I definitely want to give them that mother figure 118 00:05:50,360 --> 00:05:51,560 and let them understand 119 00:05:51,640 --> 00:05:55,480 that I am somebody they can talk to and that they can trust. 120 00:05:55,560 --> 00:05:56,800 I'm gonna be me. 121 00:05:56,880 --> 00:05:59,240 [Buteau] We got a private chef and a dog mom, 122 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:03,240 but if there's one thing we always need to make a Circle party complete, it's… 123 00:06:03,320 --> 00:06:04,440 Hey! Ow! 124 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:07,400 Ow! Hey! 125 00:06:07,480 --> 00:06:09,160 Ooh, this bed is comfortable! [grunts] 126 00:06:09,240 --> 00:06:12,040 [Buteau] …someone dancin' on the bed, holdin' a bottle of champagne. 127 00:06:12,120 --> 00:06:16,960 "Ain't nothing like the real thing." And I am the real thing. 128 00:06:18,160 --> 00:06:19,280 Yes! 129 00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:20,240 Mmm! 130 00:06:20,320 --> 00:06:21,720 I am ready for my close-up. 131 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:26,720 My name is Keisha, but you can call me Crazy Kai. 132 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:28,800 I'm from Nashville, Tennessee. 133 00:06:28,880 --> 00:06:31,200 I am definitely a southern belle. 134 00:06:31,280 --> 00:06:32,960 Yes, ma'am. No, sir. 135 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:34,600 ♪ Get ready now, ready now… ♪ 136 00:06:34,680 --> 00:06:39,960 I would describe myself as honest, super-smart, and a little devious. 137 00:06:40,880 --> 00:06:44,960 I will throw somebody under the bus and ask God for forgiveness afterwards. 138 00:06:46,760 --> 00:06:49,640 My dad did used to be an FBI agent, 139 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:52,680 so, of course, he knows exactly where we are right now. 140 00:06:52,760 --> 00:06:53,800 ♪ Get ready now… ♪ 141 00:06:53,880 --> 00:06:59,200 He told me, "Make sure to always read between the lines." 142 00:06:59,280 --> 00:07:01,560 I have a hell of a high bullshit radar. 143 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:06,400 My strategy in The Circle is going to be CCCF, 144 00:07:06,480 --> 00:07:10,240 and that stands for compliments, comedy, and commonalities. 145 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:11,760 Let's find something in common. 146 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:15,280 "I noticed that I saw daisies in the back of your profile. I love daisies." 147 00:07:15,360 --> 00:07:19,120 With a sprinkle of fantasy on top to get everybody on my side, 148 00:07:19,200 --> 00:07:20,640 I'll be anything you want me to be. 149 00:07:20,720 --> 00:07:21,880 ♪ Get ready… ♪ 150 00:07:22,920 --> 00:07:25,680 So there is no one or nothing 151 00:07:25,760 --> 00:07:27,960 that is gonna stop me from getting that $100,000. 152 00:07:31,480 --> 00:07:33,200 Okay. Whoo! 153 00:07:33,280 --> 00:07:35,280 It's time to get down and dirty. 154 00:07:35,360 --> 00:07:38,080 Circle, take me to my photo albums. 155 00:07:38,600 --> 00:07:39,440 Ooh! 156 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:42,040 She cute on here. Ha! 157 00:07:42,760 --> 00:07:47,720 Okay, we don't wanna seem intimidating. That is not what I'm going for. 158 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:51,120 Circle, can you please open up my Selfies album? 159 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:54,000 You know what? Circle, 160 00:07:54,080 --> 00:07:57,080 can you open up the picture at the top with my two bun buns? 161 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:59,720 Yes. Okay. 162 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:02,400 She's cute. She's got a smile, got the bun buns. 163 00:08:02,480 --> 00:08:04,640 You can't be scared of somebody with bun buns. 164 00:08:04,720 --> 00:08:07,160 [Buteau] Especially not when you call it bun buns. 165 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:10,720 Eyebrows on fleek. Eyelashes gone, ooh, to the gods. 166 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:14,080 Circle, I want to make this my profile picture. 167 00:08:14,840 --> 00:08:17,280 Okay, it's here now. Okay. 168 00:08:17,880 --> 00:08:19,720 [Buteau] So far, nothin' but the truth. 169 00:08:19,800 --> 00:08:22,720 I hope this next player might not stick to the straight and narrow though. 170 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:25,840 I never thought I could wrap my personality into an apartment. 171 00:08:25,920 --> 00:08:28,000 The only thing I would have different 172 00:08:28,080 --> 00:08:31,520 is I would just have a man right there, shirtless, sitting waiting on me. 173 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:33,000 His name would be Enrique. 174 00:08:33,640 --> 00:08:35,920 Hi, my name is Matthew. I'm 29 years old. 175 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:39,520 I'm a health and fitness consultant. I'm born and raised Long Island, baby. 176 00:08:39,600 --> 00:08:40,680 ♪ 'Cause I'm feelin' it… ♪ 177 00:08:40,760 --> 00:08:43,960 My social media, as a health and fitness consultant, 178 00:08:44,040 --> 00:08:45,760 it's a lot of shirtless selfies. 179 00:08:45,840 --> 00:08:48,920 People, for the most part, think I am vain and shallow. 180 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:52,640 People are more likely to trust people with a less intense look, 181 00:08:52,720 --> 00:08:57,360 so that is the reason I'm catfishing as my best friend Ashley. 182 00:08:57,440 --> 00:08:58,760 ♪ 'Cause I'm feelin' it… ♪ 183 00:08:59,440 --> 00:09:01,560 When we were in chemistry class together, 184 00:09:01,640 --> 00:09:04,600 she pulled out a box of graham crackers and chocolate, 185 00:09:04,680 --> 00:09:06,120 and she started making s'mores, 186 00:09:06,200 --> 00:09:09,520 and from that moment on, we have just been attached at the gay hip. 187 00:09:10,560 --> 00:09:13,760 People's first impression of Ashley are, "I can trust her." 188 00:09:13,840 --> 00:09:16,280 She's delicate. She's less intense. She is soft. 189 00:09:16,360 --> 00:09:19,160 You see her, and wanna pick her up and slap her with love. You just… 190 00:09:19,240 --> 00:09:20,480 [grunts] She's wonderful. 191 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:22,680 Being Ashley, I'll be the guys' best friend 192 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:24,280 and the girls' confidants. 193 00:09:24,360 --> 00:09:26,800 Confidence? Confidants? Did I say that right? 194 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:31,080 Ashley, to me, is a soul mate, because we know each other so well. 195 00:09:31,160 --> 00:09:33,440 I'm gonna sell the package, and they're gonna buy it. 196 00:09:33,520 --> 00:09:37,000 I will probably miss being able to flirt as me, 197 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:38,880 but we'll make up for it in other ways. 198 00:09:38,960 --> 00:09:42,080 I'll make a little Play-Doh boyfriend and pretend to flirt with him! 199 00:09:42,680 --> 00:09:44,920 Winning is not only an option. 200 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:46,560 It is the option. 201 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:49,600 I want to win so badly, it eats me. 202 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:55,040 All right, let's work on this bio. 203 00:09:55,120 --> 00:09:59,320 We gotta be really, really smart here about this. 204 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:03,560 I wanna make sure people get a full spectrum of Ashley, 205 00:10:03,640 --> 00:10:07,360 AKA, obviously me, and our personality right off the bat. 206 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:09,960 Circle, "Long Island Girl, 207 00:10:10,720 --> 00:10:11,920 comma, 208 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:14,240 from the bagels to the pizza, 209 00:10:14,840 --> 00:10:16,600 but truly believe 210 00:10:16,680 --> 00:10:20,040 home is the company you keep." 211 00:10:21,280 --> 00:10:24,480 "I have a fear of ostriches…" 212 00:10:24,560 --> 00:10:25,400 Totally true. 213 00:10:25,480 --> 00:10:27,880 "…and a love for the beach." 214 00:10:28,480 --> 00:10:31,440 "Be bold. Be proud. Be you." 215 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:33,720 And do the gay heart. 216 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:38,000 So I think anybody reading that, it's not trying too hard. 217 00:10:38,080 --> 00:10:40,160 It's just, "Be you." 218 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:42,560 And although I'm not being myself… 219 00:10:42,640 --> 00:10:45,920 Listen, baby-baby, play the players, not the game. 220 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:49,080 Circle, submit this as my profile. 221 00:10:50,280 --> 00:10:52,800 Have faith. Have faith in yourself, Ashley. 222 00:10:52,880 --> 00:10:55,080 [Buteau] That's right, Ashley girl, you got this. 223 00:10:55,160 --> 00:10:57,840 Now that four of our eight are in, let's mix it up. 224 00:10:57,920 --> 00:10:59,120 Circle, can you wait 225 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:02,040 till Kai is just about to have a sip of that tea? 226 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:04,280 [chimes] 227 00:11:04,360 --> 00:11:06,840 -Oh! -Circle Chat… 228 00:11:06,920 --> 00:11:08,280 …is now open. 229 00:11:08,360 --> 00:11:13,080 I am ready to finally see who's on the other side! [laughs] 230 00:11:13,160 --> 00:11:17,000 Circle, take me to Circle Chat. I have got to see who's in here. 231 00:11:17,080 --> 00:11:18,360 [chimes] 232 00:11:18,440 --> 00:11:22,080 [Michelle] Oh my God! Calvin, Kai, and Ashley. 233 00:11:22,160 --> 00:11:23,360 Okay, there's only four, 234 00:11:23,480 --> 00:11:26,840 but for now, we got some Calvin, Michelle and Kai. 235 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:28,400 We're gonna kiki with the four of us. 236 00:11:28,480 --> 00:11:29,440 So… 237 00:11:30,160 --> 00:11:31,560 Hmm. [clicks tongue] 238 00:11:31,640 --> 00:11:32,560 I don't know. 239 00:11:32,640 --> 00:11:34,560 Because though Calvin looks 240 00:11:34,640 --> 00:11:37,920 very distinguished and all, 241 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:41,120 he probably sneaky. Gotta watch out for him. 242 00:11:41,200 --> 00:11:45,680 Kai, she looks like she would be so much fun to hang out with. 243 00:11:45,760 --> 00:11:48,880 I like the Princess Fiona hair she has going on there. 244 00:11:48,960 --> 00:11:51,400 Very attractive woman. I can see that. 245 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:53,800 [Buteau] We've found our firefighting chef's first weakness, 246 00:11:53,880 --> 00:11:54,920 princess hair. 247 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:57,120 Pretty sure you mean Princess Leia, bro. 248 00:11:58,160 --> 00:11:59,960 Circle, message, 249 00:12:01,160 --> 00:12:05,760 "Hey, everybody, I am so excited to meet you." 250 00:12:05,840 --> 00:12:09,120 "How's your day going?" Oh, Kai, that's sweet. 251 00:12:09,200 --> 00:12:10,640 Circle, message, 252 00:12:11,240 --> 00:12:14,680 "Hello, everyone, it's wonderful to meet you." 253 00:12:14,760 --> 00:12:17,480 "I can't wait to spend this time with you." 254 00:12:17,560 --> 00:12:20,200 Okay, she seems so friendly. Okay. 255 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:23,880 I don't wanna come on too strong, but you know what? I'm gonna go for it. 256 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:25,040 Circle, message, 257 00:12:25,120 --> 00:12:27,560 "Hi, guys! Heart face." 258 00:12:27,640 --> 00:12:29,040 Um… [clicks tongue] 259 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:32,080 "Cr… Uh… 260 00:12:32,600 --> 00:12:34,880 Crazy to be here right now…" 261 00:12:34,960 --> 00:12:38,440 "…and can't tell you guys how excited I am to get to know you." 262 00:12:38,520 --> 00:12:41,680 Well, thanks, Ash. I wanna get to know you too. 263 00:12:41,760 --> 00:12:43,760 Okay, so she seems open. 264 00:12:43,840 --> 00:12:46,560 Everybody is giving me love vibes right now. 265 00:12:46,640 --> 00:12:50,480 Ooh, and now Calvin. So, let's see what Mr. Sneaky got going on. 266 00:12:50,560 --> 00:12:53,560 "'Sup everybody? Hope you're all having a blessed day." 267 00:12:53,640 --> 00:12:54,560 "Sun emoji." 268 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:59,400 "Can't wait to get to know you all. Winky-face emoji. #Let'sDoThis." 269 00:12:59,480 --> 00:13:01,080 Circle, send. 270 00:13:01,840 --> 00:13:04,040 "#Let'sDoThis." Oh! 271 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:08,560 I like him. He's, like, a cool dude. Like, "'Sup, everybody?" 272 00:13:09,080 --> 00:13:11,240 You can tell he's definitely a people person. 273 00:13:11,320 --> 00:13:14,760 Circle, take me to Calvin's profile. 274 00:13:16,600 --> 00:13:20,320 Let's see here. "Occupation, private chef." 275 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:24,040 Hold on! Hold on! Hold on! Hold on! 'Cause I am a foodie! [laughs] 276 00:13:24,120 --> 00:13:25,960 And he's a private chef? 277 00:13:26,040 --> 00:13:27,480 [sighs deeply] 278 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:29,920 Okay, so let me calm down. 279 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:32,240 Like, you see Kai? [laughs] 280 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:35,920 I wouldn't mind, you know, puttin' a little barbecue sauce on her. 281 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,160 You know… [blows raspberry] 282 00:13:37,240 --> 00:13:40,840 …let it marinate, 'cause Kai's looking good. 283 00:13:40,920 --> 00:13:44,080 [Buteau] I actually prefer a dry rub, but that's for another time. 284 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:47,320 Speaking of bringing all the sauce, let's meet our next player. 285 00:13:48,040 --> 00:13:50,040 And so it begins! 286 00:13:52,440 --> 00:13:53,680 Oh my God. It's gorgeous. 287 00:13:56,200 --> 00:13:57,120 It is gorgeous! 288 00:13:58,360 --> 00:14:01,560 [sighs] I am here, Circle! I am here! 289 00:14:02,600 --> 00:14:04,200 I gave you guys my Bollywood list. 290 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:06,720 I want the most epic Bollywood song played. 291 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:08,240 [Bollywood music playing] 292 00:14:09,160 --> 00:14:13,320 Hi. My name is Ruksana. I am 35 years old, from Union, New Jersey. 293 00:14:13,400 --> 00:14:16,720 I am four foot four, and I have a condition called achondroplasia, 294 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:18,320 which is a form of dwarfism. 295 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:20,560 I mean, it's not that big of a deal. I'm short. 296 00:14:20,640 --> 00:14:23,800 Hey, I bet you can't hop up on a speaker in a club and dance. 297 00:14:23,880 --> 00:14:25,040 I can. So… 298 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:26,320 [chuckles] …I'm blessed. 299 00:14:28,040 --> 00:14:31,440 I'm so happy to be Indian, and I'm so proud to be American too. 300 00:14:31,520 --> 00:14:34,880 If I could be the lead girl in a Bollywood movie, I would die. 301 00:14:34,960 --> 00:14:36,440 But then on the same token, 302 00:14:36,520 --> 00:14:39,080 you catch me on the highway, I'm, like, blasting Jay-Z. 303 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:44,440 My strategy for The Circle is to go in as 100% authentic 304 00:14:44,520 --> 00:14:48,160 and just be my genuine self. Real recognize real at the end of the day. 305 00:14:48,920 --> 00:14:50,520 I'm very family-oriented. 306 00:14:50,600 --> 00:14:53,600 Before I left, my husband told me he'll be totally fine. 307 00:14:53,680 --> 00:14:55,960 And then all of a sudden, he asked me how to boil eggs. 308 00:14:56,040 --> 00:14:59,000 And I told him he needs to look that up on YouTube, 'cause that's a shame. 309 00:14:59,080 --> 00:15:00,280 [laughs] 310 00:15:00,880 --> 00:15:02,880 Since my daughter made me a mom, 311 00:15:02,960 --> 00:15:05,520 it has been the most gratifying experience. 312 00:15:05,600 --> 00:15:07,920 She's absolutely the best thing that could ever happen to me. 313 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,160 I just wanna pave the way 314 00:15:09,240 --> 00:15:11,240 and show my daughter that you can do anything. 315 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:14,320 I cannot believe I'm here, 316 00:15:14,400 --> 00:15:17,680 and this is real, and it's about to go down. 317 00:15:20,480 --> 00:15:24,400 Gotta pick the best picture that's the best representation of me. 318 00:15:25,080 --> 00:15:28,840 I am going to start with the headshot. 319 00:15:28,920 --> 00:15:32,440 I do plan to drop the bomb, per se, about my size 320 00:15:32,520 --> 00:15:34,800 when I drop a full-body profile picture, 321 00:15:34,880 --> 00:15:37,480 so I'm not gonna do that just yet. There has to be some mystery, 322 00:15:37,560 --> 00:15:42,120 and I don't think my size determines this game at all. 323 00:15:44,560 --> 00:15:46,640 Open up the middle photo, please. 324 00:15:47,400 --> 00:15:48,680 I actually like that. 325 00:15:48,760 --> 00:15:50,080 I think this captures me. 326 00:15:50,160 --> 00:15:52,880 Circle, can you please make this my profile photo? 327 00:15:54,600 --> 00:15:56,760 Yeah. This makes me happy. 328 00:15:56,840 --> 00:15:59,440 [Buteau] It makes me happy too. Let's meet our next player 329 00:15:59,520 --> 00:16:02,480 whose vibe can be best described as calorie burning. 330 00:16:02,560 --> 00:16:04,520 [screaming] Oh, baby… Oh! 331 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:06,800 Oh my… Baby, put it down. Put it down! 332 00:16:06,880 --> 00:16:07,960 Oh my God! 333 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:08,880 [gasps] 334 00:16:08,960 --> 00:16:12,200 [screams, laughs] Oh my God! I can't… Okay, breathe! 335 00:16:14,360 --> 00:16:18,760 Hello, y'all. My name is Daniel. I'm 20 years old, and I'm a student. 336 00:16:18,840 --> 00:16:21,800 ♪ I'm gonna rock this house Like no one before… ♪ 337 00:16:21,880 --> 00:16:22,760 I love my family. 338 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:25,560 I love screaming at them. They love screaming at me. 339 00:16:25,640 --> 00:16:29,640 Three words to describe my drive in my life, I like to be that bitch. 340 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:32,760 ♪ Light it up, light it up… ♪ 341 00:16:33,720 --> 00:16:36,320 I'm going into The Circle just as myself. 342 00:16:36,400 --> 00:16:38,280 I want these contestants to underestimate me 343 00:16:38,360 --> 00:16:41,200 and think I don't have what it takes to do anything. 344 00:16:42,920 --> 00:16:46,080 Being young and looking dumb is definitely my secret weapon. 345 00:16:46,160 --> 00:16:48,280 ♪ Because I came here to play… ♪ 346 00:16:48,360 --> 00:16:51,080 Daniel, the 20-year-old twink 347 00:16:51,160 --> 00:16:53,640 that doesn't have a strategic or manipulative bone 348 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:55,600 in his little own body, and then bang! 349 00:16:56,920 --> 00:16:59,800 It don't matter if you are my mother. It don't matter if you are my pastor. 350 00:16:59,880 --> 00:17:02,960 It don't matter if you are my organ donor who saved my damn life. 351 00:17:03,840 --> 00:17:07,480 I am willing to stoop as low as I need to go to get what I want. 352 00:17:07,560 --> 00:17:09,720 I'm kinda kidding, but I ain't really kidding. 353 00:17:13,520 --> 00:17:14,480 Ooh! 354 00:17:14,560 --> 00:17:17,960 Okay, okay! Open up my middle photo, the one of me sitting down. 355 00:17:18,480 --> 00:17:22,600 Oh my gosh. I'm liking this photo because I think it makes me look young. 356 00:17:22,680 --> 00:17:25,400 I think it makes me look cute, very approachable. 357 00:17:25,480 --> 00:17:28,480 Doesn't look like a big threat. You can see my noodle arms. 358 00:17:28,560 --> 00:17:29,880 They're literally twigs. 359 00:17:30,560 --> 00:17:31,400 I love that. 360 00:17:31,480 --> 00:17:34,560 Circle, set this as my profile photo. 361 00:17:36,120 --> 00:17:37,320 So, About Me. 362 00:17:37,400 --> 00:17:40,160 "Born and raised in Florida, but still pasty." 363 00:17:40,240 --> 00:17:44,000 "Going for my bachelor's, but I have my doctorate in clownery." 364 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:46,640 "When I'm not being a professional designated driver, 365 00:17:46,720 --> 00:17:50,120 I love spending time with my crazy-ass Italian family." 366 00:17:50,200 --> 00:17:53,920 I feel like it's very family, very "aw," and I wanna pull on people's heartstrings. 367 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:05,200 Oh goodness. We got new people who joined! 368 00:18:05,280 --> 00:18:06,520 Daniel, welcome! 369 00:18:06,600 --> 00:18:10,200 Bless his heart. Is he not cute as pie? 370 00:18:11,720 --> 00:18:14,640 Daniel looks like a happy dude. He's got a nice smile. 371 00:18:14,720 --> 00:18:17,200 I definitely think I'm gonna make Daniel my little brother. 372 00:18:17,280 --> 00:18:18,360 He just doesn't know it yet. 373 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:23,920 Oh my Lord! He needs some corn bread, and biscuits, and some pinto beans. 374 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:26,000 He needs something to eat. He's so skinny. 375 00:18:27,680 --> 00:18:28,720 Ruksana. 376 00:18:28,800 --> 00:18:30,000 Awesome name. 377 00:18:30,080 --> 00:18:34,240 "I'm a South Indian American. A wife, a mother, a makeup junkie…" 378 00:18:34,320 --> 00:18:36,960 "…a foodie and an Aqua… 379 00:18:37,040 --> 00:18:38,760 an Aqua… Aquarar… 380 00:18:38,840 --> 00:18:40,160 Aq… Aquarian?" 381 00:18:40,240 --> 00:18:43,280 Message, "Now it's really a party!" 382 00:18:43,360 --> 00:18:46,760 "Welcome Daniel and Ruksana! Exclamation point." 383 00:18:46,840 --> 00:18:51,480 "Emoji with the party kazoo." And send. 384 00:18:52,040 --> 00:18:54,040 [Buteau] Damn. I didn't know it was called a kazoo. 385 00:18:54,120 --> 00:18:58,920 Circle, message, "Hey, guys, what's up from a Jersey girl here." 386 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:02,200 "So excited to get to know each and every one of you." Send. 387 00:19:02,280 --> 00:19:05,160 I have a lot of history in New Jersey. 388 00:19:05,240 --> 00:19:06,920 I think I need to respond. Oh my God. 389 00:19:07,000 --> 00:19:08,920 I can't… I can't… I need to respond. Okay. 390 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:12,520 "Legit screaming right now. Cannot believe this is real." 391 00:19:12,600 --> 00:19:15,280 "Hands-smiley-face emoji." 392 00:19:15,360 --> 00:19:19,120 Circle, send my first message. 393 00:19:20,440 --> 00:19:22,400 [chuckles] That's cute. 394 00:19:23,000 --> 00:19:24,000 I like Daniel. 395 00:19:24,080 --> 00:19:25,400 Circle, message, 396 00:19:25,480 --> 00:19:29,360 "If you guys were a cocktail, what would you be and why?" 397 00:19:29,920 --> 00:19:32,120 Circle, message, "I'd be a virgin piña colada, 398 00:19:32,200 --> 00:19:35,120 because number one, I'm a virgin, and number two, I don't drink." 399 00:19:36,920 --> 00:19:38,600 [screams, laughs] 400 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:41,760 Bless his heart. 401 00:19:41,840 --> 00:19:43,120 [laughs] I don't even… 402 00:19:43,680 --> 00:19:46,600 Daniel! You're so precious! 403 00:19:46,680 --> 00:19:49,440 Circle, message, "I would be a passion fruit mojito…" 404 00:19:50,080 --> 00:19:52,240 "…because I'm sweet and hella refreshing." 405 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:56,840 Calvin, baby girl, you're gonna make this hard for me, aren't you? I know you are. 406 00:19:56,920 --> 00:20:00,400 Circle, message, "Calvin, we have mojitos in common." 407 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:04,720 "I knew you had good taste just by that bow tie. #SweetAndSuave." 408 00:20:04,800 --> 00:20:07,000 Circle, send message. 409 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:10,400 Now Ashley wants a fucking relationship with Calvin. Fuck Calvin! 410 00:20:10,480 --> 00:20:13,440 Gotta give him the boot. I hate him. He's gonna be a threat. 411 00:20:13,520 --> 00:20:16,360 [Buteau] Wow! Daniel does not like the look of Calvin, 412 00:20:16,440 --> 00:20:19,240 but our next player is liking the look of, um… [clicks tongue] 413 00:20:19,320 --> 00:20:20,440 …himself. 414 00:20:20,520 --> 00:20:23,520 Look at that guy, though. Whoa! 415 00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:25,160 Just noticed. 416 00:20:26,640 --> 00:20:27,520 Ooh! 417 00:20:28,040 --> 00:20:28,880 Ooh! 418 00:20:28,960 --> 00:20:30,080 We can work with that. 419 00:20:30,680 --> 00:20:33,240 What's up? I'm Nick. I'm 27 years old. 420 00:20:33,320 --> 00:20:35,880 I have a degree in computer science from MIT, 421 00:20:35,960 --> 00:20:37,960 and now I work at a big tech company. 422 00:20:38,040 --> 00:20:39,240 ♪ Take your hand now… ♪ 423 00:20:39,320 --> 00:20:43,080 Oh yeah, all the ladies are like, "Oh my God, Nick, talk nerdy to me." 424 00:20:43,160 --> 00:20:45,280 And I'm like, "I got you." [laughs] 425 00:20:46,040 --> 00:20:47,760 ♪ I got that swag in my stance… ♪ 426 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:51,960 So my profile in The Circle is not gonna be 100% myself. 427 00:20:52,040 --> 00:20:54,200 I'm gonna de-emphasize everything 428 00:20:54,280 --> 00:20:57,520 that relates to brains, or being smart, or computers. 429 00:20:57,600 --> 00:21:02,080 That would make them see me as a threat. "Oh, this dude is an evil mastermind," 430 00:21:02,600 --> 00:21:03,440 which I am. 431 00:21:03,520 --> 00:21:09,160 So instead, I'm gonna pose as a drummer, completely harmless, innocent drummer, 432 00:21:09,240 --> 00:21:11,520 who's just looking for a good time and good laughs. 433 00:21:11,600 --> 00:21:13,160 ♪ Take your hand now… ♪ 434 00:21:13,240 --> 00:21:18,000 One thing that I definitely find super attractive in chicks is eyebrows. 435 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:19,440 When a girl has good brows, 436 00:21:19,520 --> 00:21:21,640 that's like the cherry on top, I'm telling you. 437 00:21:21,720 --> 00:21:23,360 ♪ Take your hand now, keep up… ♪ 438 00:21:23,440 --> 00:21:25,280 I'd say a 95% chance I win, 439 00:21:25,360 --> 00:21:29,080 with the 5% off chance that there's some absolute dime 440 00:21:29,160 --> 00:21:30,400 that throws me off my game, 441 00:21:30,480 --> 00:21:33,480 and I like throw away the money because I'm an idiot. 442 00:21:33,560 --> 00:21:34,920 But I'm gonna stay focused 443 00:21:35,000 --> 00:21:36,800 and… [laughs] 444 00:21:36,920 --> 00:21:39,080 …try to stick to my strategy as best as I can. 445 00:21:41,760 --> 00:21:43,680 I'm ready to make my first impression. 446 00:21:43,760 --> 00:21:46,680 All right, Circle, please go to the Wingman album 447 00:21:46,760 --> 00:21:49,200 featuring my French Bulldog Bruce, 448 00:21:49,280 --> 00:21:52,560 the ultimate wingman. Look at him! 449 00:21:53,160 --> 00:21:56,840 And Circle, can you open up the photo of me with the baseball get-up, 450 00:21:56,920 --> 00:21:58,080 and I'm holding Bruce? 451 00:21:58,600 --> 00:21:59,600 Great photo. 452 00:21:59,680 --> 00:22:03,080 And then look at that smile on him. He got the tongue out! 453 00:22:03,160 --> 00:22:04,280 Girls are gonna love it. 454 00:22:04,360 --> 00:22:06,240 Girls love Frenchies. 455 00:22:06,360 --> 00:22:08,080 It's a well-known fact. 456 00:22:08,160 --> 00:22:10,560 Brucey-boy, you're gonna carry me to the end. 457 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:13,960 I want to use this as my profile picture, please, Circle. 458 00:22:14,040 --> 00:22:16,000 All right, About Me. 459 00:22:16,080 --> 00:22:20,120 This is the part where I feel like I want to have goofy vibes, 460 00:22:20,200 --> 00:22:21,680 maybe a little flirty vibe, 461 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:24,880 but not too flirty, 'cause the guys will think I'm a douche. 462 00:22:25,480 --> 00:22:28,080 [Buteau] Just tell them you're moonwalking in green pants, 463 00:22:28,160 --> 00:22:30,200 and I'll think you'll cover all the bases, my dude. 464 00:22:30,280 --> 00:22:33,640 Time for our last player, and I guess day one is a good time 465 00:22:33,720 --> 00:22:36,320 to test how soundproof those walls are though. Am I right? 466 00:22:36,400 --> 00:22:39,440 Oh my God! [squealing] 467 00:22:40,240 --> 00:22:41,720 Hi, guys. My name is Ava. 468 00:22:41,800 --> 00:22:45,560 I'm 25 years old, and I'm going into The Circle, but… 469 00:22:45,640 --> 00:22:48,080 -She's bringing her sister. -Whoo! 470 00:22:50,400 --> 00:22:52,600 My name is Chanel, and I am 42, 471 00:22:52,680 --> 00:22:54,600 and we are going into The Circle… 472 00:22:54,680 --> 00:22:55,920 -To win! -Together! 473 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:58,000 -Oh. [snickers] -Together. Ava! 474 00:22:58,520 --> 00:23:01,040 ♪ Every time I walk in I'm the best thing… ♪ 475 00:23:01,120 --> 00:23:05,000 [Ava] I am a singer-songwriter and an influencer. 476 00:23:05,080 --> 00:23:08,360 And I'm always behind the scenes. I manage it. 477 00:23:08,440 --> 00:23:12,200 I really love that we have this difference in age, 478 00:23:12,280 --> 00:23:15,000 because you're older. You're wiser. 479 00:23:15,080 --> 00:23:17,760 -[Chanel] I am very protective. -[Ava] You're like my second mom. 480 00:23:17,840 --> 00:23:19,600 -I'm like a sister-mom. -Yes. 481 00:23:21,840 --> 00:23:24,880 We are going in playing Ava. 482 00:23:24,960 --> 00:23:26,600 The photos will be Ava. 483 00:23:26,680 --> 00:23:28,240 The bios will be Ava. 484 00:23:28,320 --> 00:23:30,480 I'm basically going to be Ava's filter. 485 00:23:30,560 --> 00:23:33,240 And no one's gonna know. That's the beauty of it. 486 00:23:34,320 --> 00:23:36,560 [Ava] I'm definitely a bit of a flirt. 487 00:23:36,640 --> 00:23:39,880 -Flirting is always part of the strategy. -[laughs] 488 00:23:39,960 --> 00:23:43,520 Together we got this, and I always get the last word in. 489 00:23:43,600 --> 00:23:45,760 -I always get the last word. -I always get the last word. 490 00:23:45,840 --> 00:23:47,880 -What? No! -Last word. Last word. 491 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:49,480 -[Ava] No. Me! -Last word. Get it. 492 00:23:50,600 --> 00:23:52,520 -Let's go! -Okay, come on. It's really happening! 493 00:23:52,600 --> 00:23:54,600 -[both squeal] -[Chanel] Okay, the bathroom. 494 00:23:54,680 --> 00:23:58,480 -Ooh! Oh, a nice-sized bathroom. Okay! -Okay! 495 00:23:59,440 --> 00:24:01,920 -I love this! -This is a circle, sis! 496 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:05,120 -Everything has got, like, a circle theme. -Everything's a circle. 497 00:24:05,200 --> 00:24:07,480 -I love it! -You get to talk to people right there! 498 00:24:07,560 --> 00:24:08,880 [both squealing] 499 00:24:08,960 --> 00:24:11,360 So we could be doing our makeup, and then like talk, 500 00:24:11,440 --> 00:24:13,920 but then like we could see… Oh, but they can't see us. 501 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,640 They can't, but that's the beauty of it. 502 00:24:15,720 --> 00:24:17,680 -But Jesus can see us. -But Jesus can see us! 503 00:24:17,760 --> 00:24:20,400 So we gotta always look good! Okay, there's more! 504 00:24:20,480 --> 00:24:23,960 [Buteau] Any dolphins watching Netflix? You need to tell me what they just said. 505 00:24:25,280 --> 00:24:30,680 Oh, whoa! "Nick has joined the chat. Ava has joined the chat." 506 00:24:30,760 --> 00:24:31,600 Ava. 507 00:24:32,200 --> 00:24:33,640 Hallelujah. 508 00:24:33,720 --> 00:24:36,320 -Well, Ava looks like a superhero. -Oh, Nick looks cute. 509 00:24:37,000 --> 00:24:40,400 Now the girls are gonna go crazy 'cause Nick has joined. 510 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:43,080 'Cause I tell you what, he's a handsome guy. 511 00:24:43,160 --> 00:24:47,320 Yeah, Nick is cute. Oh, my… I would definitely climb him like a tree. 512 00:24:47,400 --> 00:24:51,000 [Buteau] Wait, as you or as Ashley? You know what? It doesn't matter. 513 00:24:51,800 --> 00:24:55,520 Circle, open up Ava's profile, please. 514 00:24:56,360 --> 00:24:57,760 Ooh! 515 00:24:57,840 --> 00:24:59,560 Oh my Lord. 516 00:24:59,640 --> 00:25:01,560 "Singer-songwriter." 517 00:25:01,640 --> 00:25:02,800 Yes! I'm a drummer. 518 00:25:02,880 --> 00:25:05,080 [Buteau] If by "drummer," you mean "I'm not a drummer," 519 00:25:05,160 --> 00:25:06,320 then yeah, totally. 520 00:25:06,840 --> 00:25:09,040 "God, family, and music make me who I am." 521 00:25:09,120 --> 00:25:12,320 She has a great jawline, though, good cheekbones, 522 00:25:13,120 --> 00:25:15,000 nice voluptuous lips. 523 00:25:16,480 --> 00:25:19,880 She's perfect! I don't buy it! 524 00:25:19,960 --> 00:25:22,640 It's in my gut. It's all in my gut, 525 00:25:22,720 --> 00:25:24,720 and my gut is telling me 526 00:25:25,520 --> 00:25:27,240 you're too good to be true, ma'am. 527 00:25:27,760 --> 00:25:30,440 Circle, please take me to Nick's profile. 528 00:25:32,600 --> 00:25:33,440 Aw. 529 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:36,120 "Nick, 27." He's a drummer. 530 00:25:36,200 --> 00:25:38,240 "Living the single life, but I'm killing it." 531 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:42,520 "Bummed I couldn't bring my pup with me, but I'm super stoked to meet you all." 532 00:25:42,600 --> 00:25:44,200 "First round is on me." 533 00:25:44,280 --> 00:25:46,640 "#BigNickEnergy." 534 00:25:46,720 --> 00:25:50,200 -"#BigNickEnergy." -Okay. 535 00:25:50,280 --> 00:25:52,880 Bow! Ooh, I like it. 536 00:25:52,960 --> 00:25:57,840 So my only thing here is that punk rock bands… 537 00:25:57,920 --> 00:26:01,480 That guy is not a punk… He doesn't even have a tattoo. 538 00:26:01,560 --> 00:26:02,960 I need to tell you this. 539 00:26:03,040 --> 00:26:05,600 I'm into Linkin Park. He's one of my favorite artists. 540 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:08,720 Okay, honey, you are not a drummer of a punk rock band. 541 00:26:08,800 --> 00:26:10,720 But do I look like I listen to Linkin Park? 542 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:14,160 Just because you get a little angry, or you get a little emo, 543 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:16,360 and you play one Linkin Park song 544 00:26:16,440 --> 00:26:19,280 does not make you a drummer of a punk rock band. 545 00:26:19,360 --> 00:26:21,320 But see, right there, don't judge his character-- 546 00:26:21,400 --> 00:26:23,120 He doesn't even have an earring. 547 00:26:23,720 --> 00:26:25,200 But this is his profile. 548 00:26:25,280 --> 00:26:28,560 Maybe he wanted to choose a happy-go-lucky, with the dog… 549 00:26:29,160 --> 00:26:30,920 You're totally falling for the dog. 550 00:26:32,920 --> 00:26:35,240 Circle, take me back to The Circle Chat. 551 00:26:35,320 --> 00:26:38,760 Circle, message, "More newcomers to the chat." 552 00:26:38,840 --> 00:26:40,880 "Love this! Exclamation point." 553 00:26:40,960 --> 00:26:43,440 "#TheMoreTheMerrier." 554 00:26:43,520 --> 00:26:45,360 Circle, send! 555 00:26:45,440 --> 00:26:47,200 -[gasps] Oh my God! -Ooh. [giggles] 556 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:49,440 Calvin's already going off. 557 00:26:49,520 --> 00:26:51,720 Calvin, can you slow the fuck down? 558 00:26:51,800 --> 00:26:53,760 Shit. He's like the ringleader. 559 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:57,160 I gotta say something. People are talking to me now. 560 00:26:57,240 --> 00:26:59,280 Circle, message, 561 00:26:59,360 --> 00:27:02,080 "Holy crap! Exclamation point." 562 00:27:02,160 --> 00:27:05,840 "I'm so excited to be in this Circle Chat." 563 00:27:05,920 --> 00:27:07,840 "What's poppin'?" 564 00:27:07,920 --> 00:27:09,040 And send it! 565 00:27:10,320 --> 00:27:13,480 I like Nick! You know what? 566 00:27:13,560 --> 00:27:16,880 I might have to go ahead and let Calvin go. I like Nick. 567 00:27:16,960 --> 00:27:20,000 Circle, message, "Welcome, Nick and Ava." 568 00:27:20,080 --> 00:27:22,920 "We were just talking about what cocktail we would be and why." 569 00:27:23,000 --> 00:27:27,680 "Curious to know your answers. Tongue emoji!" Circle, send. 570 00:27:28,800 --> 00:27:29,640 Oh my gosh. 571 00:27:29,720 --> 00:27:32,920 -You have to say spicy virgin margarita. -Spicy virgin margarita. 572 00:27:34,160 --> 00:27:35,440 "If I could be a cocktail, 573 00:27:35,520 --> 00:27:41,600 I would totally be a spicy virgin margarita." 574 00:27:41,680 --> 00:27:42,640 Ah! [laughs] 575 00:27:42,720 --> 00:27:43,840 Oh. 576 00:27:43,920 --> 00:27:45,360 A spicy virgin? 577 00:27:45,880 --> 00:27:48,040 Do you think they're gonna read into the virgin? 578 00:27:48,600 --> 00:27:51,160 -They might. -They might read into it. 579 00:27:51,240 --> 00:27:53,720 -And you're spicy! I'm spicy! -And I'm a spicy. 580 00:27:53,800 --> 00:27:58,720 Girl, you are not gonna tell me you a virgin. That's for sure. 581 00:27:58,800 --> 00:28:02,840 You are too cute. I know everybody's been knocking down your door. 582 00:28:02,920 --> 00:28:05,760 "What about you, Nick?" Oh! 583 00:28:05,840 --> 00:28:09,040 She's targeting me with a question. 584 00:28:09,120 --> 00:28:10,440 She went for Nick. 585 00:28:11,840 --> 00:28:13,640 All right, Circle, message, 586 00:28:13,720 --> 00:28:16,960 "Damn, Ava! I wanna try that cocktail," 587 00:28:17,040 --> 00:28:20,000 with a winky-tongue-flirt face, and send. 588 00:28:20,520 --> 00:28:22,640 Oh my God! He's flirting with you. 589 00:28:22,720 --> 00:28:28,240 "My cocktail would be named the Ri-Nick-ulous Rummy Rampage." 590 00:28:28,320 --> 00:28:32,080 "That bad boy is served shrouded in smoke 591 00:28:32,160 --> 00:28:34,520 with a barrel of monkeys hanging off the rim." 592 00:28:35,840 --> 00:28:37,840 We would get along, Nick. You're a party boy. 593 00:28:38,560 --> 00:28:40,040 You are a party boy, sir. 594 00:28:40,120 --> 00:28:41,440 Okay, Circle, message, 595 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:45,080 "The Circle is now complete with Nick and Ava!" 596 00:28:45,680 --> 00:28:47,440 Um, "Exclamation mark." 597 00:28:47,520 --> 00:28:49,080 Can I see the emojis? 598 00:28:49,160 --> 00:28:50,000 [gasps] 599 00:28:50,080 --> 00:28:54,520 Oh my gosh! Yo, that's avatars. We have our own avatars! 600 00:28:55,520 --> 00:28:57,480 Daniel, "What are y'all's favorite avatars?" 601 00:28:57,560 --> 00:29:00,880 "I am losing my mind over how cool these things are!" [laughs] 602 00:29:00,960 --> 00:29:03,000 Circle, message, "This is my favorite 603 00:29:03,080 --> 00:29:06,920 because it's how I've constantly felt through all of this! Exclamation mark." 604 00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:07,840 Send. 605 00:29:08,960 --> 00:29:09,840 [Kai laughing] 606 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:11,720 Daniel is in his own whole world. 607 00:29:11,800 --> 00:29:15,280 Circle, can you put in my smiling avatar, please? 608 00:29:15,800 --> 00:29:17,360 [laughs] Circle, message, 609 00:29:17,440 --> 00:29:19,040 "Wow, custom avatars!" 610 00:29:19,120 --> 00:29:22,440 "I'm living my best life! Exclamation point." 611 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:26,240 "#WhitestMyTeethHaveEverBeen." 612 00:29:27,000 --> 00:29:28,480 Send! 613 00:29:28,560 --> 00:29:31,320 Okay, so I think we wanna do the heart one. Nice and sweet. 614 00:29:31,400 --> 00:29:33,720 -Yeah, send it. You gotta get quicker. -Send message. 615 00:29:34,800 --> 00:29:37,160 Nick and Ava could get it on. I'm saying it here. 616 00:29:37,240 --> 00:29:39,400 You heard it here first. You heard it here first. 617 00:29:39,480 --> 00:29:40,680 [Buteau] Thanks, TMZ. 618 00:29:44,480 --> 00:29:46,960 As evening approaches on the first night in The Circle, 619 00:29:47,040 --> 00:29:49,040 our players are finding their feet. 620 00:29:50,840 --> 00:29:53,480 Ruksana is slowly finding her Circle gears, 621 00:29:54,200 --> 00:29:56,840 and Calvin has found the world's smallest barbell. 622 00:29:57,600 --> 00:29:59,280 -[popcorn crunches] -[bowl thuds] 623 00:30:00,280 --> 00:30:01,680 Ooh, that popcorn's good. 624 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:05,320 [Buteau] And before Nick gets too excited… 625 00:30:06,600 --> 00:30:08,360 -"Ice Breaker!" -[Nick] Let's do it! 626 00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:10,520 Ava! I don't know what Ice Breaker is. 627 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,400 -I don't know either! -Was… Is it a game? 628 00:30:12,480 --> 00:30:14,280 [Buteau] Girls, everything in here is a game, 629 00:30:14,360 --> 00:30:17,880 but yes, this is specifically a game. So here's the rules. 630 00:30:18,680 --> 00:30:21,520 [sighs] Let the games begin! 631 00:30:21,600 --> 00:30:24,000 [Buteau] The Circle is giving the players an old-fashioned way 632 00:30:24,080 --> 00:30:27,360 of getting to know each other in a, you guessed it, icebreaker game, 633 00:30:27,440 --> 00:30:29,520 but not before another surprise. 634 00:30:30,040 --> 00:30:32,120 -"You have a delivery at your door." -[Daniel squeals] 635 00:30:32,920 --> 00:30:34,880 -[Nick] Whoo-hoo! -[Kai chuckles] 636 00:30:35,520 --> 00:30:36,880 -[screams] -Oh! 637 00:30:36,960 --> 00:30:39,560 They gave us foam fingers! 638 00:30:39,640 --> 00:30:40,880 Yes! 639 00:30:41,400 --> 00:30:42,360 -Boom. -Thumbs up! 640 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:44,400 -Boom. -Thumbs down, bitch! 641 00:30:44,480 --> 00:30:46,040 Do you think Ava hates you? 642 00:30:46,640 --> 00:30:47,560 Absolutely not. 643 00:30:47,640 --> 00:30:50,400 [Buteau] The Circle throws up a series of statements. 644 00:30:50,480 --> 00:30:52,640 "If no one ever finds out…" 645 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:55,320 "…I would cheat in a game to win." 646 00:30:55,400 --> 00:30:58,120 Wow! This feels like a loaded question. 647 00:30:58,200 --> 00:31:01,040 [Buteau] …which the players have to agree or disagree with. 648 00:31:01,560 --> 00:31:04,600 What dumb bitch in this Circle's gonna say yes? 649 00:31:04,680 --> 00:31:07,760 No one wants to have their thumbs up to that question. Hell no! 650 00:31:07,840 --> 00:31:09,680 [Buteau] When all answers are locked in… 651 00:31:09,760 --> 00:31:11,280 It's a no for me, dog. 652 00:31:11,360 --> 00:31:13,480 Absolutely not. 653 00:31:13,560 --> 00:31:15,760 Jesus would always find out! 654 00:31:15,840 --> 00:31:17,880 [Buteau] …everyone's answers are revealed. 655 00:31:17,960 --> 00:31:21,040 Damn it. I wanted someone to say yes! 656 00:31:21,120 --> 00:31:24,280 Aw, look at all these honest players. 657 00:31:24,360 --> 00:31:28,280 Everybody wants to be perceived right now as to be the Goody Two-shoes, 658 00:31:28,360 --> 00:31:30,280 at least to some degree. 659 00:31:30,360 --> 00:31:33,040 I know these bitches are lying. I'm lying. 660 00:31:33,120 --> 00:31:34,800 All right. Next question. 661 00:31:36,320 --> 00:31:39,080 "It is better to marry for looks…" 662 00:31:39,160 --> 00:31:40,920 "…than to marry for money." 663 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:44,840 Basically, you want to marry a broke man or an ugly man? 664 00:31:45,720 --> 00:31:47,160 Neither of them. 665 00:31:47,240 --> 00:31:51,360 Money can always be made. Looks can't necessarily be changed. 666 00:31:51,440 --> 00:31:52,560 Thumbs up on that. 667 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:54,400 I'm marrying for money, man, 668 00:31:54,480 --> 00:31:57,240 because, listen, looks don't pay the bills out here. 669 00:31:57,320 --> 00:31:58,400 Marry for looks! 670 00:31:58,480 --> 00:31:59,400 Lock it in. 671 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:03,000 -It's a thumbs down for either one. -Yes, thumbs down. 672 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:05,960 Now I'm gonna find out who cares about that money. 673 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:09,320 What the… Ah, hell no! 674 00:32:09,400 --> 00:32:10,480 What? 675 00:32:10,560 --> 00:32:11,680 Ava! 676 00:32:11,760 --> 00:32:15,200 Calvin! And Ava? 677 00:32:15,280 --> 00:32:17,480 I'm so disappointed at you right now. 678 00:32:18,080 --> 00:32:20,320 Now they think you're a superficial Sally. 679 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:23,760 Ava, it just makes sense. You look like you would marry for money, 680 00:32:23,840 --> 00:32:26,400 if you even are who you say you are. 681 00:32:26,480 --> 00:32:29,200 Y'all entitled to your opinion, but it's bullshit. 682 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:32,400 Calvin! That is such a character flaw! [gasps] 683 00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:34,680 -Next one. -Next one. 684 00:32:36,920 --> 00:32:38,880 "I have a signature dance move." 685 00:32:38,960 --> 00:32:41,000 I do. Does Ashley? 686 00:32:41,080 --> 00:32:42,720 -Thumbs up on it! -Thumbs up. 687 00:32:42,800 --> 00:32:44,280 Big, blue yes. 688 00:32:44,360 --> 00:32:47,680 Thumbs down, because I do not have a signature dance move, 689 00:32:47,800 --> 00:32:50,360 because I have a plethora of dance moves. 690 00:32:50,440 --> 00:32:53,200 -Mine is a little belly dance. -And mine is a little… 691 00:32:53,280 --> 00:32:54,280 Yeah! 692 00:32:56,080 --> 00:32:58,480 Back in the day, in the '90s, when you just doin' this, 693 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,400 and then you give 'em one of these! 694 00:33:00,480 --> 00:33:03,160 That's my… my two-step boogie, you know? 695 00:33:04,160 --> 00:33:05,040 Oh. 696 00:33:05,120 --> 00:33:10,320 It's a simple two-step, but I add my own little flares to it. 697 00:33:11,080 --> 00:33:12,240 You gotta pump it up. 698 00:33:12,800 --> 00:33:14,200 Then you gotta pump it down. 699 00:33:14,280 --> 00:33:17,440 I just groove, and I groove, and I groove. 700 00:33:17,520 --> 00:33:20,640 Sometimes you gotta twerk it out. Twerk It. Twerk it. Twerk it. 701 00:33:20,720 --> 00:33:22,440 Oh! Oh! 702 00:33:22,520 --> 00:33:25,400 Turn around. Hey! Get jiggy with it! Mm! 703 00:33:25,480 --> 00:33:27,240 Ta-da-ta-da-ta-da! 704 00:33:27,320 --> 00:33:29,120 Ta-da, ta-da, ta. Ta! 705 00:33:29,200 --> 00:33:31,160 Sometimes you might have to drop a split! 706 00:33:32,200 --> 00:33:33,160 Throw it back! 707 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:35,640 Do the pony! Do the pony! Do the pony! 708 00:33:35,720 --> 00:33:37,080 You see what I'm saying? 709 00:33:37,160 --> 00:33:40,880 Ooh, can't wait to see who has a signature dance… Wow. 710 00:33:40,960 --> 00:33:43,560 The person who said no is Kai? 711 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:45,000 You live in Nashville. 712 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:47,440 Like, isn't Nashville, like, a music capital? 713 00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:50,120 I will stand here loud and proud 714 00:33:50,200 --> 00:33:52,680 and say that I have more moves than everybody. 715 00:33:54,280 --> 00:33:57,760 "It is fine to let a pet kiss you on the mouth." 716 00:33:57,840 --> 00:34:02,640 My dog has stanky breath, but I'm not gonna say no. He's a good boy. 717 00:34:02,720 --> 00:34:05,120 You licked your butt, then you wanna kiss me? 718 00:34:05,200 --> 00:34:06,920 Nah, man, pass. 719 00:34:07,440 --> 00:34:11,760 -I can't imagine not kissing my dog. -I can't imagine not kissing my cat. 720 00:34:11,840 --> 00:34:14,960 Yeah, I love my dog, but yeah, no. 721 00:34:15,040 --> 00:34:18,640 Circle, I'll tell you right now, Michelle definitely kissing her dogs. 722 00:34:18,720 --> 00:34:22,560 I've adopted a lot of dogs, and I see what they lick. [laughs] 723 00:34:22,640 --> 00:34:24,560 I'm giving a thumbs down. 724 00:34:24,640 --> 00:34:26,920 Who said no? I'mma fight a bitch. 725 00:34:28,080 --> 00:34:31,160 Here we go! It's a 50-50 split! 726 00:34:31,240 --> 00:34:34,320 Literally, Michelle has a profile picture of two dogs. 727 00:34:34,400 --> 00:34:35,360 And you're gonna tell me 728 00:34:35,440 --> 00:34:38,480 you don't let your dogs kiss you on the mouth? Sketch, baby. 729 00:34:38,560 --> 00:34:40,960 She looks like a stage-A dog kisser. 730 00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:43,280 My gut is tellin' me something's off with her. 731 00:34:43,360 --> 00:34:45,960 Those two dogs, you don't kiss them on the mouth? 732 00:34:46,040 --> 00:34:47,680 How do you not do that? 733 00:34:47,760 --> 00:34:49,520 Suspicious. 734 00:34:49,600 --> 00:34:51,520 Michelle said no? 735 00:34:51,600 --> 00:34:56,200 You have two dogs, like, inches away from your face. 736 00:34:56,280 --> 00:34:57,560 It's not sanitary, 737 00:34:57,640 --> 00:34:59,760 so I don't really care for it that much. [laughs] 738 00:34:59,840 --> 00:35:02,120 Are you actually a dog mother? 739 00:35:02,200 --> 00:35:03,360 This isn't an icebreaker. 740 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:04,880 -This is a deal-breaker. -[chuckles] 741 00:35:05,520 --> 00:35:08,120 "Congratulations for completing the Ice Breaker game!" 742 00:35:08,200 --> 00:35:09,040 You're welcome. 743 00:35:09,120 --> 00:35:11,480 That was fun! I liked that. 744 00:35:11,560 --> 00:35:13,320 I feel like I got to know the players more. 745 00:35:13,400 --> 00:35:16,000 Some of y'all are lying out your asses. 746 00:35:16,080 --> 00:35:17,080 Thank you, Circle. 747 00:35:17,160 --> 00:35:20,920 I would like to discuss with my new acquaintances. 748 00:35:21,600 --> 00:35:23,320 [Buteau] Nick, you've seen the show before. 749 00:35:23,400 --> 00:35:24,920 Y'all know what to say. 750 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:27,560 Circle… please… take us… to… The Circle… Chat. 751 00:35:27,640 --> 00:35:29,040 [Buteau] There you go. 752 00:35:29,120 --> 00:35:31,440 Who's gonna talk first? If it's Calvin, I'm running. 753 00:35:31,520 --> 00:35:34,560 Circle, message, "Hey, guys. What a game!" 754 00:35:34,640 --> 00:35:37,680 Calvin is the one! How did I know? 755 00:35:37,760 --> 00:35:40,480 "What are some of your thoughts about the statements?" 756 00:35:40,560 --> 00:35:41,520 "Laughing my ass off." 757 00:35:41,600 --> 00:35:43,200 Circle, message, 758 00:35:43,280 --> 00:35:47,240 "Honestly, the most shocking part about that whole game was 759 00:35:47,320 --> 00:35:50,840 that Michelle won't let those two beautiful dogs…" 760 00:35:50,920 --> 00:35:54,160 "…kiss her on the mouth." [laughs] 761 00:35:54,240 --> 00:35:56,120 -That's great. -Circle, message. 762 00:35:56,200 --> 00:35:59,160 "Nick, LOL! Bro, I was thinking the same thing 763 00:35:59,240 --> 00:36:01,920 with regard to Michelle and her two lovely dogs." 764 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:06,040 Oh no! I don't want Michelle to think I'm, like, ganging up on her. 765 00:36:06,120 --> 00:36:07,160 Are we also gonna talk 766 00:36:07,240 --> 00:36:10,040 about how this Calvin and Nick bromance is disgusting? 767 00:36:10,120 --> 00:36:13,800 Circle, message, "Ha, ha! My thoughts exactly, Nick." 768 00:36:13,880 --> 00:36:17,800 "All love, Michelle, but I can't live without canine kisses." Send. 769 00:36:18,720 --> 00:36:20,120 Everybody's dogging me 770 00:36:20,200 --> 00:36:24,440 'cause I don't let my dogs kiss me in the mouth? You have no idea! 771 00:36:24,520 --> 00:36:27,000 Those dogs lick their butts and everything! 772 00:36:27,080 --> 00:36:28,680 Poor Michelle! 773 00:36:28,760 --> 00:36:30,520 Oh no! She could have been an ally! 774 00:36:30,600 --> 00:36:35,600 Message, "I do love my fur babies. Please don't get me wrong." 775 00:36:36,560 --> 00:36:41,240 "But I do not desire for them to lick their butt and then my face." 776 00:36:41,320 --> 00:36:43,520 "#"FurBabiesForLife." 777 00:36:45,000 --> 00:36:46,000 That's valid. 778 00:36:46,080 --> 00:36:47,400 Nick's just a player. 779 00:36:48,160 --> 00:36:51,520 He's arrogant, and I hate arrogance. I hate it. 780 00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:52,800 Circle, message, 781 00:36:52,880 --> 00:36:55,720 "Michelle, I totally understand. I would do anything for my dog." 782 00:36:55,800 --> 00:36:58,800 "But after he's been out in the backyard putting his mouth on anything, 783 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:01,400 we don't need to share a kiss to define the love." 784 00:37:01,480 --> 00:37:03,000 So, Circle, message, 785 00:37:03,520 --> 00:37:08,120 "So happy to see mostly everyone has some signature moves." 786 00:37:08,640 --> 00:37:12,280 "#CircleDance." 787 00:37:12,960 --> 00:37:14,440 -Send. -Send. 788 00:37:14,520 --> 00:37:16,600 Was she throwing a shot at me? 789 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:20,040 "So happy to see mostly everyone had signature moves?" 790 00:37:20,120 --> 00:37:23,280 [Buteau] Another stroke of genius from Ava's social media manager. 791 00:37:23,360 --> 00:37:25,160 That sounds like shade. 792 00:37:25,240 --> 00:37:27,400 I feel like I'm under a tree right now. 793 00:37:27,480 --> 00:37:28,960 Circle, message, 794 00:37:29,680 --> 00:37:32,280 "Kai, don't worry, girl." 795 00:37:32,360 --> 00:37:35,480 "We'll cut it up on the dance floor. I'll teach you a move or two." 796 00:37:35,560 --> 00:37:37,200 "#GirlPower." [chuckles] 797 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:40,760 I knew it! Me and Ruksana, we're gonna be besties! 798 00:37:41,920 --> 00:37:43,680 "Circle Chat is closed!" 799 00:37:43,760 --> 00:37:45,400 I wanted to say more! 800 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,960 Oh. 801 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:47,960 Oh well! 802 00:37:48,480 --> 00:37:51,200 Well, that was really interesting. 803 00:37:52,680 --> 00:37:54,440 [Buteau] With the ice well and truly broken, 804 00:37:54,520 --> 00:37:56,520 our players are chilling, 805 00:37:56,600 --> 00:37:59,080 getting to know their kitchens, making snacks, 806 00:37:59,160 --> 00:38:02,760 drinking out of a silver goblet with two huge foam hands. 807 00:38:02,840 --> 00:38:05,280 Okay. You know, all The Circle classics. 808 00:38:05,360 --> 00:38:06,280 [beatboxing] 809 00:38:09,600 --> 00:38:11,320 [Buteau] And as much as I hate to put a stop 810 00:38:11,400 --> 00:38:15,160 to what is bound to be a super sick flow, I think The Circle has a little surprise. 811 00:38:15,240 --> 00:38:16,840 -[loud chiming] -[alarm blares] 812 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:19,800 -"Alert"? -[Kai] Oh shoot! 813 00:38:19,880 --> 00:38:21,880 Oh my God. My heart's pounding. 814 00:38:21,960 --> 00:38:24,480 Please let it be good. Please let it be good. 815 00:38:26,200 --> 00:38:29,960 "Players, you must now rate each other based on your first impressions." 816 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:31,560 What do you mean? 817 00:38:31,640 --> 00:38:34,360 This is the game. This is the game I signed up for! 818 00:38:34,440 --> 00:38:36,600 I knew it. I knew this was coming. 819 00:38:37,960 --> 00:38:39,400 "Rate your fellow players…" 820 00:38:39,480 --> 00:38:40,440 "…from first…" 821 00:38:40,520 --> 00:38:41,600 "…to seventh." 822 00:38:41,680 --> 00:38:42,720 [screams] 823 00:38:42,800 --> 00:38:47,160 Like, it's so soon! I don't feel prepared. I gotta figure this out! 824 00:38:47,240 --> 00:38:50,160 Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. What do I do? 825 00:38:51,120 --> 00:38:52,560 "First place is your favorite." 826 00:38:52,640 --> 00:38:55,200 "Seventh place is your least favorite." 827 00:38:55,280 --> 00:38:56,480 I'm gonna piss my pants. 828 00:38:56,560 --> 00:39:01,120 Circle, take me to my first ever ratings. 829 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:05,360 [Buteau] You heard him, Circle! Let's get the ratings spirit popping 830 00:39:05,440 --> 00:39:08,400 with a nighttime shot and some super intense music. 831 00:39:08,480 --> 00:39:10,320 -Come on now! -[tense music plays] 832 00:39:12,680 --> 00:39:15,760 Circle, my first ratings is for Nick. 833 00:39:17,200 --> 00:39:18,640 That's my guy. 834 00:39:18,720 --> 00:39:21,440 I believe that Nick would put me as his number one. 835 00:39:21,520 --> 00:39:23,480 I just think we just kinda got that vibe. 836 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:26,080 For first place, I want this to be somebody 837 00:39:26,160 --> 00:39:31,360 who would absolutely not block me if they were an influencer. 838 00:39:31,440 --> 00:39:32,760 That would be Ava. 839 00:39:33,760 --> 00:39:35,320 She's playing the flirt game. 840 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:37,920 It hasn't been able to develop very much yet, 841 00:39:38,480 --> 00:39:40,120 but I know she's working that angle, 842 00:39:40,200 --> 00:39:42,400 so she doesn't wanna just get rid of me now. 843 00:39:42,480 --> 00:39:44,920 Circle, please put Ashley in first place. 844 00:39:46,240 --> 00:39:49,200 -She seemed humble, sweet, and kind. -Yes. 845 00:39:49,280 --> 00:39:52,680 And I feel like I'm attracted to those kind of people. 846 00:39:52,760 --> 00:39:55,400 -And she-- -I did. I got good feelings from Ashley. 847 00:39:55,480 --> 00:39:57,800 I'm putting Ruksana in first place. 848 00:39:58,880 --> 00:40:02,360 She's honestly not a threat to me because she's a wife and a mom. 849 00:40:02,440 --> 00:40:05,200 I feel like she could definitely be a good alliance. 850 00:40:05,280 --> 00:40:09,520 Circle, please put Kai in first place. 851 00:40:11,280 --> 00:40:13,840 She has a lot of similarities with me. 852 00:40:13,920 --> 00:40:16,720 She seems honest, and that's really how I am, 853 00:40:16,800 --> 00:40:19,800 so I'd like her to be in my first position. 854 00:40:19,880 --> 00:40:22,680 In first, I'm gonna put Michelle. 855 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:29,680 I connected with her in the beginning. If she is an influencer, she may save me. 856 00:40:29,760 --> 00:40:32,680 I would like to put Kai in first place. 857 00:40:33,800 --> 00:40:36,040 She is a lot like I am, 858 00:40:36,120 --> 00:40:39,560 and bubbly, and friendly, and would be personable. 859 00:40:39,640 --> 00:40:42,120 She'd be a great ally. Definitely. 860 00:40:42,200 --> 00:40:44,880 I have to give Kai first place. 861 00:40:45,400 --> 00:40:47,440 I think she's nice. She's funny. 862 00:40:47,520 --> 00:40:50,920 She's different, but witty, and not afraid to say stuff, 863 00:40:51,000 --> 00:40:53,240 and I… I would feel safe with her. 864 00:40:54,680 --> 00:40:58,200 I feel like he and I got off on a great start, 865 00:40:58,280 --> 00:41:01,840 so I think if he were an influencer, he would not block me. 866 00:41:01,920 --> 00:41:04,360 Circle, let's put Calvin as second. 867 00:41:06,040 --> 00:41:08,400 I'm going to give third place to Nick. 868 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:15,560 I think he made a really good impression, and I want to rate him higher. 869 00:41:15,640 --> 00:41:17,280 Nick, you're in fourth place. 870 00:41:18,680 --> 00:41:22,640 I think I can bond with Nick a little bit. Plus, I'm not getting rid of that face. 871 00:41:22,720 --> 00:41:26,120 I think if we can just get along and have some private chats, 872 00:41:26,200 --> 00:41:27,400 it'll be good for my game. 873 00:41:27,480 --> 00:41:31,160 I would like to place Ashley 874 00:41:31,240 --> 00:41:33,200 in fifth place. 875 00:41:33,960 --> 00:41:37,000 Circle, put Ruksana in sixth place. 876 00:41:37,080 --> 00:41:41,640 Michelle is gonna be in seventh place with her lovely dogs. 877 00:41:43,440 --> 00:41:48,920 I feel that these dogs is a distraction from the truth. 878 00:41:49,000 --> 00:41:51,320 The truth is you're not Michelle. 879 00:41:51,400 --> 00:41:53,240 You're probably Michael. 880 00:41:53,320 --> 00:41:56,400 I am putting Nick in the last position. 881 00:41:58,200 --> 00:42:01,840 It seems like he's looking for a hookup from the very first statement. 882 00:42:02,440 --> 00:42:08,080 Your good looks and your arrogance just doesn't cut it with me. Sorry. 883 00:42:08,160 --> 00:42:10,720 I hope I'm wrong, and I hope you're the nicest guy ever, 884 00:42:10,800 --> 00:42:12,680 but probably not. 885 00:42:12,760 --> 00:42:15,560 I feel like she slightly tried to throw some shade at me 886 00:42:15,640 --> 00:42:17,840 in the chat earlier, and so, 887 00:42:17,920 --> 00:42:21,160 Circle, please put Ava in last place. 888 00:42:22,960 --> 00:42:25,320 Circle, submit my ratings. 889 00:42:25,960 --> 00:42:27,760 "Ratings complete." 890 00:42:27,840 --> 00:42:31,240 [screams] Oh my God! I feel dirty. 891 00:42:31,320 --> 00:42:32,600 I feel like… 892 00:42:32,680 --> 00:42:35,080 Did I just sign my own death warrant? 893 00:42:35,160 --> 00:42:37,040 It's in God's hands. I feel good. 894 00:42:37,120 --> 00:42:38,720 [Buteau] #HopesAndPrayers, right? 895 00:42:38,800 --> 00:42:40,200 All right. [chuckles] 896 00:42:41,400 --> 00:42:42,640 [Buteau] With the ratings done, 897 00:42:42,720 --> 00:42:46,120 our players are turning The Circle into a bit of a circus, 898 00:42:46,200 --> 00:42:48,160 performing magic tricks… 899 00:42:48,240 --> 00:42:51,360 I don't even know if I remember how to solve these things. 900 00:42:51,440 --> 00:42:52,680 I could at one point. 901 00:42:53,680 --> 00:42:55,360 [Buteau] …balancing acts… 902 00:42:57,480 --> 00:42:59,360 That was pretty good! 903 00:42:59,440 --> 00:43:01,520 See if I can knock it over. 904 00:43:01,600 --> 00:43:03,560 [Buteau] …and death-defying stunts. 905 00:43:06,920 --> 00:43:11,040 Meanwhile, Kai is interested in cooking up a little conversation with Chef Calvin. 906 00:43:12,840 --> 00:43:17,160 Okay, so I really want to talk to Calvin. 907 00:43:17,240 --> 00:43:19,480 I need to have some one-on-one time with him. 908 00:43:19,560 --> 00:43:23,240 I'm just trying to figure him out. Of course he caught my eye. 909 00:43:23,320 --> 00:43:25,440 I find him super attractive. He is a hottie. 910 00:43:25,520 --> 00:43:30,200 So, Circle, I would like to start a chat with Calvin. 911 00:43:30,280 --> 00:43:31,200 [chimes] 912 00:43:31,800 --> 00:43:34,800 [chuckles] "Kai has invited you to a private chat." 913 00:43:34,880 --> 00:43:36,800 Uh-huh! 914 00:43:36,880 --> 00:43:39,880 Circle, take me to a private chat with Kai! 915 00:43:39,960 --> 00:43:43,800 I'm single. I'm hoping that she's single. Shirt's off. I'm ready. 916 00:43:43,880 --> 00:43:47,000 Message, "Well, if it isn't my favorite chef!" 917 00:43:47,600 --> 00:43:49,760 "Wink-tongue out emoji." 918 00:43:49,840 --> 00:43:52,560 "How are you feeling about today's ratings?" 919 00:43:52,640 --> 00:43:56,760 Um, well, I'm the only chef, so of course I'd be your favorite. 920 00:43:56,840 --> 00:43:59,320 Circle, message, "Hey, sunshine." 921 00:43:59,400 --> 00:44:01,960 "Girl, I'll cook for you any day of the week." 922 00:44:02,040 --> 00:44:05,840 "I'm feeling very excited to know the outcome of the ratings, and yourself?" 923 00:44:05,920 --> 00:44:09,480 Okay, I'm feeling a little something something in the air. 924 00:44:09,560 --> 00:44:11,680 Message, "I'm digging your energy." 925 00:44:11,760 --> 00:44:14,600 "I'm a big ball of nerves when it comes to the ratings." 926 00:44:14,680 --> 00:44:15,600 Send. 927 00:44:15,680 --> 00:44:19,840 I like that she's digging my… my energy, because it's all about vibes, you know? 928 00:44:19,920 --> 00:44:22,920 So, she wants to flirt flirt, then we'll flirt flirt! 929 00:44:23,000 --> 00:44:25,160 [Buteau] Says the man with no shirt shirt. 930 00:44:25,760 --> 00:44:29,680 Message, "I'm intrigued by your photo and wondering why it's black and white 931 00:44:29,760 --> 00:44:32,000 when I'm sure you have a lovely complexion." 932 00:44:32,600 --> 00:44:34,640 "#MelaninForDays." 933 00:44:34,720 --> 00:44:36,920 [gasps] Okay. 934 00:44:37,000 --> 00:44:39,480 I just wanna know where her head's at, because I think… 935 00:44:39,560 --> 00:44:41,760 If she's saying she wants to stand out, then I'm thinking, 936 00:44:41,840 --> 00:44:44,760 "Okay, well, that's the type of girl that I look for." 937 00:44:44,840 --> 00:44:47,200 I want people who stand out and make bold statements, 938 00:44:47,280 --> 00:44:48,560 and that's a bold statement. 939 00:44:48,640 --> 00:44:51,040 Message, "I wanted to stand out a little bit more 940 00:44:51,120 --> 00:44:53,720 because I knew everyone else would have pictures in color, 941 00:44:53,800 --> 00:44:56,080 and I guess it worked, because you noticed me." 942 00:44:56,160 --> 00:44:59,520 "Emoji with the blushing cheeks and the hand over the mouth." 943 00:45:00,120 --> 00:45:01,040 Send. 944 00:45:01,640 --> 00:45:03,520 I'm intrigued. I like that. Message, 945 00:45:03,600 --> 00:45:06,920 "I get you with standing out from the crowd. You definitely did that." 946 00:45:07,000 --> 00:45:11,160 "I can't lie. I've done it, too, with my bow tie." 947 00:45:11,240 --> 00:45:14,240 "It's sad that I have a collection of over 20 bow ties." 948 00:45:14,320 --> 00:45:15,560 [laughs] 949 00:45:16,240 --> 00:45:18,240 Wow, 20 bow ties. 950 00:45:18,320 --> 00:45:20,920 We're starting to come together. 951 00:45:21,000 --> 00:45:25,320 I'm ready to kind of edge into this alliance. 952 00:45:25,400 --> 00:45:28,360 Message, "Touché. I feel like we have a lot in common, 953 00:45:28,440 --> 00:45:30,760 and I would love to have your back in The Circle." 954 00:45:30,840 --> 00:45:33,160 "Do you think we can make this mutual?" 955 00:45:33,680 --> 00:45:36,360 She wants to form an alliance, you know. 956 00:45:36,440 --> 00:45:39,000 Ooh! I don't know what he's gonna say. 957 00:45:39,680 --> 00:45:43,640 Did I say that too soon? I mean, it is what it is. 958 00:45:43,720 --> 00:45:46,200 I feel like we should have each other's backs. 959 00:45:47,120 --> 00:45:51,280 Why not? You know, there's no harm in someone having your back in this place. 960 00:45:51,360 --> 00:45:55,320 Message, "Hell yeah! Exclamation point. We got a lot of things in common, 961 00:45:55,400 --> 00:45:58,680 and I'll definitely have your back in the future. Don't worry about it." 962 00:45:58,760 --> 00:46:03,320 "Be great to get to know you more and speak soon. #WeGotThis." 963 00:46:03,400 --> 00:46:04,680 [screams] 964 00:46:05,600 --> 00:46:08,240 [laughs] 965 00:46:09,120 --> 00:46:11,480 I'll definitely hold Kai close. 966 00:46:11,560 --> 00:46:14,160 I think me and him are gonna make a great team, 967 00:46:14,240 --> 00:46:17,280 but I'm still very much focused. 968 00:46:17,840 --> 00:46:19,520 [Buteau] Okay, Kai. You better get it. 969 00:46:19,600 --> 00:46:21,680 You know who else is focused right now? 970 00:46:21,760 --> 00:46:24,880 Nick, as he enters more Rubik's Cube hell. 971 00:46:25,480 --> 00:46:28,280 Oh! Freaking finally! 972 00:46:28,360 --> 00:46:30,120 -[loud chiming] -[alarm blares] 973 00:46:30,200 --> 00:46:32,560 -"Alert!" -"Alert!" Oh my gosh! 974 00:46:32,640 --> 00:46:35,080 -[Ava] Oh my God! Get over here! -I'm coming! 975 00:46:37,080 --> 00:46:39,640 "The ratings results are in." 976 00:46:39,720 --> 00:46:40,960 No squeezing my hand. 977 00:46:41,040 --> 00:46:42,400 I can't help it. 978 00:46:42,480 --> 00:46:43,760 -[Ava giggles] -[mock cries] 979 00:46:43,840 --> 00:46:46,320 My heart is beating so fast. I think I can hear it. 980 00:46:47,880 --> 00:46:49,720 Oh God! Here it is! 981 00:46:49,800 --> 00:46:51,480 Eighth place! 982 00:46:51,560 --> 00:46:53,120 Don't be me. Don't be me. 983 00:46:53,200 --> 00:46:55,600 Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! 984 00:46:55,680 --> 00:46:57,160 Circle, don't play me. 985 00:46:57,240 --> 00:46:58,920 It better not be me in eighth. 986 00:46:59,000 --> 00:47:00,640 I don't even want to look. 987 00:47:01,800 --> 00:47:02,640 [sighs] 988 00:47:03,720 --> 00:47:04,760 [sighs] 989 00:47:05,280 --> 00:47:06,200 Oh God! 990 00:47:06,760 --> 00:47:08,040 Oh God! [chuckles] 991 00:47:09,560 --> 00:47:10,920 It is… 992 00:47:13,800 --> 00:47:15,440 No! I knew it. 993 00:47:16,120 --> 00:47:17,800 No! I knew it. 994 00:47:17,880 --> 00:47:18,760 [clicks tongue] 995 00:47:18,840 --> 00:47:20,880 They would not give me a chance. 996 00:47:21,520 --> 00:47:22,520 What? 997 00:47:22,600 --> 00:47:24,000 No way! 998 00:47:24,080 --> 00:47:27,040 No fucking… Michelle is eighth place? 999 00:47:27,120 --> 00:47:28,840 I'm not dead last! 1000 00:47:28,920 --> 00:47:32,240 Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa! 1001 00:47:32,320 --> 00:47:34,000 Aw, Michelle! 1002 00:47:34,080 --> 00:47:38,320 Aw, Michelle, it's because of the dogs. Because you wouldn't kiss the dogs. 1003 00:47:40,000 --> 00:47:41,080 Seventh. 1004 00:47:41,600 --> 00:47:44,240 Okay. Don't be me, baby. 1005 00:47:44,320 --> 00:47:48,600 You're really squeezing my hand so tight, and I have rings on. 1006 00:47:48,680 --> 00:47:50,000 I'm breaking your hands. 1007 00:47:50,080 --> 00:47:51,160 [inhales deeply] 1008 00:47:51,800 --> 00:47:52,720 [exhales slowly] 1009 00:47:52,800 --> 00:47:54,000 [grunts] 1010 00:47:57,640 --> 00:47:58,560 Ugh! 1011 00:47:59,360 --> 00:48:00,880 Seventh is me? 1012 00:48:01,960 --> 00:48:04,000 Why am I at the bottom? 1013 00:48:04,080 --> 00:48:07,080 Daniel, high five! Yeah, bitch! 1014 00:48:07,160 --> 00:48:09,240 That stinks. 1015 00:48:09,320 --> 00:48:12,440 I mean, damn, I'm not eighth. But seventh? 1016 00:48:13,120 --> 00:48:14,840 I did not expect that. 1017 00:48:14,920 --> 00:48:16,640 How do y'all vote her seventh? 1018 00:48:17,840 --> 00:48:18,840 I don't understand. 1019 00:48:20,280 --> 00:48:21,280 Like, seriously? 1020 00:48:22,840 --> 00:48:23,800 Wow. 1021 00:48:26,440 --> 00:48:27,880 Sixth place. 1022 00:48:27,960 --> 00:48:29,920 I still don't really want to be sixth. 1023 00:48:30,520 --> 00:48:31,400 Who is it? 1024 00:48:34,000 --> 00:48:36,840 -Oh no! You're sixth. -[squeals] 1025 00:48:36,920 --> 00:48:38,040 It's not great. 1026 00:48:38,600 --> 00:48:40,040 -[Ava] Okay. -All right. 1027 00:48:40,120 --> 00:48:42,040 We really have to work on it. 1028 00:48:43,840 --> 00:48:47,720 So we got two running neck to neck in fourth place. 1029 00:48:48,560 --> 00:48:50,480 So if I'm fourth, I'm… I'm cool with it. 1030 00:48:50,560 --> 00:48:53,200 I'm… That's… It's a cool place to be, third or fourth. 1031 00:48:53,280 --> 00:48:55,920 Take your time. I'm not gonna hyperventilate or anything. 1032 00:48:59,480 --> 00:49:03,720 Okay. This… this I feel. This I'm happy about. Okay. 1033 00:49:03,800 --> 00:49:06,840 Totally fine fourth with Nick. I like you, Nick. 1034 00:49:06,920 --> 00:49:09,080 I think The Circle's trying to set us up, baby. 1035 00:49:09,160 --> 00:49:11,880 All right, I'll take it! Tied with Ashley! 1036 00:49:13,040 --> 00:49:14,840 Tied for fourth. Perfect. 1037 00:49:14,920 --> 00:49:20,440 What? How the hell is my boy Nick tied for fourth? 1038 00:49:20,520 --> 00:49:23,320 'Cause that leaves me, Calvin, and Daniel. 1039 00:49:26,040 --> 00:49:28,520 Come on. What's it gonna be? 1040 00:49:28,600 --> 00:49:29,840 Third place. 1041 00:49:30,480 --> 00:49:31,480 Third place. 1042 00:49:32,080 --> 00:49:33,320 Who has the power? 1043 00:49:33,400 --> 00:49:35,320 'Cause if Kai has the power, 1044 00:49:36,520 --> 00:49:37,760 I'm all good. 1045 00:49:42,520 --> 00:49:44,160 Oh my God! 1046 00:49:44,240 --> 00:49:45,800 [whispering] How'd I get third? 1047 00:49:45,880 --> 00:49:49,200 Damn it. Can he swap with me? 'Cause my spot isn't great. 1048 00:49:49,720 --> 00:49:51,400 [sighs] I'm top two. 1049 00:49:52,200 --> 00:49:56,160 Daniel! Oh my goodness! That means I have to be first or second. 1050 00:49:56,240 --> 00:49:57,560 [laughing, screaming] 1051 00:49:57,640 --> 00:50:00,480 Things are looking good for me. 1052 00:50:02,240 --> 00:50:05,880 First or second? I cannot believe this! 1053 00:50:05,960 --> 00:50:08,760 This is crazy, Circle. 1054 00:50:08,840 --> 00:50:11,520 Calvin's gonna be first. How can you not like Calvin? 1055 00:50:11,600 --> 00:50:13,240 I'm praying that I get number two. 1056 00:50:13,320 --> 00:50:15,760 I don't wanna have the… the stigma of number one. 1057 00:50:20,640 --> 00:50:22,320 [screaming, laughing] 1058 00:50:23,600 --> 00:50:25,440 Come on! 1059 00:50:25,520 --> 00:50:27,800 Come on! 1060 00:50:28,400 --> 00:50:31,480 I'll take number two! Give me that blue tick! 1061 00:50:32,000 --> 00:50:35,480 If y'all want to make me an influencer, whatever you wanna do, I'm fine. 1062 00:50:35,560 --> 00:50:39,240 And there we have it, folks, popularity at its finest. 1063 00:50:39,320 --> 00:50:42,560 I can't calm down. I can't calm down. I feel the dance comin' on! 1064 00:50:43,480 --> 00:50:44,320 Unreal. 1065 00:50:44,840 --> 00:50:45,880 And I'm last. 1066 00:50:46,440 --> 00:50:48,120 I just want to 1067 00:50:49,000 --> 00:50:51,520 thank everyone who believed in me. 1068 00:50:51,600 --> 00:50:54,320 I made it to the top. I'm super pump-- 1069 00:50:54,400 --> 00:50:55,680 -[loud chiming] -Oh, snap! 1070 00:50:55,760 --> 00:50:56,720 -[alarm blares] -"Alert!" 1071 00:50:56,800 --> 00:50:57,680 Another alert? 1072 00:50:57,760 --> 00:50:59,360 What is it, Circle? 1073 00:50:59,440 --> 00:51:01,280 Oh gosh! Give me some good news! 1074 00:51:02,800 --> 00:51:04,400 -"As the highest… -"…rated player…" 1075 00:51:04,480 --> 00:51:05,480 "…Kai is the…" 1076 00:51:05,560 --> 00:51:07,440 "…sole influencer." 1077 00:51:07,520 --> 00:51:09,640 -Awesome, girl. -Wow. Lucky you, Kai. 1078 00:51:09,720 --> 00:51:12,520 I would love to be in her position. 1079 00:51:12,600 --> 00:51:14,400 By myself? 1080 00:51:14,480 --> 00:51:17,520 Oh my gosh! That's so much pressure! 1081 00:51:17,600 --> 00:51:21,280 I'm happy with this. Let her have the influence. Um… 1082 00:51:21,880 --> 00:51:24,280 She said she got my back. I said I got her back, 1083 00:51:24,360 --> 00:51:25,800 so this works perfectly. 1084 00:51:27,040 --> 00:51:33,560 "Kai, you alone must now choose one player to be blocked from The Circle." 1085 00:51:33,640 --> 00:51:35,000 Oh man! 1086 00:51:35,080 --> 00:51:36,240 [grunts] 1087 00:51:37,080 --> 00:51:38,880 That is crazy! 1088 00:51:39,520 --> 00:51:41,440 Oh my God! I'm gonna… I'm gonna have a hernia. 1089 00:51:41,520 --> 00:51:43,960 I'm literally gonna fucking have a hernia! [gasps] 1090 00:51:44,040 --> 00:51:45,800 What are you thinking? 1091 00:51:45,880 --> 00:51:46,800 Come on, Kai. 1092 00:51:50,640 --> 00:51:52,120 Okay. 1093 00:51:52,200 --> 00:51:53,920 So, let's see here. 1094 00:51:54,000 --> 00:51:57,040 Calvin, I could block him, 1095 00:51:57,640 --> 00:51:58,880 because of the fact 1096 00:51:58,960 --> 00:52:04,720 that he is one of the top competitors that I have to worry about right now. 1097 00:52:06,200 --> 00:52:09,040 But we did just form an alliance, 1098 00:52:09,120 --> 00:52:12,640 so I really don't feel like I would have to worry about him. 1099 00:52:12,720 --> 00:52:15,640 Ruksana, I could keep her around 1100 00:52:15,720 --> 00:52:19,800 because I genuinely feel that we could form a good alliance. 1101 00:52:19,880 --> 00:52:23,040 I… I don't even… I… I… don't know her well enough to know 1102 00:52:23,640 --> 00:52:26,680 what's gonna determine who she picks. 1103 00:52:28,520 --> 00:52:31,880 All right. Why would Kai want to block Nick? 1104 00:52:34,200 --> 00:52:35,080 I don't know. 1105 00:52:35,960 --> 00:52:38,400 Nick, I could block him, 1106 00:52:38,480 --> 00:52:42,720 because right now, I feel like he could be one of my biggest competitors. 1107 00:52:42,800 --> 00:52:47,120 And then Ava, I just kinda feel she's catfishing. 1108 00:52:47,200 --> 00:52:51,360 It's something about her, to me, that's just not real. 1109 00:52:51,440 --> 00:52:55,760 I'm not satisfied with sixth rating, but then at the same time, I'm like, 1110 00:52:55,840 --> 00:52:58,800 "Oh, but that kinda doesn't really matter right now, right?" Because-- 1111 00:52:58,880 --> 00:53:01,960 I know. Your numbers don't matter, 'cause she could block anyone. 1112 00:53:02,880 --> 00:53:04,360 [Kai] Mommy Michelle. 1113 00:53:04,440 --> 00:53:07,880 I really like how real she was with her comment about her dogs, 1114 00:53:07,960 --> 00:53:11,680 and also I really don't see her as to be a big threat to me right now. 1115 00:53:11,760 --> 00:53:16,560 Kai, feel that southern vibe with me. 1116 00:53:16,640 --> 00:53:17,720 Don't kick me off. 1117 00:53:17,800 --> 00:53:20,600 I definitely think I'm gonna keep Ashley. 1118 00:53:20,680 --> 00:53:25,400 Kai, make this okay and do the right thing. 1119 00:53:25,480 --> 00:53:27,000 Don't block your girl. 1120 00:53:27,600 --> 00:53:29,040 And then with Daniel, 1121 00:53:29,120 --> 00:53:32,240 he has not had an opportunity yet 1122 00:53:32,320 --> 00:53:35,120 to even come and talk to me or say anything to me. 1123 00:53:35,200 --> 00:53:38,600 She has to like me. There's no way! How are you gonna look at someone, 1124 00:53:38,680 --> 00:53:41,160 and be like, "I think you're hilarious," and then block them? 1125 00:53:41,800 --> 00:53:44,120 I can't believe I'm doin' this right now. 1126 00:53:45,720 --> 00:53:47,200 It has to be done. 1127 00:53:47,280 --> 00:53:48,640 [suspenseful music playing] 1128 00:53:53,480 --> 00:53:55,440 "Sole influencer Kai has made her decision." 1129 00:53:55,520 --> 00:53:58,320 I'm gonna throw up. [grunts] 1130 00:53:58,400 --> 00:54:00,720 I'll be really bummed if it's me. 1131 00:54:01,240 --> 00:54:04,680 Oh Lord. We're all in here with Kai. 1132 00:54:04,760 --> 00:54:06,800 This is like watching a bad horror movie. 1133 00:54:06,880 --> 00:54:08,640 Oh, I can't look. 1134 00:54:08,720 --> 00:54:09,920 [chuckles] Oh God. 1135 00:54:10,640 --> 00:54:11,880 -Message. -[chiming] 1136 00:54:12,640 --> 00:54:15,120 "I think I have finally come to a decision." 1137 00:54:15,200 --> 00:54:16,720 "It was really hard 1138 00:54:16,800 --> 00:54:20,320 because I have not gotten a chance to know you all that well." 1139 00:54:20,400 --> 00:54:21,440 "However…" 1140 00:54:21,520 --> 00:54:26,000 "…I really believe that this player is not who they say they are." 1141 00:54:27,840 --> 00:54:31,920 Whose hopes and dreams are you going to crush today? 1142 00:54:32,520 --> 00:54:35,760 "The player I've decided to block is…" 1143 00:54:37,000 --> 00:54:38,400 Come on! [grunts] 1144 00:54:38,480 --> 00:54:39,560 I'm gonna cry. 1145 00:54:39,640 --> 00:54:42,600 I'm not ready to go. I… I have to continue on. 1146 00:54:45,680 --> 00:54:48,040 Please, please, please! I am who I say I am. 1147 00:54:50,760 --> 00:54:52,720 [suspenseful music intensifies] 1148 00:54:55,560 --> 00:54:58,440 -[gasps] Oh my God! -Wow. 1149 00:54:58,520 --> 00:54:59,920 [screams] 1150 00:55:00,000 --> 00:55:02,440 Ava! Yes! Whoo-hoo! 1151 00:55:02,520 --> 00:55:04,400 Holy shit! 1152 00:55:04,480 --> 00:55:07,920 Ava, sad to see you go. 1153 00:55:08,600 --> 00:55:11,800 We were gonna flirt up a storm. I could feel it. 1154 00:55:12,800 --> 00:55:14,240 Thank you, God. Thank you! 1155 00:55:14,320 --> 00:55:16,600 Honestly, that was really hard 1156 00:55:17,280 --> 00:55:20,960 because of the fact that I don't want to have to block anyone. 1157 00:55:21,040 --> 00:55:24,360 I felt like from her bio, to her picture, 1158 00:55:24,440 --> 00:55:26,200 to her interactions in the chat, 1159 00:55:26,280 --> 00:55:28,640 it just didn't add… add up to me. 1160 00:55:30,560 --> 00:55:33,800 Well, Kai, she is who she is. 1161 00:55:33,880 --> 00:55:37,720 -I was not lying. -She's just got a little company, so… 1162 00:55:37,800 --> 00:55:40,240 I'll go pack. I'm gonna go pack. 1163 00:55:43,200 --> 00:55:46,240 [Buteau] Ava, who's actually Ava and her sister Chanel, 1164 00:55:46,320 --> 00:55:48,200 has become the first player blocked. 1165 00:55:48,280 --> 00:55:52,160 But in true Circle fashion, it's not quite the end of her journey. 1166 00:55:52,840 --> 00:55:54,400 -[loud chiming] -[alarm blares] 1167 00:55:55,240 --> 00:55:56,840 "Alert!" 1168 00:55:56,920 --> 00:55:59,880 -Ava, alert! Hurry up. -Okay. 1169 00:55:59,960 --> 00:56:02,640 Circle, why are you doing this to me? 1170 00:56:02,720 --> 00:56:04,560 Oh, please, come on. What is it? 1171 00:56:06,040 --> 00:56:07,440 "Before Ava leaves…" 1172 00:56:07,520 --> 00:56:10,080 "…she can meet another player." 1173 00:56:10,160 --> 00:56:11,040 Don't. 1174 00:56:12,080 --> 00:56:15,640 Oh, honey! I bet she's gonna go to Kai. 1175 00:56:16,280 --> 00:56:17,920 [groans] 1176 00:56:19,000 --> 00:56:20,440 We could go see Kai 1177 00:56:21,320 --> 00:56:25,040 because we need to let Kai know that you are who you are. 1178 00:56:26,440 --> 00:56:31,040 -"Ava is on her way to meet a player now." -Agh! 1179 00:56:33,480 --> 00:56:35,440 Lock the door! Lock the door! 1180 00:56:39,960 --> 00:56:42,520 I'll sit here and be like… [clears throat] 1181 00:56:42,600 --> 00:56:43,480 …"Hey, Ava." 1182 00:56:43,560 --> 00:56:46,440 If she wants to come see me, I'm just gonna be like, "Hey, girl." 1183 00:56:50,480 --> 00:56:52,640 I'd love to know if she's a catfish or not, 1184 00:56:52,720 --> 00:56:54,920 and if she's not, I'd love to see her in person, 1185 00:56:55,520 --> 00:56:56,760 'cause damn! 1186 00:57:00,800 --> 00:57:03,200 -[gurgling] -[spits] 1187 00:57:06,120 --> 00:57:07,360 [echoes] 1188 00:57:14,000 --> 00:57:16,640 -[Ava] Hi, Kai! -[Chanel] What's up, Kai? 1189 00:57:19,440 --> 00:57:20,880 -[Ava] What? -Okay. 1190 00:57:21,680 --> 00:57:23,440 [Ava] This does not look like Kai's apartment. 1191 00:57:23,520 --> 00:57:26,000 -This is not Kai's apartment. -[Ava] Okay. Um… 1192 00:57:27,080 --> 00:57:29,360 -Uh, what's going on? -Look. 1193 00:57:29,880 --> 00:57:31,600 -Okay, let's just sit. -[Chanel] Let's sit. 1194 00:57:31,680 --> 00:57:33,040 What is going on? 1195 00:57:34,200 --> 00:57:37,640 "Ava, you are the first player to have been blocked from The Circle." 1196 00:57:37,720 --> 00:57:38,680 Thank you. Yes. 1197 00:57:38,760 --> 00:57:42,000 -We know. We know about the blocking. -Yes, we know about this. 1198 00:57:42,080 --> 00:57:44,120 As if it can't bother us any more. 1199 00:57:45,320 --> 00:57:48,520 "However, The Circle is giving you a second chance." 1200 00:57:48,600 --> 00:57:50,240 What? Wh… [chuckles] 1201 00:57:50,320 --> 00:57:52,560 -Okay. -Honestly? 1202 00:57:52,640 --> 00:57:54,480 [Ava] I don't know what to say. 1203 00:57:54,560 --> 00:57:57,600 What does that mean? What does a second chance mean? 1204 00:57:59,400 --> 00:58:04,880 "To remain in the game, you must commit the ultimate act of identity theft." 1205 00:58:05,880 --> 00:58:06,720 Oh, no, no, no! 1206 00:58:07,680 --> 00:58:10,680 [Ava] "You must clone one of your fellow players." 1207 00:58:10,760 --> 00:58:12,000 I'm so confused. 1208 00:58:12,080 --> 00:58:14,440 Okay, "You must clone one of your fellow players." 1209 00:58:15,880 --> 00:58:17,000 Do we have to catfish? 1210 00:58:18,480 --> 00:58:19,920 Okay, so we get to go back in. 1211 00:58:20,840 --> 00:58:22,320 Okay, we get to go back in. 1212 00:58:22,400 --> 00:58:24,280 [echoes] Oh my God! 1213 00:58:25,280 --> 00:58:26,400 [theme music playing]