SETTING THE SCENE
SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The original British version of the reality television format in which people from all walks of life compete in a popularity contest via a social media platform to win a cash prize.
THE STORY UNFOLDS
EPISODE 01In the first episode, the players make themselves at home in their individual apartments, before creating their profiles. The wrong choice of picture could ruin their chance of winning up to £50,000.
Sep 18, 2018
EPISODE 02In their first full day in The Circle, the contestants are working on their gameplans. Dan and Alex become Influencers, with the power to remove a fellow player. Who do they pick?
Sep 19, 2018
EPISODE 03The players win a special party. There's dancing, risqué party games and some late night pillow talk. And The Circle welcomes a new player to the game, Sinead - AKA 'Christopher'.
Sep 20, 2018
EPISODE 04The game-playing intensifies, there's some serious flirtation going on, and before the night is out one of the players will be blocked from The Circle.
Sep 21, 2018
EPISODE 05The game hots up as several players suss out some gameplans. A psychic medium enters The Circle. And Freddie treats himself to a victory streak after getting some good news.
Sep 23, 2018
EPISODE 06There's a man cave, some surprising revelations, a shock meeting, and two players are blocked as the game play heats up.
Sep 24, 2018
EPISODE 07Two new players join the gang. Christopher/Sinead sends a shock message. Genelle and Dan bond. There's also politics, pizza, wine, pyjamas, and possibly even some romance.
Sep 25, 2018
EPISODE 08As newbies Scotty and Hannah bed in, there's fighting talk and flirty talk in the group as things get a little bit personal and heated.
Sep 26, 2018
EPISODE 09Tension mounts as the fallout from last night's game continues. After all the flirting, Sian tries to figure out who to trust. There's also a portrait painting and more mudslinging.
Sep 27, 2018
EPISODE 10Tonight Genelle makes a stunning announcement to the gang, and there's not one but two shock exits as a newbie enters The Circle. Did Psychic Ryan see any of this coming?
Sep 28, 2018
EPISODE 11Romance could be on the cards for new catfish Mairead. The Ratings take place. And is it the end for The Three Musketeers?
Sep 30, 2018
EPISODE 12The Blocking cliffhanger is resolved, with either Psychic Ryan (and Kathy) or Alex/Kate leaving the game, while two new players enter.
Oct 1, 2018
EPISODE 13There's some crushes, match-making and sexting going on in The Circle. And as the latest round of ratings looms, another 'at risk' player faces The Block.
Oct 2, 2018
EPISODE 14A lot of people in The Circle are getting pretty suspicious, with their catfish alarms on red alert. There's still time for some lads' chat though. And yoga.
Oct 3, 2018
EPISODE 15Sian and Precious seek to put aside their differences, while a shock Blocking with no Influencers, leaves five players facing a difficult decision.
Oct 4, 2018
EPISODE 16The players wake up to big news: The Circle is now complete - meaning that one of them will definitely win £50,000. Sian shares her 'naked' thoughts. And another player is Blocked.
Oct 5, 2018
EPISODE 17With only one day left, anything can happen in The Circle. There's a new ratings alert with another surprise Blocking - leaving only four contestants, with everything to play for.
Oct 7, 2018
EPISODE 18The remaining players leave their apartments and finally come face to face for the Live Final, as it's revealed who is the most popular in The Circle and has got their hands on the £50,000 prize.
Oct 8, 2018
EPISODE 19Players from across the series reflect on their time spent in The Circle, as presenters Maya Jama and Alice Levine relive with them all the best moments from inside the famous apartment
Oct 16, 2018