Summary
- Alana Duval, a contestant from Season 1 of The Circle, has become a successful model and influencer with an impressive Instagram following.
- Karyn Blanco, known as "The Silent Celeb," has gained popularity as a musician and performer, showcasing her unique fashion sense on social media.
- Joey Sasso, the winner of Season 1, has maintained his wholesome and family-oriented image, frequently sharing updates about his large family and speaking about his sobriety journey on Instagram.
The Circle season 5, aired in December 2022, meaning the series is ripe for a new crop of characters.
While not every player made it far on the show, each competitor earned a fairly strong platform due to their time in their little apartment. There are some The Circle may even deserve a second chance.
Alana Duval
The Circle Season 1
The Circle
- Release Date
- January 1, 2020
- Directors
- Tom Lowry
- Franchise(s)
- The Circle
Cast
Michelle Buteau
WHERE TO WATCH
Alana was the gorgeous model who seemed too good to be true to the other Circle players. Because of this, she was blocked at the end of the first episode, much to Joey's disappointment. Today, Alana boasts an impressive 149k followers on her Instagram. She is a model for Aston Models LA and frequently posts pictures showcasing the classic beauty that resulted in her boot from the show. While she remained friends with Joey Sasso for a while, likely, the relationship never came to fruition.
Karyn Blanco
The Circle Season 1
Karyn was one of the show's early catfishers, pretending to be a young feminine woman named Mercedeze. Karyn used this strategy to gain attention but worked hard to keep true to her own funny and intelligent personality. Her goal was to show the world how much more likely a woman is to be given a chance when she is thin, feminine, and straight.
Since she was blocked from the show, Karyn has developed a following as a musician and performer, garnering 137k followers on her Instagram. Using the stage name "The Silent Celeb," Karyn spends a lot of time entertaining crowds with her smooth voice. Her Instagram is full of lifestyle-type posts and many posts featuring her unique fashion.
Miranda Bissonnette
The Circle Season 1
Miranda ed the show after the first episode, which didn't allow her to quite make it in with the "it" crowd of The Circle. She initially made a connection with Sammie but quickly ruined that when Miranda falsely accused Sammie of being a catfish. It was her connection with Joey, however, that made her stand out, sharing a steamy kiss with him after her elimination.
Despite her reasonably short time on the show, Miranda is quite popular. She and Joey did not go on to have a relationship, however. Miranda is dating fellow content creator Matt Hunkins and continues to model and have a career as an influencer.
Alex Lake
The Circle Season 1
Alex chose to compete on The Circle as the bearded hunk, Adam, a role he found more challenging than he had anticipated. His cringy attempts at flirting didn't seem to work on the female contestants, only snagging a fellow catfish, Rebecca, AKA Seaburn. In real life, Alex is a slightly dorky yet adorable guy who is married to an equally adorable wife and cute cats. He also spilled some tea on life in The Circle apartments.
Sean Taylor
The Circle Season 1
Sean was another late addition to the show. Originally, she hid her plus-size frame behind pictures of her thin and modelesque coworker but later revealed her true self to the other competitors. Her brave decision was ired, and despite forming one of the best The Circle friendships with Rebecca, she still ended up blocked in the show's tenth episode.
Unsurprisingly, due to her job as a social media expert, Sean has done well on Instagram, with 168k followers. She posts pictures featuring adorable fashion aimed at plus-size women and has a tagline that reads "helping big-bellied babes feel hot and find clothes." She advocates for inclusive brands, ing black-owned, female-empowering, and plus-size-friendly products.
Seaburn Williams
The Circle Season 1
Seaburn, AKA Rebecca, was another fan-favorite catfish and finished in fifth place in season 1. Seaburn chose to compete as his girlfriend, stating that he wanted the opportunity and freedom to wear his heart on his sleeves and be emotional in a way he never felt he could before.
Today, Seaburn and Rebecca may have ended their relationship, as there is no recent sign of her on his Instagram. The comedy-focused influencer currently has 247k followers. He competed on the TV series Influence Me to raise funds and knowledge for the JED Foundation, which s emotional health for teens and young adults.
Chris Sapphire
The Circle Season 1
Chris decided to compete as his full and authentic self, which he always brought to the table. As one of the funniest cast on The Circle, his brutally honest and open personality made him a favorite among the other players, which allowed him to have a strong finish in fourth place. Chris is still considered one of the most memorable contestants across any of The Circle seasons, so it's no surprise that the show chose him to host the season 3 reunion special. With a massive follower of 493k on Instagram, Chris has secured excellent brand partnerships, such as Airsculpt and Manscaped. He also starred in Dancing Queen on Netflix.
Sammie Cimarelli
The Circle Season 1
Sammie is another contestant who had no interest in wearing a mask throughout her time on the show. She was open and honest, creating secure bonds with her fellow finalists. As the third-place runner-up, she didn't win the big prize but was still awarded $10,000 before leaving the show. Sammie describes herself as a plant and animal mama, but she has also given birth to a beautiful son since appearing on The Circle with 13 Reasons Why actor Spence Moore II.
Shubham Goel
The Circle Season 1
Shubham, who started season 1 ranked completely last by his fellow contestants, was universally loved by the crew shortly after that. Affectionately dubbed "Shooby," the virtual reality game designer created an incredibly tight bond with Joey and "Rebecca."
Today, Shooby has a 522k following on Instagram and seems to be his same adorable self. He posts cute sketches featuring his "dad joke" type humor and maintains a lighthearted and cheerful presence. He and Joey were among the most unexpected friendships on The Circle, and fans will be happy to know they still appear tight. He later appeared on The Circle season 5, where he was forced to play a catfish and didn't do nearly as well.
Joey Sasso
The Circle Season 1
An unlikely fan favorite, Joey started the show appearing to be the basic "Jersey Shore wannabe" type. However, he quickly surprised contestants and viewers, revealing himself to be a wholesome family guy with a heart of pure gold. Suddenly, everyone was rooting for Joey, which allowed him to become the show's first winner.
Joey's Instagram perfectly exemplifies just how wholesome he is. He frequently shares images and videos of his large family with his 868k followers, reinforcing his frequent claims of "family first" while on the show. He also has maintained the most connections with his season 1 competitors, frequently featuring or tagging them. Joey speaks often about maintaining his sobriety, which he first shared when he appeared on Perfect Match season 1. While he proposed to fellow Netflix star Kariselle Snow, the pair are no longer together. Regardless, The Circle season 1 star Joey remains popular after his reality TV appearances.
Sources: Alana Duval/Instagram, Karyn Mercedeze/Instagram, Sean Taylor/Instagram, Chris Sapphire/Instagram, Shubham Goel/Instagram, Joey Sasso/Instagram
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