Circle Spy

The first unofficial fan website for Channel 4's social media reality show The Circle, from the guys behind @bbspy. Follow us for news, pics, videos and more!

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS

Channel 4 has sadly confirmed today that it has AXED The Circle UK after three series to “create space for new ideas”

However, Broadcast reports that production company Studio Lambert is already in talks with Netflix about a fourth run #TheCircle #TheCircleUK

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

The fact that #TheCircle UK no longer exists after this ABSOLUTELY PERFECT twist is one of the biggest TV injustices of all time 😭

[sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ @superTV247]

I will never stop thinking about Tally vs Tally on #TheCircle - I still stand by that it’s one of the greatest reality TV twists I’ve ever seen, and the way it went on to unfold was just perfection

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

Sad news everyone - #TheCircle is leaving the Salford apartment block (where all versions have been filmed since 2019), meaning the chances of the UK version coming back are now even slimmer 😭 #TheCircleUK

[sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ @superTV247]

The iconic apartment block where #TheCircle UK and USA series were filmed is currently being dismantled, de-rigged and turned back into regular flats 🥲

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

Bad news: Netflix has TURNED DOWN a revival of The Circle UK after it was axed by Channel 4 😭

However, the streaming giant is reportedly planning to feature more British players in the US version! Details this way… #TheCircle #TheCircleNetflix https://t.co/UMxcHoZVSl

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

Channel 4 may have axed The Circle, but there's still hope for the future - as Studio Lambert has CONFIRMED that Netflix is in talks for a fourth series of the UK version!

Full story here: https://t.co/l8PigNmlrx #TheCircle #TheCircleUK

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

It's official - Channel 4 has AXED The Circle UK after three years to make room for "new ideas", despite the latest series attracting the show's highest ratings yet.

Full story on the big news here: https://t.co/mgwXgpJpUx #TheCircle #TheCircleUK

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WTF?!
It's one of the best new shows to come along in ages and they're giving up on it already?!
Bizarre!!

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

Following Channel 4's decision to axe #TheCircle, Studio Lambert has stopped accepting contestant applications for 'a potential fourth series' and closed the UK section on its casting website

There's still hope though - Netflix is in talks to pick up the UK version #TheCircleUK

[Scott Paige @_ScottPaige]

Such a shame about The Circle. Even more gutted as I was actually going back in the next series as Billy’s Mum. 😔❤️ #TheCircle

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

For those wondering how #TheCircle performed for Channel 4, here are the consolidated series average ratings (including All 4):

7-day
S1 - 1.01million
S2 - 1.25m
Celeb - 1.56m
S3 - 1.38m

28-day
S1 - 1.13m
S2 - 1.36m
Celeb - 1.59m
S3 - 1.48m (so far)

[JD @Jonny_Dodds]

This is a huge shame. The Circle UK is excellent reality tv and while it may get a 4th run on Netflix, the fact that audiences wouldn’t be watching and reacting to it at the same time every night really takes away from the fun of it ☹️ #TheCircleUK

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

That said, the news is not entirely surprising - C4 was hit hard by the pandemic, slashing its content spend by £150m, and while things are now looking up (£11m has been added back to the budget) bosses will be looking to stretch the pennies further #TheCircle

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

Devastating decision by @Channel4 to drop #TheCircle - it’s the most innovative and original new reality format of the last decade, the ratings were slowly rising and the latest series was by far the most entertaining yet

Hopefully C4’s loss will be Netflix’s gain ⭕️ @NetflixUK

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

“…how we reinvent and create space for new ideas, and so we have decided not to commission the show for a fourth season. We’d like to thank Studio Lambert, Motion and all those involved for The Circle’s huge success over the last three series.”

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

🚨 BREAKING NEWS

Channel 4 has sadly confirmed today that it has AXED The Circle UK after three series to “create space for new ideas”

However, Broadcast reports that production company Studio Lambert is already in talks with Netflix about a fourth run #TheCircle #TheCircleUK

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

“…North and Motion Content Group to invest in such an innovative show and to have given it a springboard for its international format success.

“In much the same way as when we originally commissioned The Circle, Channel 4 has a responsibility to continually look at…

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

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#TheCircle USA is BACK! Season two premiered on Netflix today and the first four episodes are now available to watch in the UK!

Brand new episodes drop every Wednesday at 8am ⭕️

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[Circle Spy @circlespy]

@kimmiejane1991 @JoshxReid @TheCircleZone Each week the players get a day off so they can have a break from filming activity (although they’re still not allowed to leave the apartment building)

This is reflected in the TV schedule (no show on Saturdays)

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

All hail the four queens of #TheCircle 2021!

[Circle Spy @circlespy]

One last note, hope we'll see #TheCircle return to a partly live format in the future - obviously not possible this year due to the pandemic, but the finals felt a bit flat

(Personally missed the Friday interview shows too!)