The Circle Season 4: Inside Alyssa & Bru’s Relationship Post-Filming

Summary Bru & Alyssa's flirtation on The Circle was for the game, as they talked about dating outside the show.

Bru has been in a relationship since 2021 with Anna Sitar, despite lying about his relationship status on the show.

Alyssa is in a relationship with Catfish John Franklin, sharing their love on social media since mid-2022.

After The Circle season 4 ended in 2022, there were questions about the relationship status of Alyssa Ljubicich and Josh “Bru” Brubaker, and it's time to share an update on the reality alums. The two were in an alliance on one of the best reality TV shows. They also seemed to have chemistry when they met face to face. While they didn't appear in the newest season, The Circle season 6, Alyssa and Bru were some of the most memorable contestants.

Flirting was a staple in The Circle season 4, and there was plenty of it in the popular installment of the Netflix reality hit. Alyssa and Bru were no exception, as members of the "The Throuple" alliance with Yu Ling Wu. Though the banter between the three was mostly for fun, Alyssa and Bru continued playing off that connection when they met. Alyssa chose to visit Bru after she was blocked. Then, they joked about kissing at the end of the game. Bru even called Alyssa his soulmate from The Circle after realizing their outfits were complementary.

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Bru & Alyssa's Flirtation In The Circle Was For The Game

They Talked About Dating Outside The Show

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It seemed like there were sparks between The Circle castmates, especially after Alyssa made it clear that she thought Bru was lovely. However, it’s unlikely that the two ever dated in real life. Though his profile may have stated that Bru was single, his relationship status seems purely a strategic move that he didn't disclose on the show. Although, maybe Bru and Alyssa did try their hand at dating outside the show, and it simply didn't work out. After all, The Circle is a game, and Bru and Alyssa were clearly playing to win.

Bru Is In A Relationship

He's Been In One Since 2021

As it turns out, Bru has been in a relationship since 2021 with Anna Sitar, a content creator based in Los Angeles. Since The Circle season 4 was released in May 2022, it looks like Bru was lying about his relationship status. However, it's possible Bru and Anna weren't dating when he filmed the show. The Circle usually films about a year in advance, so it's likely Bru and Anna began dating after he got back from filming. It's unclear how the pair met, but they probably knew each other before he filmed The Circle and started a real relationship post-filming.

Despite some rumors online that Bru and Anna broke up in early 2024, according to a [deleted] Reddit thread, the couple is still in a relationship. While they don't post each other much on social media, Bru and Anna still seem more in love than ever. The couple recently went to Seoul, Korea, together in May, where Bru shared a series of photos of the couple's adventures on Instagram. They also attended Stage Coach in April, taking classic dancing poses together. It's safe to say Bru and Anna are still going strong.

Alyssa Is Also In A Relationship

She's Dating The Circle Season 4 Catfish John Franklin

Though a relationship between Bru and Alyssa is off the table, The Circle delivered another match for Alyssa in Catfish Momma Carol, aka John Franklin. Alyssa and John have shared their relationship on social media since mid-2022 and seem incredibly in love. Both regularly share sweet photos from their everyday lives. The most recent photo they took together was of the couple at a wedding in April. Alyssa captioned the image, "bb wake up it’s wedding season." This relationship was a shock to many, John and Alyssa are the cutest couple to come out of The Circle.

Alyssa and John likely started dating shortly after The Circle season 4 aired.

Besides her relationship with John, The Circle alum Alyssa is thriving professionally. She continues to be a sex and relationship coach and offers tips on her Instagram page. Alyssa was even a speaker at the TEDxUCDavis event in April.

While Alyssa and Bru made a strong connection during their time on The Circle, a romantic relationship wasn't in the cards for them. It was a surprise that Bru had a girlfriend, and it was a bit disappointing at first that he and Alyssa hadn't become romantically involved. Nonetheless, both Bru and Alyssa are in happy relationships, and Alyssa did leave The Circle season 4 with someone, just not Bru.

The Circle is available to stream on Netflix.

Sources: Alyssa Ljubicich/Instagram, Josh "Bru" Brubaker/Instagram, deleted]/Reddit