The Circle Season 6: Blockings, Betrayals, and Other Wild Moments From Episodes 9-12

Summary Season 6 of The Circle features wild blockings and betrayals, with alliances broken and ignored.

Caress sacrificed herself for Kyle, leading to her shock elimination and a rap performance upon exiting.

Jordan's chaotic gameplay, attempts to take down Myles, and explosive chat with Quori-Tyler add to the suspense.

The Circle season 6 is well underway, and there were some wild blockings and betrayals unveiled in episodes 9-12. While The Circle season 6 was off to a slow start, the second round of episodes quickly sped things up, including Stephanie "Steffi" Hill's unfair blocking, Cassie Saylor's catastrophic strategy, and the self-elimination of Max the AI bot. The Circle season 6's cast is more brutal than ever, with alliances shattered and ignored at every moment. The latest drop of episodes will make the weeklong wait for the final installment nearly excruciating.

The Circle season 6 was disappointing at first, but now, it's wilder than ever. Myles Reed and Quori-Tyler Bullock spawned dating rumors, Cassie couldn't handle being called a snake in the grass, and no one could detect Max as the AI chatbot. Furthermore, Jordan "Big J" Staff came in hot to the game, and ranch hand Autumn Nielsen couldn't catch a break, leading to her untimely but all-too-predictable demise. As The Circle season 6 cast members would say, the tea is piping hot, and it's time to dig into the wildest moments in episodes 9-12.

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Paul Self-Blocking For Kyle

Paul Eliminated Himself For His Ride Or Die

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After four jam-packed episodes, it can be difficult to remember that Caress Russell, AKA Paul, chose to sacrifice herself for Kyle Fuller rather than stay in the game. The Circle provided the pair with a difficult choice after one of them scored the lowest in the rankings: if both chose to stay, both would be eliminated. If both chose to sacrifice, they would also be eliminated. However, if one contestant chose to stay due to the "ride or die" clause and one sacrificed, the one who chose to stay would be saved.

Kyle and Paul grappled with their choices, with Kyle ultimately choosing to stay. Caress, knowing her game as Paul was probably over anyway, shockingly chose to self-eliminate and found herself blocked from The Circle. Kyle couldn't believe his luck and seemed genuinely touched by Paul's selfless move. Unsurprisingly, Caress, AKA Paul, chose to visit Kyle. The professional basketball player was shocked when Caress walked through the door, but the pair got along like old friends.

The rest of the cast seemed sad but not shocked that Paul was eliminated. However, they were taken aback when Caress, rather than her rapper brother, Paul, appeared on their screens. Caress proceeded to rap a few impressive bars, proving her hip-hop prowess upon her exit. While Paul not making it to the end of the game isn't shocking, the choice to self-eliminate was unexpected.

Autumn Confronting Lauren

Contestants Aren't Always So Upfront On The Circle

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It's no secret that Autumn had a tough entrance into The Circle. While the pre-weight loss Big J easily won some cast members over despite his villainous, behind-the-scenes behavior, Autumn struggled to make connections. As she astutely pointed out to Jordan after her elimination, blonde, Southern girls didn't seem to do well in The Circle. However, before the "ride or die" twist expired, Autumn had one contestant she needed to speak with: Lauren LaChant.

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Lauren made an epic gameplay mistake by throwing Autumn under the bus in the previous drop of episodes. Her blunder was so severe that it became shocking Autumn and Lauren weren't the ones making the stay or sacrifice "ride or die" decision instead of Paul and Kyle. However, Lauren said in the group chat that insulting Autumn in the game was a strategic decision. Autumn rightfully felt this made no sense. In a move most The Circle players don't make, Autumn chose to confront her.

Lauren's innocent act was in full swing as Autumn tried to understand why her "ride or die" would turn on her. Her explanation that she and Autumn had a positive conversation right beforehand didn't explain her error in judgment. While remaining honest and direct, Lauren and Autumn were shockingly able to make up and remain loyal to each other. However, Autumn rightfully didn't trust anyone in the game, which ultimately led to her downfall. She never had a fair shake.

Kyle And Olivia's Flirt Session

Kyle Traded One Catfish For Another

One of the most entertaining aspects of The Circle is watching the genuine players interact with catfish. Kyle lamented the loss of one of his biggest allies, Paul, noting that he was a catfish. Unfortunately for Kyle, he leaped into the arms of another catfish, Brandon Baker, AKA Olivia, as he soaked in the hot tub. One interesting twist in gameplay this season is the cast's apparent disinterest in eliminating catfish. This was a primary focus in previous seasons, but in The Circle season 6, cast members seem to value all of their alliances regardless of who's behind the picture.

One interesting twist in gameplay this season is the cast's apparent disinterest in eliminating catfish.

Kyle has been clear in his commitment to his wife, so watching him flirt with Olivia while keeping her picture near was both surprising and entertaining. Brandon was also hilarious to watch in this scene as his face turned redder and redder, especially as he and Kyle exchanged pictures. What was more shocking than their flirting was how neither of them was genuine, unlike Quori-Tyler and Myles' budding romance. It's all for gameplay, but it also made for a highly entertaining and deliciously awkward scene.

Jordan Fighting To Block Myles

He's Relentless In His Pursuit

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Jordan really heated The Circle in some unexpected and fiery ways after the "ride or die" gameplay expired. Quori-Tyler came out on top in the rankings, but as usual, The Circle had a twist: her "ride or die" would also contribute to the blocking as a secret influencer. Quori-Tyler and her "ride or die," Jordan, had gotten along in previous conversations, but Jordan was ready to strike down his arch-nemesis in The Circle, Myles. Unfortunately for Jordan, Myles was Quori-Tyler's greatest ally in The Circle, and she didn't budge.

As Quori-Tyler put her foot down and wanted to block Autumn, Jordan tried to convince her to take out a more powerful player since Autumn was unpopular and a non-factor. While the points he raised were valid, Quori-Tyler wasn't willing to blow up her game. Instead of making a decision together, Quori-Tyler left the chat and eliminated Autumn without the blessing of Jordan. Due to his risky gameplay, Quori-Tyler became aware of Jordan's vendetta against Myles, meaning he had to double down.

Jordan may have ruined his own game trying to take down Myles.

Jordan was ready to ruin Myles' game from the start. After one chat with Myles, he decided the AI engineer was running the game and began his plan to take him down. He spread lies about Myles in nearly every conversation, whether that was telling Lauren that Myles was saying negative things about her or alluding to Myles flirting with him. Ironically, Myles was one of Jordan's closest allies in The Circle, and his gameplay would benefit more from maintaining him as an ally than putting him on blast. However, this was not the approach that Jordan took.

Jordan's Explosive Circle Chat

He Spilled All The Tea

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After trying to convince Quori-Tyler to fall on her sword by eliminating her closest ally, Jordan felt he had nothing else to lose. Jordan is clearly The Circle season 6's villain, but his behavior after Autumn's elimination became shockingly unhinged. He betrayed Myles and Quori-Tyler in the group chat by calling them out for running the game, surprising everyone involved. Lauren seemed the most likely to hear him out and agreed Myles and Quori-Tyler were the most dangerous players. Unfortunately, Jordan went after Kyle as an ally rather than Lauren.

It's unclear whether Jordan can survive another day in The Circle playing the game so quickly and explosively.

While it's unclear whether Jordan was aware of the Tres Fuegos group, Kyle was not excited to engage in a chat with Jordan. However, Jordan brought up some compelling points about how Myles and Quori-Tyler would always choose each other, and Kyle was no one's number one. Surprisingly, Kyle seemed to hear Jordan out, whose game became so chaotic it was almost unbelievable. Never before has a cast member in The Circle been so openly bitter in a group chat. It's unclear whether Jordan can survive another day in The Circle, playing the game so quickly and explosively.

Given the strategic element of The Circle, it's shocking how bad Jordan's gameplay is. He had a real alliance with Myles, even if it was fake from his point of view. Instead of trying to take Myles out and somehow replace him in the alliance with Kyle and Quori-Tyler, he could've worn down the relationship between Myles and Kyle and replaced the professional basketball player. It would've been a longer game, but his openly chaotic game will turn everyone against him. It would be shocking if Jordan wasn't blocked before the finale.​​​​​​​

Jordan's Conversation With Quori-Tyler

He's Doing Everything He Can To Turn Her Against Myles

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After gunning for Myles' elimination in the influencer chat, it seems the bridge between Quori-Tyler and Jordan was burned forever. However, Quori-Tyler is perhaps the most strategic player in the season, and she was willing to hear Jordan out. It's unclear if she took him seriously, but she listened to Jordan when he suggested she would eventually have to cut ties with Myles and Kyle if she wanted to win the game. While Jordan reaching out to Quori-Tyler after he blew his entire game up was shocking, her reaction wasn't.

Quori-Tyler is the strongest player in the game, despite Jordan's obsession with Myles. She has positive relationships with every player. She and Myles have a strategic romantic relationship, and Quori-Tyler and Olivia consistently have positive chats. Additionally, she's fostered a four-way alliance between her, Olivia, Myles, and Kyle, with whom she shares a brotherly relationship. Lauren was even able to win Quori-Tyler back despite the pair never feeding each other information. Jordan is certainly the last cast member on Quori-Tyler's list, and he knows it. Unless Olivia eliminates her, she has a clear path to winning.

Olivia Becoming The Super Secret Influencer

Who Will She Choose To Eliminate?

With Quori-Tyler as the most powerful player in the game, it's shocking that Olivia became the super-secret influencer. Additionally, Olivia's decision is unpredictable. There are compelling reasons for her to eliminate every player in the game. Eliminating Jordan because of their lack of relationship and the sheer chaos he caused would be the easiest but least intelligent decision. Jordan will continue playing the villain, but he doesn't have the strongest relationships. Lauren is another player Olivia could eliminate, but Lauren would likely protect Olivia in the ratings.

While Olivia has a budding flirtationship with Kyle, he could ultimately choose Quori-Tyler and Myles above her. Additionally, Quori-Tyler and Myles are running the game and have a clear path to the finale if they aren't anonymously blocked. If Olivia were to make a smart decision, she would eliminate Quori-Tyler. Eliminating Myles would normally put a target on Jordan's back, but no one would believe Jordan would become the super secret influencer on The Circle. Quori-Tyler has the best relationships and is in the best place to win the game. Kyle could also win, but Olivia won't eliminate him.

Quori-Tyler will have no problem getting rid of Olivia or ranking her low because she sees her as a threat.

Additionally, Quori-Tyler and Jordan agreed that Olivia was playing an emotional game. The former NBA cheerleader hadn't admitted that openly until her conversation with Jordan, but it's clear she knows that's true. Quori-Tyler will have no problem getting rid of Olivia or ranking her low because she sees her as a threat. Jordan and Quori-Tyler seem to be the only players who take Olivia's gameplay seriously.

Olivia has a target on her back after receiving multiple gifts, winning the influencer spot more than once, and being voted the nicest player in the game. However, many of the previous winners of The Circle were some of the nicest players. For example, Frank Grimsley and James Jefferson were consistently kind in their interactions in The Circle. Olivia could join these traditionally "nice" Circle winners if she plays her cards right.

Jordan went from being sarcastic and mean behind the scenes to airing all of his grievances in The Circle chat in the latest episodes, making season 6 one of the most compelling seasons yet. From Caress as Paul sacrificing herself to Jordan making last-ditch attempts to save himself, The Circle season 6's finale can't come soon enough. Who Olivia chooses will impact her standing in the game, and she would be right to eliminate a powerful player under the guise of her anonymity. The Circle season 6 crown could still belong to anyone going into the finale.

The Circle season 6, episodes 1-12 are available to stream on Netflix.

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