Savannah (and her adorable dog Samson) have one strategy to win The Circle: overshare. This recent college grad is looking to forge genuine connections in the game and bond over her past health struggles with the other players. Three years ago, Savannah underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, and now she’s cherishing everything that life has to offer.

As a VIP tour manager for rock and metal bands, Heather knows all about striking the right chord — and that’s why she’s playing the game as someone else. She’s choosing to enter The Circle as Andy, a studly bass player and her former fling, who friend-zoned her. But she isn’t holding on to any hard feelings because music and a $100,000 cash prize is the way to her heart. 

If Kevin, aka KFern, had to describe himself, it would be the “life of the party” — this wine and alcohol sales rep knows how to turn up and have a good time. But don’t be fooled by his easygoing attitude and killer smile, because he’s all about closing the deal. Kevin plans on using his cutthroat professional instincts to convince everybody in the game that he’s the top dog. 

Growing up in a conservative Christian household, Garret had to hide his identity as a gay man for years. Now that this fitness trainer is living out and proud (and with his two cats) in West Hollywood, he’s done pretending to be anyone but himself. That’s why catfishing has zero appeal to Garret. He’s heading into the game to win the big prize and make lasting genuine connections with the other players. 

This single Southern gentleman is coming into The Circle as himself and hoping to charm the virtual pants off the competition. But should drama come knocking on his apartment door, he’s more than prepared to handle it, as Darian navigates conflict daily in the classroom as a middle school teacher. 

Deb is turning back the clock in The Circle by entering the experiment as a 26-year-old catfish named Rachel. Working in higher education and spending her days on college campuses give this mother insight into the minds of young people today. But will she be able to bring the rizz and convince the rest of the players that she’s Gen Z material?

This cybersecurity expert knows people have a tendency to underestimate her — and she’s planning on using that to her advantage in the game. And since protecting virtual systems is her day job, there might be no one better equipped in the #CircleChat to suss out a catfish lurking behind the screen. 

Players be warned: Antonio is ready to messy, petty, and do whatever it takes to make it to the end of the competition. So will anyone be surprised that he’s planning on catfishing his way to the top? The insurance adjuster is playing as his bestie Tierra, a beauty influencer with a smile radiant enough to lure everyone into his trap. 

Education staffer by day and OnlyFans model by night, Madelyn has plenty of experience when it comes to switching up her persona. But she’s also all about defying expectations and living unapologetically. Madelyn is choosing to be 100% herself in The Circle and make waves with her fun-loving personality and social media savvy. 

Meet the Scarlotta twins, aka Nicky and Jojo, the latest siblings to enter The Circle as a two-for-one package deal. These construction workers refuse to spend any time apart, so they’re bringing double the energy (and Staten Island pride) to the game, where they’ll play as Nicky’s girlfriend, Gianna.