Keeping up With Netflix's 'The Circle': Where Are the Winners Now?
Most of the winners from Netflix's reality series 'The Circle' have leveraged their newfound fame to flourish as social media influencers.
Apr. 4 2024, Updated 12:54 p.m. ET
If you need a bonafide break from dating reality shows that satisfy your need for juicy, overproduced drama, look no further than Netflix's reality competition series The Circle.
It's essentially a popularity contest where the contestants vote on which fellow contestant is their favorite! But here's the twist: They don't meet until the finale. Yes, that's right — this is a game of top-tier social media strategy.
With the highly anticipated Season 6 of The Circle premiering on April 17, 2024, now seems like the perfect time to catch up with the past five winners of the show. What have they been up to since claiming victory in their respective seasons? Keep reading for all the known details!
Joey Sasso, winner of 'The Circle' Season 1, has capitalized on his fame.
So, what's new with the winner of The Circle Season 1, Joey Sasso? Nowadays, he's busy running his own clothing line called the Sasso Fam Collection and creating engaging content for TikTok and Instagram.
According to a ScreenRant report, he even walked the runway once during New York Fashion Week! Beyond that, Joey has ventured into other TV shows such as Match Me If You Can, Perfect Match, and Girls5Eva.
DeLeesa St. Agathe, winner of 'The Circle' Season 2, is now an influencer.
After winning Season 2 of The Circle, DeLeesa St. Agathe has seamlessly transitioned back into her everyday routine alongside her husband, Trevor St. Agathe, and their daughters, Toni and Tori. Leveraging her newfound fame, she now thrives as a social media influencer, focusing on motherhood and lifestyle content.
'The Circle' Season 3 winner James Andre Jefferson is still a comedian.
The affably charming stand-up comedian, James Andre Jefferson, clinched the Season 3 victory on The Circle with a remarkable display of influence.
James continues to thrive as a comedian based in LA (he humorously labels himself a "professional s--t talker" in his Instagram bio), boasting a substantial social media following post-show. His fans adore his comedic reaction videos to various internet phenomena, and James further engages them through his own podcast.
Frank Grimsley, winner of 'The Circle' Season 4, is a full-time content creator.
From the instant Frank Grimsley stepped into the spotlight in Season 4 of The Circle, it was nearly impossible not to be taken by him. The social worker, as revealed to Distractify beforehand, relied on his therapeutic abilities to forge authentic bonds with his fellow competitors on The Circle — no deception required!
Beyond the show, Frank transitioned from his role as a full-time school social worker to embrace a new career path as a social media influencer based in New York City.
Sam Carmona, winner of Season 5 of 'The Circle,' is also a content creator.
Like her predecessors, Sam Carmona, the winner of The Circle Season 5, has leveraged her popularity by becoming a social media influencer. She currently creates content on fan-favorite platforms like TikTok and Instagram while also managing her own merchandise sales through Shopify.
The Circle is now streaming on Netflix.
