THE CIRCLE FINAL - EXPOSED

SPOILER ALERT
If you don't know who won yet, this isn't the video for you. However, in this vid I give you my reaction to the winners, what actually goes on during the final and also answer some more of your questions !
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Lots of love,
Kate xx

[@izzyc6492]

when you are in the circle, are you allowed to nap or have stay alert throughout the day ??

[@Pimbolammy]

i've loved this little behind the scenes of the circle series! so interesting hearing all the show's secrets

[@bethanjones6662]

When you got home did you find that you would still talk to yourself like your still on the show??

[@theone-ro6rz]

I do that even though I haven't been on the show 🤣🤣

[@mandinelb1874]

@@theone-ro6rz Same, I've always done that 😂

[@rcs.tf89]

Do you get paid whilst on the show as you’re missing out on work

[@AlexHobern]

Noo

[@leenolan1469]

@@AlexHobern you don't get paid for each day you're in there? I guess you can make money from deals afterwards but I would've thought they'd give you something

[@rexp1727]

@@AlexHobern that's awful! Being on TV going through all of that and not even getting your rent paid for you while your playing the game. Walk out with nothing. How awkward

[@Kinkyy12Bitch18]

Omd that's deep!!! 😂😂

[@dom404gamer8]

Wow no weekly stripe end

[@aidanmclaren8888]

Did you prefer the ratings this year than last year. As there was less chance of tactical voting (like you did by giving everyone a 1)?

[@DebraPearlstein]

Alex, what if two influencers remain at odds about the decision. Ex: Tim & Georgina re: Paddy/Ella. How does it get resolved?

[@stazoozleswan7869]

1v1 on fortnite

[@petershaw1984]

We have the american version to look forward to. It seems to have been casting for over 4 months so should be soon

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

I hope they show this here.

[@petershaw1984]

@@KarenG.-qs7wc well as far as im aware netflix are making it.

[@petershaw1984]

Alex, do you think the show could work over a longer run? Or would the amount of newbies and being held in isolation before entering for such a long time would be a problem.

[@morgan6289]

I do believe it’s already been filmed, some producers have been talking about how it went.

[@morgan6289]

Peter Shaw it was floating about on twitter a while back so don’t have the links. I know producers were saying the contestants played the game very differently to how the Brits played it - and that religion played a big part in many peoples games.

[@emlohaxoxo]

Would love to see you and James/Sammie together 😍😍

[@hulyepicsa]

Emloha xoxo yes!!!!

[@AlexHobern]

I’ll try and make it happen

[@emlohaxoxo]

@@AlexHobern thank you for the reply 💗 you were my fave in series 1! 😍

[@Dumbcat573]

Tbh I didn’t really like season one

[@eggboi5803]

When someone is blocked and they come to see you, how much time do you guys have together before they're whisked out of your room?

[@AlexHobern]

Anna Binstead not long at all ! Maybe 10 mins max

[@eggboi5803]

@@AlexHobern that's not long at all!!!

[@niamhwelsh]

I met Jack on a train in Scotland just after he and beth got blocked! I wasn’t sure if it was him at first he was sat at the table right across me and actually spoke to me asking if he was on the right train, and I still wasn’t 100% sure til I heard him on the phone saying “we’re Joyce now” 😂😂 After that I spoke to him and we chatted for like 10 mins about the circle and got a photo before he got off at his stop! Actually such a lovely guy 😁

[@dammypospisil]

OMG You really met Beth & Jack? They were my favourite couple! When Jack was blocked I was so sad.. until I realize that he got a second chance! So many positive vibes, so much fun.. I wish "Joyce" would have won this competition. And I also want to meet Jack face two face and talk with him.. he's such a nice guy.

[@niamhwelsh]

Dammy Pospíšil just Jack! Really lovely guy tho x

[@llera_navi]

excited to watch this! I'm gonna miss The Circle, already looking forward to next year's series :)

[@sctmcg]

Honestly, a year later and I still believe that the 'Dan Meets Kate' reveal was the greatest moment in reality TV history! First ever Circle, first ever catfish - it won't be rivalled.

[@AwesomeFlamingoX]

dan and kate the og players

[@maxserafini8127]

In the USA, it was amazing when Adam met Rebecca

[@roberteaston8040]

Do other people live in the building at the same time or is there just loads of empty apartments? and is it used for living in the rest of the year?

[@lacari0805]

Robert Easton I’m guessing all the crew live in the building during shooting as well as they can’t have them meet any public in corridors or at the gym as they can tell the things about the show and other contestants

[@22manky]

I believe it's a brand new block so no one moves in till after the series. That's why it's a different place this year

[@karenbaker1979]

The block in Salford that they used this year is going to be used to film other series’ of The Circle for other countries. I imagine the London block they used last year was brand new, and has now been sold as proper apartments.

[@xFAirYx]

Was there anyone you thought you'd get on with in real life, but then met them and didn't get on?

[@DevilboyScooby]

What drove you and Dan to make a podcast together? And pleeeease try and get Tim on, that would be amazing 😂

[@DashDrones]

Please tell us where Millie is now?

[@lazerbean]

You were a great cat fish and a decent human being, and a deserving winner, was so chuffed when you won!. James/Sammie on the other hand, in my opinion, was a nasty, arrogant back stabber. Not into it at all. So relieved he did not win! We all know that was his master plan, but it didn’t work. Tim was the king of this season, amazing human being. So happy he won the viewers vote.

[@lazerbean]

Chelsea of course! There was no way for him to know that in comparison to the other players, he was coming across as very game focused and the others were coming across as much more themselves and just nicer. No one else played the game like him. He felt the only way he would have a chance to win, was to try and manipulate and coerce the people in that group into getting rid of his competition, Ella who was just a nice woman, much more deserving to be in the final. The only decent thing he did, was ensure that Tim went through to the final with him. This is all just my opinion and take away from it though, as I said before :)

[@starry2006]

From the start Tim played the catfish hunter role which was likely to appeal to the public. His reaction when somebody did challenge him finally in the influencer chat wasn't pleasant, it was like he had to control everything.

[@morganbegg3535]

Sorry did you see Sammie? James was so manipulative and Tim was playing the game but at least he wasn't James

[@lulusparkles]

Tim was the oldest and wisest, therefore a natural leader

[@sammygreen066]

I feel bad for Paddy because he seems to have got so much hate on twitter but he seems like a decent guy and he won fairly. People don’t seem to realise the players are all real people. And I feel bad for all the hate James is getting too. He was just playing the game. He also seems like a decent guy. Not like he can back down once he enters as a catfish

[@superberniecat5042]

I think Paddy's problem was he was very creepy - he's a polarising character like Freddie was last year. Really in your face and trying too hard. He might be a nice guy in real life but all the creepy talk and the bitchiness put me right off him.

[@adampoultney8737]

Just no personality.... It all seemed to be just his sexuality and disability...

[@heyitsamyx7718]

what would happen if the fire alarm went off and you all had to leave the building?

[@chlobo8757]

Their is enough staff crew there to work around getting everyone out without seeing each other

[@adampoultney8737]

^^

[@applefizz123]

Having been on the first season and never having seen the circle before you went in, was it strange watching from an outside perspective in s2?Do you wish you had seen the show before you went in?

[@samrabey89]

I'm gutted paddy won.i really disliked him for day one and he really didn't deserve it. Such a fake person. I no I wouldn't be friends with him.. I voted for woody for the 30k but it was hard to pick between him and Tim so I'm glad Tim won.

[@ianbarrett4166]

It’s a game and played it well

[@samrabey89]

@@ianbarrett4166 bullying people and being fake and saying to people's faces oh I love you, then in secret oh I hate you....says alot about a person. His jealously and fakeness was as apparent as his disabledness

[@ianbarrett4166]

Sam Rabey the show it’s showing that lots of people on social media are fake but people believe it. If it was a popularity contest then why hide behind a profile

[@samrabey89]

@@ianbarrett4166 I get the game. I just don't like him

[@maxfraser1259]

Is it a coincidence that we never see anyone smoking on camera or do they ban it like love island?

[@chlobo8757]

They get to go out to smoke x but I don't think it's necessary to show people smoking

[@TheQjad135]

They smoke on the roof

[@wil2209]

Is it me or did James seem like more of a bad guy when Alex didn’t?

[@jaymap121]

James was mean

[@minners19]

There was just something about James that rubbed me the wrong way. Maybe had he gone in as himself, we would have seen his true self. IDK. But I feel like even though Alex was playing "Kate", he was still very kind to everyone, and his personality came through as such even to the audience. James just seemed like he was in it for one reason and one reason only, the money. I know I know, it's a "game show" and that's what they are trying to do, but it's also a social experiment, and you're on TV, and also a once in a lifetime experience. He came across as very one dimensional. 🤷‍♀

[@vanessag5449]

So glad Tim won the fan vote, what a man!

[@HH-yo8zl]

I’m just happy that you like Tim too. He is so adorable.

[@alexcliffordd9229]

Were you guys briefed on what would happen during a fire alarm situation? If so, what were you meant to do? How would they keep you apart?

[@AlexHobern]

Alex Clifford they would get people to take us out individually

[@hopefuldaisys4054]

U guys seem to voice your thoughts out loud a lot, is there text or a person asking you questions to prompt you?

[@fabguy9222]

Alex, Did you ever try to escape, and tell me your escape plan

[@heyitsrowzee]

do the late players have to stay in hiding for the entire show e.g. did andrea have to spend 2 weeks in hiding just to be in the apartment for an hour?

[@matthewwyeth547]

Of course otherwise they would have seen the players before therefore knowing who is who

[@whosthatpanda7935]

Rose Mason The players that weren’t picked (the guy who lost the vote to go in to Ella, the people that lost the vote to jack and Beth) had to spend weeks in confinement only to find out that they weren’t even going on lmao

[@heyitsrowzee]

WhosThatPanda wow see that’s what I mean. Of course it makes sense for the plot buts it’s hard to believe! I wonder if they get some payment/reimbursement for going on the show and missing work for that

[@ainokami1395]

Do you think the way the winner is picked should be changed as it's a competition of being most popular and not a competition of being most average?

[@St_Clinton]

Do you feel that the show should be done more often through the year, say every 3 or 4 months?

[@ChristopherCusick]

After a year of winning the circle and earning 75K in the bank, would you say your bank account has decreased by spending or increased by because somewhat of a celebrity status?

[@AlexHobern]

Christopher Cusick i haven’t spent a penny of it

[@jakkifrance]

@@AlexHobern 😱♥️🥳

[@chlobo8757]

@@AlexHobern good for you

[@DeeDiamond2981]

@@AlexHobern u are right.. Love from Trinidad And Tobago

[@adampoultney8737]

@@AlexHobern best way to spend it. Let it grow and use it later in life

[@shibahodl]

Do the other finalists get some extra money, depending on their placements?

[@lexi5323]

What is the audition process like?

[@RM-sk8nd]

Alex are you going to watch the US version of The Circle when it comes out on Netflix?

[@AlexHobern]

R M noooo... although it’s already been filmed !

[@tinaw.6178]

@@AlexHobern surpised you're not gonna watch! can you share why you're not interested?

[@chickybaby2277]

I’m sure the US version will lack wit and intelligence and heart just like all of the television we make over here. Kinda wish we wouldn’t touch the concept with a ten foot pole BUT on the other hand, I’d love to be on the show.

[@RainaMcGump]

Hey Alex, loving these videos so thank you for that! I'm going to apply for next years The Circle and was just wondering how you handled being away from your friends and family the whole time x

[@Emma-dj2jk]

How offen can you or do you speak to people - as in the production team or psychologists?

[@steveisme1380]

Thank you for answering my question, I totally agree with you on Tim and Paddy!

[@zainmohammed1000]

Are you and millie still together

[@adampoultney8737]

I believe they are, I think it's been answered before

[@georgiaewington]

One of them (think it was Millie) posted a picture on her instagram story the other day with Alex in it so I’m guessing they are

[@karenbaker1979]

Tim should have 100% won the entire thing. I thought he was amazing, and will actually miss watching him. So glad he won the public vote, as apart from him getting the money, it showed him how much people loved him. I’d happily watch a show just of Tim on his own.

[@lyndseyharrison9100]

Hey...I'm late to the circle party! Just finished it on catch up...I'm wondering whether you actually brought up the whole knock knock joke thing to Dan (after he cooled down) ...well played Alex 👏

[@mancityfan9482]

Watching the circle made me realise the amount of people that talk to themselves is mad

[@bur_nluke8552]

Am I the only person that likes Sammie (aka James)

[@whwuwuehejrk1016]

No, james is the best

[@llera_navi]

nah I think he's great! it's understandable if people weren't a fan of his strategy but some comments about him are really harsh, hopefully it doesn't affect him and his family too much :(

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

I don't like how he used a picture of a baby to hide behind. Cowardly and underhand.

[@S1-84]

I was a fan before the whole COT thing. I think that caused his downfall.

[@emlohaxoxo]

I liked him 🤷‍♀️

[@KevinMCombes]

You should really have “series 2” in the title of this vid... I’ve just watched series 1 and thought this video was about it, got spoiled.

[@adampoultney8737]

Bit of a wierd question, but do you actually have light switches? I've only seen players have the lights turned off by voice, what if you want to get up in the night? Are you monitored at night at all, I know it's very important to keep an eye on the players due to the isolation. Also what if you are feeling unwell, say a headache or something. What are you supposed to do then? I imagine the bright, hot and oppressive lights wouldn't help.

[@pedders9380]

What happens in the months after the final? Do you just go back to normal life?

[@AlexHobern]

_JD2000_ noooo it was mental. So much press and brands trying to work with you

[@nobody_fadhhlanndy7]

It's true actually, the player who has lower rating at the end is the one who most likely to win. Strategically, people would rate players with previous high rating low on the final because they thought they'll have high rating, ergo putting previously low rated player high.

[@evrys3221]

This season was so Nicey Nicey, but it was the first season I watched and loved it. I went back and watched your season and it was hilarious. The rating system was so unbalanced though, glad they changed it. I think Sian would've won with the new ranking system, but I really enjoyed watching you and glad you won!

[@i-am-sushigal007]

I love how happy you are for Tim!

[@mijazukant]

so funny, I realized now the game is from UK, I only watched the US, France and Brazil editions, and now I want Netflix to release the UK seasons in my country as well lmao. Can't wait for that!!!

[@9babyblu]

No question! Just wanted to say I love your opinions on this years season. I 100% agree with all that you've said. #TeamTim #GrandpaTim all the way!! I hope he comes to Twitter :)

[@CuriosityRocks]

What are your expectations for the USA version? Do you think there’s going to be any major cultural differences?

[@adampoultney8737]

Good question

[@Tessachannel28]

It different

[@notfromthebottle4891]

Is it a legit block of flats with other people or have C4 taken over the whole place for like a month?

[@jennistevenson796]

Thanks for this. Is the first series on you tube ?I didn’t see it .

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Yes. Search circle uk

[@andrewirvine4957]

What happens if two chats occur at the same time? Can you switch between them?

[@chlobo8757]

Well as seen on this circle, with Jack he wrapped up convo with Beth left chat and went to brookes, so probably not

[@glitchgaming584]

How do they stop people coming up to the apartment and shouting to people on the roof?

[@petegurd5275]

our opinion - loved the show. So pleased tim won the viewers vote. ok with paddy winning as he was a nice guy (even though the circle of trust - let's gun for ella was a nasty move), but wished woody had won as he was an original, was in it for the fun of it and not playing a game. i hope we see some more of woody but he has said he is not keen on the celebrity after the show

[@hettyfox]

Was it hard adjusting to life back outside of the circle? Also love u Alex ❤️❤️⭕

[@KellyanneKashaS]

The sensory overload coming out that car going to final my anxiety could not have handled that.

[@tomhayes413]

Was the circle still open tho after you had gone back to your rooms after u met everyone ? Could u text everyone still

[@horizonhomecare131]

I agree Alex if you would have told Dan then that would have messed up your game. Alex I Hope you get good sleep. For season 2 I wanted Tim and Sammie to win cause they both played good

[@kk-ei5zz]

Glad Tim won, shame Woody and Ella didn't get anything though.

[@lunalove9395]

they gained a massive following at least, so can hopefully make money from that

[@AwesomeFlamingoX]

i wanted woody to win but he also has celebrity parents so

[@cam8396]

Yes, was really hoping either 3 of them won

[@jacksonhart5961]

Does the corridor actually have that blue design with the movie lighting or does it look more like your traditional flat corridor?

[@theone-ro6rz]

When it comes to applying, maybe you being a catfish was the exciting thing to get you on the show as there wasn't many in the first season? Do you think i need to lie on my application to be in with a better chance of getting on? Say that I'll be really controversial and argumentative or something, just to get on, and then once I'm in I can just be myself? Or will they catch you out in the application/selection process? After watching these videos I am certain I want to apply 🙌😎

[@frosteeqfrosteeq2786]

Hey alex, been a massive fan ever since the first episode of the first series. Just wondering what happened to your left eye? It looks quite messed up.

[@petershaw1984]

Sorry answer on his behalf but he was hit by a loose elbow or knee by a crowd surfer at a gig

[@TheMicksterLyon]

Is the circle an app on a tv or how does the actual thing work? Not the typing the actual platform

[@mikaelahelane314]

How long was a typical conversation? At times, every time it appears one is kicking off someone suddenly says 'alright I'll chat you later' and it's at the weirdest times. Does the circle come overhead and say "you have 30 seconds left" or something? Can you talk as long as you want or were they timed ie 5 minutes? :)

[@CuriosityRocks]

I totally voted for Tim, I’m really going to miss seeing Bey

[@dawnwright9332]

Do people still call you "Kate" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

😃😁😆😅

[@adampoultney8737]

@@KarenG.-qs7wc Ohhh a Karen.... I'll go get the comment manager......

[@lulusparkles]

If I went in, I'd love to take my guinea pig. What is their rule on pets?

[@JulieWallis1963]

Louise Holmes we have seen both a turtle and a cat. I’m sure indoor pets are not a problem.

[@lulusparkles]

@@JulieWallis1963 I hope do. My application is in!

[@theone-ro6rz]

Season 3 a guy had two dogs with him!

[@sophiexox9668]

oo I got a question - what did u end up spending your winnings on or are you saving it/do you have any of the money left? x

[@simplecheese9342]

After the show did you organise a circle holiday/cruise with all the players or did channel 4 organise anything?

[@adrianarangel5623]

Why wasnt this on Netflix? They only have season 1

[@AlexHobern]

A H this was uk season 1

[@SuperTrailerz]

@@AlexHobern will you ever watch the USA version and review/react? Haha there is someone who did your strat :)

[@adampoultney8737]

You should contact Tim and do a video with him comparing experiences!

[@princess_rain_0940]

What would happen if you ran out of food and it’s not the blocking day how do you get food ? And l if you wanted to leave the Circle would They let you leave?

[@blue-qh5ye]

He said in another video

[@nixynightmares]

Why isn't the circle uk on Netflix???

[@exitpath2]

How long does filming take? How many weeks do you have to take off work if you do get accepted?

[@shelleyt8707]

Great stuff, Alex! Would love for you to get Tim on here for a fun chat! ❤️⭕️

[@wakeupandsmellthecoffee1626]

Do you get to listen to music at all?

[@jjquan7783]

I thought this was about Season 1 and I listened to the first 30 seconds... thanks for the spoiler alert

[@AlexHobern]

Big Deebo it is about season 1 mate. Google me

[@jjquan7783]

@@AlexHobern Lol you said Paddy won and he's on season 2. I guess I should have read the description first though. Either way, I just finished watching season 1 online so congrats on the win

[@tazhyland9070]

Do use after yous meet get knock on and hang in each apartments after the final whilst waiting for the final ? Also do other people live in the apartment block whilst show is happening. How did you feel when you won the circle

[@spreespirits2446]

How do you enter the circle?

[@itsthecorcaigherman]

Does the circle ever mess up what you tell it to type?

[@katiemunro1887]

What was the worst thing about the WHOLE show ?

[@zoeyjulianna856]

what advice would you give someone that is wanting to audition for the circle??

[@MichaelH3948]

What did the audition consist of? What did you include in your application video?

[@da-quillandink]

Do you have to play the games? Are you all on the same level? Is the studio adience across the street?

[@amydunn3393]

When you said that bit about only the people in the circle get what it's like is very similar to a hospital situation (psychiatric)

[@matthewslingsby9912]

I'm guessing you're not allowed to answer coz you ain't previously. But why does everyone act on edge after a blocking when they see alert . They act like they don't know what the alert means but they all know it's a blocked player going to visit someone

[@strippingvicar]

Wait so there’s more than 1 season?!?

[@emi_wilson]

How many chats did you have per day and how long did they last?

[@luizsantos-iq9ul]

Hello,could you make a video explaning how was the process to get in the circle?

[@LS-xi5ku]

I was watching one of Alex's videos after the other. I didn't scroll down to see this was a spoiler. I was so disappointed with that spoiler. It ruined the remainder of season 2 for me. I'm one of those people who hates spoilers and have no interest in watching after I know the ending. So disappointed.

[@AlexHobern]

L S I mean it’s 3 months later. Spoilers are to be expected. Don’t watch a vid called Circle Final Exposed... if you don’t want to know what happened in the Circle Final.

[@LS-xi5ku]

@@AlexHobern Nice. We are just now getting the series in America so some of us are just now discovering the UK version. I had watched 2 consecutive videos about your season and assumed the 3rd would be about your season finale. But, nice way to be ambassador/face for The Circle for those of us discovering it. It solves my desire for any more behind the scenes or any other of your videos.

[@AwesomeFlamingoX]

same that happened with me. and Alex Hobern you have to specify “UK season 2 finale” not just circle finale. are you thick in the head?

[@AlexHobern]

Yes hahaha I really couldn’t care less mate

[@alfiedodman5231]

How did people know where the other people lived

[@billyt5657]

alfie dodman well they were shown the way obv

[@diaryofanotdgirl89]

New subscriber here!!!! Wanted to know what people thought of the finale. Just finished watching the series.

[@bethmck]

You said that people would make it to the apartments and still not make it on the show, so in your year we’re there more than 8 people competing but they were just cut?

[@AlexHobern]

No, but they could have been technically if it was required and you wouldn't know until you got out

[@ferhad9865]

Is it allowed to rate everybody as low as possible, so that your rating will be higher?

[@Serena-K245]

What’s the process of being selected to go on the show?

[@billybiles1144]

What would happen if somebody was accidently saw outside in the corridor