Episode 20 of The Circle! We are getting so close to the end with only one more episode to go after tonight's show. Alice explained that 'today will be sabotage' and Felix explained that after stirring things about the new players, the OG's seem better connected, especially with their new plan. Andy started a private chat with Syed which covered them speaking about pretending to have a massive argument with either Manrika or Felix and to see if Alice can give them any insight into some of the other players. They invited Alice to the chat and she asked about the 'weasel' comment, with Andy admitting that there must have been a bit of a falling out, with Syed adding that Alice bit the bait, and she was trying to break the 4 of the originals apart, as she explaiend that Felix had been flirting with her giving her an 'uncomfortable flirty vibe...and wouldn't want to break girl code'. Andy added that Alice is defintiely a catfish, but she could be an old player.
Tom invited Syed to a private chat and he said that he's got a little bit of a way to go when it comes to Syed's ratings, with Syed explaining it was super important to channel his inner Syed and navigate this chat the right way, adding that Tom 'comes in with that proper priest vibe' using words such as 'cherish'. Syed said that he didn't think Tom was one of the previous players and he feels like Tom is genuinely a great guy and he is who he says he is. In the next part of the show, the final 6 players were to take part in a game called 'The Campaign' which was their last chance to campaign to the other players as why they should be in the final, and were all able to collect their campaign notes and banners from the door. Here's a summary of what they all covered!
Syed explained that 'I have a dream, to see Dot in the lingerie', going onto his speech explaining that he would use the prize for good and help communities in Bangladesh. Tom said that 'he who gives to the poor lends to the Lord' and explained that he also did work around the world. Felix admitted that it couldn't be Femi and Pippa and Andy said that if this isn't real, it's a very big lie! Before Alice did her campaign speech, Syed said 'Alice you better be careful here because I'm going to be reading through all the lines' and she explained that she was able to build relationships through emotional chats and would like to complete her journey to get the end, as 'my pupils will be inspired after seeing me finish, regardless of the outcome'. Tom said that her speech gave him negative vibes. Next was Manrika who explained 'I think a lot of you know why I'm here, life's been tough and it's thrown a lot of things at our family', and further explained that getting to the final isn't the prize, but it would be the look on her face that she would allow her take away her mum's worry. Syed said that Manrika smashed it, with Andy saying it was 'nice and brave of her to share'. Tom also added that Manrika has done a lot of snakey stuff, but she's fighting with everything she has to win! Manrika explained that 'I can't be anymore real than that, that's why I'm here!'.
Felix's speech included the fact that he's not usually a man of many words, and in the game 'it's possible to build conections with people's words' and he added that he wanted to make his dream of teaching children and having his own outdoor camp, a reality'. Alice described it as manipulative and Tom explained that either way, Felix is coming away from the game with something. Syed added that he believed Felix should be in the final, and Andy said 'good speech Felix, good speech!'. Andy was the final player to give his speech, and he explained that 'some parts have been harder than I've shared...but I don't with for sympathy' and he explained that people should choose whoever they wish to win, but always choose love, belief, hope, but most importantly, never give up. He explained that he would want the £100 Grand on the merit of who he was. Andy also said 'at least we got through a game without slamming one another!
Syed decided to invite Felix to a private chat, to which he replied 'he always talks to me about Manrika' but Syed explained that Felix is actually a really good guy, and he had completely misread him. They both spoke about the earlier speech game and Syed apologised to Felix of accusing him of 'using Manrika for popularity'. Felix added that it's taken 3 weeks to get here, but he was happy that Syed now actually likes him. Felix also decided to check in with the OG's Andy, Syed and Manrika to see how their plan was getting on so far, with Syed adding 'yes yes it's the real circle gang!', asking if anyone has any new information to share! Manrika explained that Alice seemed to be spining the biggest wheel of lies and admitted that Tom seems to be playing a good game. Felix explained that his loyalty was with the 3 of them until the very end, and Syed explained that Alice might have exposed herself to too many people and his thoughts on Tom were still 50/50. It was the final ratings before the final blocking of The Circle, so, here are some of the final ratings;
Manrika / Felix: 1st with Felix adding 'I owe everything to her'
Andy / Syed: 1st,
Tom / Alice: 1st,
Tom: Andy 2nd, Syed: Felix 2nd, Andy: Felix 2nd, Manrika: Syed 2nd
Alice: Syed 3rd, Andy: Tom 4th, Tom: Manrika 5th, Alice: Felix 5th, Felix: Alice 5th, explaining that Alice was 'very happy to smear my personality to my mates' with Manrika stating that it was a 'massive risk putting my trust in the OG's' and Andy admitting 'I hope we didn't all turn against eachother'.
Felix decided to invite Alice to a private chat as she had been 'making up complete lies to smear my character which is not on, so I'm going to speak for myself and defend myself'. Alice admitted that if Felix has spoken to Andy and Syed, that she would be on her way out, and Felix called her out telling her to 'stop beating around the bush and pretending to be someone you're not', adding that she thinks the only person that could be making all these comments, could be someone he blocked recently. Alice got very vocal and called Felix a gameplayer, adding 'sometimes it's better to just tell people what you think of them'.
Manrika then had a more relaxing conversation with Syed, expkaing that they have got such an amazing connection, and she added that Syed had made her circle experience complete. She explained that every single conversation she had with him, she comes out and feels loved. She also went on to say that 'my whole heart feels full because of this man, and I feel so grateful to have met him'. Syed replied by saying 'I don't know how to put it into words, but it just feels like whether I win this or not, I feel like I've already won!'
The final part of the show, saw The Circle explain that the ratings results would not be revealed, but in fact the highest rated player would become the secret super influencer and they alone would choose who to block. The Circle also explained that 'their identity will never be revealed' and it was Andy who became the secret super influencer! He was very excited, and began dancing around the flat, saying 'Omg, I'm in the final!' and The Circle asked him who he would like to block. Andy explained that 'this is obviously not going to be easy...every single one of us is desperate to get to the final'. He explained that if he was gameplaying he would take out either Manrika or Syed, and would get away with it as no-one would ever know...Syed also explained that someone could break the ciricle familg and nobody would know who broke it. Andy was then told he 'must now block this player face to face' and he said 'right, let's go and get it done!' before leaving his apartment door and heading to the final player who was to be blocked from the game!
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