ALERTTTTT! After four years on Netflix, The Circle has officially found a new home on Hulu for its upcoming eighth season. The game has historically been a social media-driven popularity contest between neighbors who have never met IRL, and it’s getting a major makeover this time around.
For starters, season 8 is going to be filmed in real time with three new episodes dropping each week. Oh, and it’s not just normies or social media personalities competing for the $100,000 prize anymore—apparently, celebrities are being thrown into the mix, too. (Guess that special appearance from the catfishing Spice Girls in season 4 wasn’t a one-off!)
That being said, there’s a lot to get into ahead of the show’s latest installment. Here’s everything we know about The Circle on Hulu, from its brand-new format to its cast and release date.
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When does Hulu’s The Circle come out?
Mark your calendars, because season 8 of The Circle hits Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers) on Tuesday, November 17.
What’s more: Three new episodes will be released weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for five weeks. The season wraps with a finale airing on Friday, December 18.
What will be different on Hulu’s The Circle?
As I said, the upcoming season is getting a major makeover. It will not only feature celebrity contestants, but also let viewers influence the game with audience voting for the first time in the U.S. For that alone, I’m already seated!
Here’s what else we can expect from the new season, per Hulu’s official synopsis:
Reimagined as a fast-turnaround social experiment, Hulu’s The Circle brings together everyday players and celebrities to compete side by side in a game of popularity where identity is ever-changing, and anyone can be anyone. Filmed in real time, the series gives viewers exclusive access as twists and player ratings unfold, with audience votes shaping the game. This fresh take supercharges the original’s signature mix of strategy and deception into an addictive experience built for today’s always-on audience.
Who is hosting Hulu’s The Circle?
Christina Najjar, aka Tinx, is stepping in as the new host of Hulu’s The Circle. She announced the news during the October 21 episode of Get Real with Amanda Hirsch.
However, you might remember comedian and Survival of the Thickest star Michelle Buteau as the host of Netflix’s The Circle from 2020 to 2024. As she learned about the show’s move to Hulu, Michelle revealed that she wasn’t asked to return for the new season.
“I’m glad that The Circle found a new home, because it’s a great show. I hosted the U.S. version, the longest-running version for seven seasons, and I put my foot in it, my back, my back fat, my right titty, I put all the stuff in it,” she told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live! in July 2026.
“But, they’re not going to go through with me being the host and so I say, good luck, bless up, I hope you have fun putting a square in the circle,” she added. Whew.
Which celebrities are in The Circle cast?
The Circle is the latest reality show to bring celebs into the mix, following in the footsteps of The Traitors and The Mob. As for who we can expect in The Circle’s residence? Well, the cast has yet to be revealed. But don’t worry—I’m already keeping an eye out for Hulu’s official announcement.
And, while we’re here, Hulu: I’d kind of love a Baby and Scary Spice redemption arc. Just saying!