The Circle returns on Hulu on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, with new host Tinx and a cast that includes Bachelorette star Hannah Brown, Dancing with the Stars pro Sasha Farber and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor. Season 8 moves the social media game show from Netflix to Hulu, with celebrity players, audience voting for the first time and three new episodes a week from Tuesday to Thursday for five weeks, ending with a finale on Friday, December 18. This guide covers the cast, schedule, format, trailer and how to watch.
Last updated on November 11, 2026, after Hulu announced the cast.
The Circle Season 8 at a Glance
| Detail | The Circle on Hulu |
| Premiere | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
| Schedule | Three new episodes a week, Tuesday to Thursday, for five weeks |
| Finale | Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Streaming | Hulu |
| Host | Tinx (Christina Najjar), replacing Michelle Buteau |
| Season | Season 8, the first on Hulu |
| Celebrity players | Hannah Brown, Sasha Farber, Layla Taylor, Chef Dom DeAngelis |
| What is new | Celebrity players, audience voting and filming in real time |
| Produced by | Studio Lambert |
How to Watch The Circle on Hulu
The Circle streams on Hulu, and the first episodes arrive on November 17. New episodes come out on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until the finale on Friday, December 18. The show used to stream on Netflix, which did not renew it after season 7 aired in October 2024.
The Circle Season 8 Cast
Hulu announced the season 8 players on November 11. Four are celebrity players, and the others are everyday players. Some are playing as themselves and some are catfishing.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, with Kate Racker
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The Bachelorette season 15
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Dancing with the Stars pro
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Vanderpump Villa
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Software engineer, New York
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Married couple, playing as Single Gina
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Entrepreneur
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Doberman dad
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Finance, Cooper City, Florida
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| Player | Known for | How they play |
| Hannah Brown | Star of The Bachelorette season 15 | As herself |
| Sasha Farber | Dancing with the Stars pro | As himself |
| Layla Taylor and Kate Racker | Layla stars in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives; Kate is her friend | Catfishing together as a single guy, with fans picking the profile |
| Chef Dom DeAngelis | Vanderpump Villa | Catfishing as Lisa Vanderpump |
| Gina and Yanis | Married content creator and tech sales pair | Together as “Single Gina” |
| Cyrus Irani | Software engineer from New York | As himself |
| Justin Hinsley | Entrepreneur | As himself |
| Suave Pegues | Doberman dad | As himself |
| Alyssa Khan | Finance, from Cooper City, Florida | As herself |
The Circle Episode Schedule
Based on Hulu’s announced pattern of three episodes a week and a Friday finale, the release dates are:
| Week | Episode days |
| Week 1 | Tuesday, November 17 to Thursday, November 19 |
| Week 2 | Tuesday, November 24 to Thursday, November 26 |
| Week 3 | Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 3 |
| Week 4 | Tuesday, December 8 to Thursday, December 10 |
| Week 5 | Tuesday, December 15 to Thursday, December 17 |
| Finale | Friday, December 18 |
What Is New in The Circle Season 8?
- A new home: season 8 is the first on Hulu after seven seasons on Netflix from 2020 to 2024.
- Celebrity players: the Netflix seasons used only everyday players, and the Hulu version puts celebrities in the game with them.
- Audience voting: viewer votes influence the game for the first time. The first vote is already open, and fans decide which profile Layla Taylor and Kate Racker use for their catfish.
- Real-time filming: the show is filmed in real time, so viewers see the twists and player ratings as they happen.
- A new host: Tinx takes over from Michelle Buteau.
The Circle Trailer
Hulu released the official trailer on November 10. It shows the players’ separate apartments stacked like a building, with the words Catfish, Audience Vote and Blocked flashing across the screen.
How The Circle Works
Players live in separate apartments and communicate only through a social media app, where they can play as themselves or as someone else. Players rate each other, and the top-rated players become influencers. The rest risk elimination. The rules get more complicated as the season goes on.
Who Is Hosting The Circle on Hulu?
Tinx, whose real name is Christina Najjar, is the host. She is a New York Times bestselling author and the host of the SiriusXM show It’s Me, Tinx. She replaces Michelle Buteau, who hosted the Netflix version.
More Reality TV on Hulu
Hulu’s reality slate this month includes The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County and The Mob, and the second half of the drama Rivals season 2 is also on Hulu. For every reality show on tonight in the US, UK, Australia and India, see our Reality TV this week guide. If you want to catch up on the game’s Netflix history, read our earlier Circle guide.
The Circle on Hulu FAQ
When does The Circle come out on Hulu?
Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Who is in The Circle season 8 cast?
Hannah Brown, Sasha Farber, Layla Taylor and Kate Racker, Chef Dom DeAngelis, Alyssa Khan, Gina and Yanis, Cyrus Irani, Justin Hinsley and Suave Pegues.
Who is catfishing on The Circle season 8?
Layla Taylor and Kate Racker are catfishing as a single guy, Chef Dom DeAngelis is catfishing as Lisa Vanderpump and Gina and Yanis are playing as “Single Gina.”
How many episodes are in The Circle season 8?
Hulu releases three episodes a week, Tuesday to Thursday, for five weeks, followed by a finale on Friday, December 18.
Who is the host of The Circle on Hulu?
Tinx, also known as Christina Najjar, hosts season 8. She replaces Michelle Buteau.
Is The Circle leaving Netflix?
The show has already left. Netflix did not renew it after season 7 aired in October 2024, and season 8 is a Hulu series.
Will there be celebrities on The Circle?
Yes. Season 8 mixes everyday players with celebrities for the first time.
Can viewers vote on The Circle?
Yes. Audience votes influence the game for the first time in the US version, and the first vote decides the profile Layla Taylor and Kate Racker use.
When is The Circle finale?
Friday, December 18, 2026.
How does The Circle work?
Players live in separate apartments, talk through a social media app, rate each other and compete to become influencers.
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