Reality series The Circle moves to Hulu for eighth season

The reality competition series The Circle is moving to Hulu for its eighth season after seven seasons on Netflix. TVLine, Variety TV, and Deadline TV all report that the revival will premiere on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. [1][2][4]

Author, influencer, and SiriusXM host Tinx, whose real name is Christina Najjar, will take over as host for the new season. TVLine and Variety TV both report that she replaces comedian Michelle Buteau, who hosted the previous seven seasons on Netflix. [1][2][4]

The revamped format will feature celebrity contestants along with audience voting for the first time in the United States, according to Variety TV and Deadline TV. TVLine and Deadline TV both report that Hulu will release three episodes weekly from Tuesday through Thursday over five weeks, leading to the season finale on Friday, December 18. [1][2][4]

The Circle is an American reality competition series based on the original British television show of the same name. It is produced by Studio Lambert and Motion Content Group. On the show, contestants live in isolation and rank each other through social media profiles without meeting in person. [1][6]