Brett Robinson has officially been cast in The Circle season 5, and his background on Big Brother could come in handy. Fans may remember Brett from Big Brother season 20, where he placed 6th overall. Brett joined the Level 6 alliance early on, which steamrolled the rest of the house through repeated competition wins and strategic voting decisions. Brett's biggest contribution to the season is the now infamous blow-up known as "Rockstar's Daughter's Birthday." This was an argument that took place between him and Angela Brooke "Rockstar" Lantry, after Brett falsely accused her of trying to betray her alliance on her daughter's birthday.
The Circle season 5 will introduce a new twist, giving the season the official title of The Circle: Singles. Whereas typical seasons of The Circle are already similar to Big Brother, the singles twist will factor in "showmances" by having each contestant pose as single, available, and looking for love. Regardless of the contestants' relationship status, they will have to win the favor of their fellow competitors with charm and flirtation. There is no doubt that the new season will see plenty of catfishes, with certain competitors lying about their status to attain the final prize.
Brett Was Infamous For Causing Chaos On Big Brother
Brett's best chance at winning The Circle: Singles is to utilize his social game from Big Brother, and his knack for stirring the pot. There is already a lot of overlap in the formats of The Circle and Big Brother, specifically in the social aspect of each game. To make it far on both shows, contestants must quickly form bonds with their competitors and gain their trust to avoid being evicted or ranked too low. Big Brother contestants do well on other shows quite often, due to the social strategy that they learn to implement early on. Brett could follow this pattern if he is strategic enough in his game.
Brett Knows How To Form Alliances On Competition Shows
Brett's social game on BB20 had its ups and downs, but his ability to quickly locate and join the strongest alliance is ultimately what got him past jury. He had an excellent relationship with fellow Level 6 member Tyler Crispen, as well as with winner Kaycee Clark. His strongest bond was with Winston Hines, but after Winston was evicted earlier than expected on week 3, Brett had to quickly pivot and find other close allies. By utilizing the same strategy and finding a strong alliance on The Circle, Brett can stay off everyone's radar and avoid making enemies. Watching alliances form through screen-only contact can be challenging for contestants, but it's one of the reasons why The Circle is a successful show.
Another attribute Brett can bring to The Circle to secure the final prize is his ability to cause chaos. The incident on Rockstar's daughter's birthday occurred because Brett made a last minute plan to accuse Rockstar of betraying her alliance during his eviction speech. This caused confusion and conflict within the other side of the house, and it ultimately made Brett's adversaries weaker as they grappled with discovering the truth. Stirring the pot can work surprisingly well on shows with emphasis on social interaction, as it can mix up allegiances and loyalty. It already helped Brett take the focus off of himself once, and it could happen again. His penchant for chaos is one of the reasons why many want Brett to join Big Brother: All Stars in the future.
The Circle season 5 will be an interesting mix-up of the show's previous format, and no one can really predict how the singles twist will affect the contestants. After an eventful experience on Big Brother full of social strategy and chaotic plotting, Brett has a fair chance of transferring his skills from one show to the other. The Circle may still find ways to upend contestants' plans, but fans will likely be satisfied with the drama that will ensue.