The Circle season 1 introduced Netflix watchers to the incomparable personality of Joey Sasso. Joey's enthusiasm throughout the game was beloved, along with his determination to make authentic connections with other players. While others chose to strategically play a catfish, Joey stayed true to himself. His genuine good-natured humor came across to the other contestants, as well as viewers. Now that the series has reached five seasons, it's impossible to forget the cast from The Circle season 1. The exuberant Joey has been keeping fans updated on his life since he won in 2020.
Joey told Screen Rant in an interview in 2020 that he doesn't think The Circle season 1 cast will ever be repeated. The season was special, in his eyes, because everyone decided to trust each other by the end. Joey recalled feeling guilty after doubting Antonio DePína, who turned out to be who he said he was. From that moment on, Joey decided to play as if everyone was who they said they were. By the end of the season, he ranked competitors with his heart rather than strategy. The other cast members did the same, and Joey won the $100,000 grand prize after being ranked number 1.
The Circle's Joey Has Stayed Busy Since Winning
Since winning the top spot on The Circle, Joey has been keeping busy. He put his charisma to work when Joey hosted Faraway Bae, a virtual dating show where fans got to vote on whom the main contestant Diamond Jack from Love Is Blind season1 should go on dates with each week. Also, after The Circle ended, Joey signed with A3 Artists Agency, who helped him land a spot on the runway during New York Fashion Week. During COVID-19, Joey hosted a series on Instagram called Heads or Tails, where he asked experts questions about different facets of COVID-19, from job security to student loans.
The Circle's Joey Returned To Reality TV
Joey wasn't done with reality TV after winning The Circle. In 2021, he joined the cast of Match Me If You Can, an MTV dating show featuring several other reality stars hoping to find love. More recently, in 2023, Joey returned to Netflix for Perfect Match season 1, another reality dating show that premiered on February 14, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Joey joins other Netflix reality stars like Francesa Farago, Ines Tazi, and fellow contestants from The Circle contestant Nick Uhlenhuth and Savannah Palacio. Viewers can follow Joey along throughout the series as he mingles with other reality stars and deploys his signature charm. Joey also has his own line of merch for those who want more "Broey Joey" in their lives.
Joey, who has almost 700,000 followers on Instagram, made the most of his time on The Circle and the fame that came along with it. Judging from Joey, who deserved to win The Circle, and his upcoming projects and his committed vision, his future in entertainment looks bright. He's probably very happy that he moved to Los Angeles almost 11 years ago.