After The Circle season 4 came to a close in 2022, there were questions about the relationship status of Alyssa Ljubicich and Josh “Bru” Brubaker, and it's time to share an update on the reality alums. The two were in an alliance from the start. They also seemed to have chemistry when they met face to face.

Flirting is a staple in The Circle season 4, and there was plenty of it in that popular installment of the Netflix reality hit. Alyssa and Bru were no exception to this, as members of the alliance known as "The Throuple" with Yu Ling Wu. Though the banter between the three was mostly for fun, Alyssa and Bru continued playing off that connection when they met in person. Alyssa chose to visit Bru after she was Blocked. Then, they joked that they, “could still open-mouth kiss” at the end of the game. Bru even called Alyssa his, “Circle soulmate,” after realizing that their outfits were complementary.

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Bru & Alyssa's Flirtation In The Circle Was For The Game

Fans thought that they saw sparks between The Circle castmates, especially after Alyssa made it clear that she thought Bru was very attractive. However, it’s unlikely that the two will date in real life. Though his profile may have stated that Bru was single, it seems that his relationship status was purely a strategic move. As it turns out, he’s been in a relationship since 2021 with Anna Sitar, a content creator based in Los Angeles.

Alyssa & The Circle Catfish John Franklin Are Together

Bru’s social media followers may have noticed that Anna has frequently appeared in his posts over the last year, and deduced that his relationship status was false. However, for some, it was a surprise that Bru had a girlfriend, and it was a bit disappointing that he and Alyssa hadn't become romantically involved. It’s apparent that Bru and Alyssa are still great friends, though. The two regularly interact online, commenting on each other’s posts with positive messages.

Though a relationship between Bru and Alyssa is off the table, The Circle delivered another match for Alyssa in Catfish Momma Carol, aka John Franklin. Alyssa and John have shared their relationship on social media since mid-2022, and seem to be incredibly in love. Both regularly share sweet photos from their everyday lives. While Alyssa and Bru made a strong connection during their time on The Circle, a romantic relationship may not be in their future. Fortunately, they've built a lasting friendship.

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  • The Circle TV Show Poster
    The Circle
    Cast:
    Michelle Buteau
    Release Date:
    2020-01-01
    Seasons:
    4
    Main Genre:
    Reality
    Genres:
    Reality, Competition
    Summary:
    The Circle is a reality competition show initially conceived as a British series until this American adaptation launched on Netflix in 2020. In The Circle, players live in temporary apartments separate from one another. They must communicate through a custom-made social media platform for the game show to win $100,000. Players can lie and present themselves however they wish, allowing them to cheat the rankings to be rated higher by other contestants. If a contestant is "blocked," they are removed from the game. Once eliminated, the true identity of a player will be revealed to the remaining contestants. 
    Distributor:
    Netflix
    Rating:
    TV-MA
    Number of Episodes:
    51
    Streaming Service(s):
    Netflix
    Franchise(s):
    The Circle
    Directors:
    Tom Lowry