When the 5th season of The Circle debuted on Netflix on December 28, 2022, fans instantly rejoiced over the new thematic angle. For the first time in series history, the cast of the hit reality show consists of 12 singles, adding a unique romantic element to the social media experiment. Furthermore, the delightful return of Shubham Goel made fans even more excited over the unpredictable nature of the season thus far.
By showcasing their personalities to the world over the past two weeks, the cast members of The Circle Season 5 have experienced the inevitable spike in Instagram followers, with three of them far surpassing the rest.
Tasia Lesley - 2.1K Followers
Like many who join the show late, 28-year-old Las Vegas resident Tasia Lesley has gotten off to a slow social media start after appearing on the 5th episode of The Circle Singles. Playing as Tamara rather than herself, Tasia is doing her absolute best to keep her brazen secret intact. To date, Tasia has 2.1K Instagram followers based on 71 posts.
When Tasia isn't supporting Black Lives Matter causes online and sharing her enthusiasm for cannabis on Instagram, she can be found posing in travel photos to Raleigh, Lake Havasu, Puerto Penasco, and more.
Brian Clark - 2.5K Followers
Watching 47-year-old Brian Clark pose as his daughter Brittney in Season 5 of the drama-filled Netflix reality show has been a sight to behold. The digital creator residing in Portland, Oregon has a penchant for food, wine, sports, and travel, content for which he has curated for his 2.5K Instagram followers.
Whether flashing his big infectious smile, attending music concerts, and futbol matches, sharing his time visiting national parks through the U.S., or to such exotic places as Costa Rica, Madrid, Seville, and Barcelona, Brian looks to be a ton of fun in real life.
Chaz Lawery - 14.2K Followers
Chaz Lawery has been an amusing Day 1 mainstay who decided to portray himself but pose as a nurse rather than his true profession as a mobile car detailer. Thanks to his magnetic personality and colorfully vibrant photos, Chaz has amassed 14.2K Instagram followers on just 36 posts.
When Chaz isn't promoting his Shampoo Papi mobile car detailing service online, he's usually posing near a palm tree on a gorgeous Los Angeles day, spending time at the beach, fishing on the docks, and even showing his silly side by rollerblading.
Billie-Jean Blackett - 23.4K Followers
Day one contestant Billie-Jean Blackett decided to pose as her ex-boyfriend Bruno on the acclaimed Netflix reality show, although she ended up getting blocked by episode six. The 25-year-old fashion model slash London radio deejay currently boasts 23.4K Instagram followers, mixing elegant professional high-fashion photo spread with sexy selfies, humble work pics, and more.
Billie-Jean's dazzling Instagram page indicates a lifestyle of jet-setting glamour, with trips to the sandy beaches of Ibiza sure to make many followers envious. Also candid and secure enough to show BTS photos and The Circle recaps, it's a shame Billie-Jean didn't last even longer on the show.
Oliver Twixt - 48.1K Followers
Reality TV veteran Oliver Twixt join The Circle Singles during the 7th episode, opting to portray himself in the process. While getting a late start often hinders a large social media spike, Oliver's time on Chasing Atlanta and The TS Madison Experience has helped him garner 48.1K Instagram followers.
With over 900 posts, Oliver has no shortage of compelling content to follow, be it linking to older Screen Rant articles, sharing celebrity interviews, making hilarious dance videos, and the like. After crashing the "Glam Party Twist" in episode 7, hopefully, Oliver continues to find his stride on the show.
Xanthi Perdikomatis - 60K Followers
Greek model Xanthi Perdikomatis joined the show as herself but altered her occupation before hilariously posing as an older dog trainer named Jennifer. The arguable MVP of the show so far just cracked 60K Instagram followers, with her professional ability and enthusiasm to pose for a camera on clear display.
Chic, sexy, ultra-glamorous, and more natural in front of a camera than anyone else, the 25-year-old Xanthi's stunning Instagram page is what many expect to see from a professional model. The quality of the imagery is second to none, with a rainbow explosion of colors that is hard to resist.
Tom Houghton - 68.3K Followers
London-based comedian Tom Houghton has yet to be blocked after joining episode two as himself. Thanks to his minor celebrity overseas, the 36-year-old has 68.3 Instagram followers, with comedy photos and videos being the main draw.
Whether promoting his "Absolute Shambles" comedy tour, sharing his stand-up routine, making hysterical short videos, or sharing chats with his dad, Tom's charming sense of humor shines through brightly on his Instagram page. Silly, self-deprecating, and highly relatable, Tom may be a dark horse to win the whole competition.
Sam Carmona - 69.3K Followers
Day one entry Sam Carmona has yet to be blocked after opting to participate as herself. The 34-year-old personal blogger knows how to curate online content, amassing 69.3 Instagram followers. Other than the professional models, few know how to strike a selfie pose like Sam!
With 665 posts, Sam's playful personality is on full display. When she isn't crouching for a perfectly-angled picture, Sam often shares comedic videos that reinforce her brand of humor and unique fashion sense.
Raven Sutton - 71.2K Followers
Raven Sutton had 48K Instagram followers before joining the beloved social experiment reality show, thanks to her commendable public disability advocacy. Playing The Circle as herself along with her translator Paris, the 26-year-old deaf performer has become an instant fan favorite.
Now with 71.2K Instagram followers, Raven's page is loaded with colorful photos, funny short videos, exotic vacation pics, and perhaps most importantly, several educational, ASL-related videos that share her unique experience. Of all the season 5 contestants, it's hard not to root for Raven the most.
Brett Robinson - 240K Followers
Brett Robinson entered the show as himself but jointly opted to pose as Jennifer along with Xanthi. While it's surprising the two haven't been blocked, it's less shocking to learn that Brett has 240K Instagram followers due to his previous stint on Big Brother 20.
The reality TV star's fun-loving attitude comes through on his Instagram, where he often showcases his shirtless chiseled physique on the beach. Whether sharing sultry gym photos or hanging out with friends, Brett definitely knows how to enjoy himself.
Shubham Goel - 546K Followers
Season 1 runner-up and fan-favorite Shubham Goel chose to pose as a female blogger named Sasha in Season 5 of the anticipated Netflix reality show, sadly getting blocked in episode eight. Thanks to his pre-fame, Shubham has a whopping 546K Instagram followers on just 141 posts.
Incredibly sweet-natured and authentic as can be, what people see on Shubham's Instagram is exactly what they see in real life. With no pretenses, the 26-year-old is humble, kind, caring, and his contagious smile shines big and bright in every Instagram post. Hopefully, Shubham returns in some capacity.
Marvin Achi - 567K Followers
Chemical engineer Marvin Achi chose to play as himself but changed his occupation to "personal trainer," which is no stretch considering his muscular physique and intense workout routines shared online. Nearly a member of Big Brother 24 as well, Marvin is the most popular contestant of The Circle Singles on Instagram with 567K followers.
Marvin's Instagram is solely dedicated to sharing his rigorous gym regimens and diet routines, helping his followers to improve their physical strength and increase personal confidence. Who knows, maybe Big Brother will give him a call after all.