Kriti Mehrotra
‘The Circle‘ is a Netflix original show that gets bigger and better with each passing season. As a social media-based competition wherein the rotating cast is not allowed to communicate outside of a specifically designed app, it offers us entertainment by involving aspects like catfishes, human nature, and misunderstandings. After all, there’s $100,000 at stake.
All the contestants isolate themselves in different apartments of the same complex for the duration of this popularity contest, engaging face-to-face only after their elimination or in the end. So now that we’ve seen how they take advantage of this fact over the course of three seasons, let’s find out where the cast of the latest installment is now, shall we?
Michelle Rider is a Social Media Star
Michelle Rider is a mother of four based in Pacolet, South Carolina, whose signature southern charm oozes from her every action. However, her time on ‘The Circle’ also proved that she doesn’t shy away from being cutthroat when necessary. Today, the 50-something-year-old is a public personality and a stand-up comedian with a massive TikTok as well as Instagram following, along with a couple of tours already under her belt. She’s funny, she’s real, and she understands her audience.
Ava and Chanel Marie Capra Are Thriving Today
Ava and Chanel Marie Capra entered the series as only Ava, but it became evident soon after that this Italian-Dominican sister duo is almost always a package deal. In fact, the Los Angeles natives’ bond continues to stay this way even today. They’ve actually been a part of the entertainment industry for some time, yet now, while Chanel is the co-founder of Bella Mafia Entertainment as well as a producer, her sister is a singer, actress, model, and influencer. The former is even working on an online book entitled ‘Coyote’ at the moment, whereas ‘America’s Next Top Model’ (season 22) cast member Ava is simply thriving in the public eye.
Calvin Kiing Crooks is Focusing on His Career
Calvin Kiing Crooks, a.k.a the leader of “The Wolf Pack,” has had many job titles around the globe over the years. Today, though, it appears as if the former freelance Junior Software Engineer, Fitness Manager for a local club and spa in Manchester, England, Private Chef, and KOR boutique gym Studio Manager is a personal trainer. In fact, the ex-professional football athlete is based in Los Angeles, California, at the moment, where he’s affiliated with both Equinox and Myprotein as a qualified instructor. Plus it’s imperative to note he genuinely has a positive character, as chronicled on ‘The Circle,’ and he also still seems to be on great terms with Kai Ghost.
Rachel Ward is a Social Campaign Manager
Rachel Ward, a.k.a her best friend’s boyfriend Jackson, was a catfish who didn’t last long on the Netflix original but still managed to make continued real-life connections. And yes, that covers her crush and involvement with Nick Uhlenhuth as well. Coming to her professional life, apart from being a public figure, the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University graduate proudly serves as an Associate Social Director for the advertising agency Kiosk in Los Angeles, California. She actually earned this title in October 2022, gradually evolving from a Social Campaign Coordinator to a Social Campaign Manager to a Media Supervisor to an Executive.
Ruksana Carroll is Enjoying Life Today
Ruksana Carroll from New Jersey is a happily married mother of one who primarily works as an influencer. As a South Indian-American little person, she has always wanted to be seen and heard, which is why she served as the co-host of a podcast named ‘The Motherland’ with her friend Talya D for a short while before launching her own YouTube channel. In the latter, Ruksana shares her life, experiences, and creative skills with fans. Moreover, she utilizes other platforms to showcase her sense of humor.
Daniel Cusimano is Flourishing Today
At 21-years-old, Daniel Cusimano is a Florida-based musical theater artist and student who has already achieved wonders. According to the last reports, not only does he work at Walt Disney World as an in-character performer, but he also has part-time jobs as a cashier and a service employee to keep himself independent. Of course, a public personality is now added to this list, and the undeniable travel enthusiast seems to be taking complete advantage of it to further his dream of being an active member of the entertainment industry for good.
Jacki Jing is Thriving as an Influencer
As she said on ‘The Circle,’ Jacki Jing is a gamer girl, video game reporter, and e-sports/entertainment host. She’s thus a Content Creator as well as a Social Media Director at Anime News Network, plus she’s self-employed with Character Select Agency. Therefore, a significant piece of the Los Angeles, California, native’s job is her continuous social media presence as an influencer. So Jacki frequently streams on twitch, has a YouTube channel, a Patreon, a Cameo, and a podcast named ‘Jing Dynasty.’ According to her posts, she’s deemed “the Empress,” whereas her fans are called “the Warriors.”
Nick Uhlenhuth is a Senior Product Manager
Although Louisville, Kentucky, is his hometown, and he spent several years in Washington, MIT graduate Nick currently dwells in Austin, Texas. He’s a Senior Product Manager at Shoot 360, and drumming is still one of his passions. We should mention that he sadly lost his wingman, Bruce, in December 2020 owing to a neuromuscular problem, which affected him a lot. However, the travel enthusiast has since moved on and welcomed a Bernedoodle called Murphy into his life.
Keisha “Kai” Ghost is Working on Her Music
Keisha “Kai Ghost” Cane is an R&B singer-songwriter dwelling in The City of Angels at the moment. As a Nashville School of the Arts graduate, she has developed numerous skills over the years, including as a musician, actor, and dancer. With that said, Kai’s focus has mostly always been on being a successful recording artist. Following the release of singles like “Already Know” and “O.K.,” she released her latest song, “Cake,” in the summer of 2020, the video of which is on her YouTube channel. She’s hence still working on her music, all the while establishing a brand for herself online.
Sophia Layne is in a Happy Relationship Today
Like Daniel Cusimano, Sophia Layne is also a student based in Florida, from where she’s building a thriving career in social media entertainment. As for her personal life, she has two loving older sisters, Kailey and Isabella, and an older brother, Cody. She’s also in a happy and healthy relationship with Leigh, whom she has since proposed to, and doesn’t mind sharing their bond on social media.
Matthew Pappadia Now Owns a Gym
Matthew Pappadia, a.k.a Ashley, had already appeared on ‘The Night Never Sleeps,’ ‘Disco!,’ and ‘Don’t Schmuck It Up’ before he came on the Netflix original series. That’s because he has been an actor, a model, an entrepreneur, as well as a fitness consultant for a long time. Therefore, today, it comes as no surprise that the epilepsy warrior serves as the owner of the Los Campeones Gym in Austin, Texas, where the model himself specializes in overall health and wellness coaching.
James Jefferson is Focusing on His Career Today
In the finale, James Andre Jefferson Jr. confessed that the only reason he and his long-time girlfriend hadn’t tied the knot was because of monetary constraints. Thus, we’re happy to report that the winner of $100,000 from ‘The Circle’ season 3 has not only since proposed to fitness and health entrepreneur Brittany Brown, but they also got married on August 20, 2022. As for his profession, he’s a comedian, or as his Instagram bio suggests, a “Professional Sh*t Talker” whose videos have actually featured celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion, Nick Cannon, Mike Tyson, Jessie T. Usher, and Karl Urban over the years.
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