'The Circle' Season 4: 'Mr Nice Guy' Frank is crowned the winner, earns a whopping $150k

The episode ends with Frank calling his best friends back home where he screams to them, "I have won the damn Circle!'
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2022
Frank in 'The Circle' Season 4 (Netflix)
Frank in 'The Circle' Season 4 (Netflix)

Spoilers for ‘The Circle’ Season 4

We have a new Circle winner! Season 4 has come to an end on Wednesday (May 25) when Michelle Buteau announced Frank as the winner of the show. While previous season's winners went home with a prize of $100,000, Frank will receive a whopping $150,000. Frank was one of the strongest players throughout the season and he was voted as the top influencer number of times. He is also a huge hit with the Circle fans who loved his confident, vibrant and authentic personality.

Frank joined ‘The Circle’ in Episode 1 as himself. His confidence and charisma made him a favorite among the other players as well and he was called the 'Mr Nice Guy' of the season. In the final, Frank defeated Yu Ling (as herself), Eversen (as himself), Rachel (as herself), and Trevor (as catfish Imani, his wife’s friend) to emerge as the top influencer of 'The Circle' Season 4.

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The five finalists were Frank, Yu Ling, Rachel, Eversen, and catfish Imani who was originally Trevor. In the final episode titled ‘A Winner is Crowned’ the players were asked to rate each other for one last time to decide who will be the winner. Each player strategically placed their votes. After serious deliberation, they all submitted their final ratings.

Yu Ling, Frank, Rachel, Eversen and Trevor in 'The Circle' Season 4 (Netflix)

In the next scene, the players dressed up for their final look and finally met each other face to face. The players were thrilled to see each other and they celebrate upon reaching the finale. They also finally discovered that Imani was actually Season 2 winner DeLeesa’s husband Trevor. Eversen was shocked by this revelation as he had a flirty relationship with Imani, not knowing that it was actually Trevor. The other players are shown to have a laugh over this.

Parker, Crissa, Alex, John, Alyssa and Bru in 'The Circle' Season 4 (Netflix)

All the five finalists reunited with the other eliminated players and Michelle discussed their game and their strategy. Towards the end, Michelle finally revealed the positions of each finalist. In fifth place was Eversen followed by Rachel who was fourth. To everyone’s surprise, Yu Ling who was one of the top contenders to win was rated third. It was down to Frank and Trevor. The Circle revealed Frank to be the winner who will be taking home $150,000.

All the players celebrate his win and an emotional Frank said that the win meant the world to him. The episode ends with Frank calling his best friends back home where he screams to them, "I have won the damn Circle!".

The final episode of 'The Circle' Season 4 is available on Netflix.

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