Circle Spy

James works as a recruitment consultant and believes that his skills of communication will help him get ahead in The Circle.

He will be catfishing as “Sammie”, a young single mum with a baby. Although he’s using this character to gain sympathy from other players, he believes he’s doing it for the right reasons as he sees winning the competition as an opportunity to change his family’s life for the better.

Motivation for entering The Circle: James’s priority in life is to make sure his family never go without. He’s seen how tough it can be for single mothers having been brought up in a single parent household himself, and he has huge respect for his mum as a result. He wants to use the prize money to help open a refuge for women and children.

Strategy: James believes Sammie’s persona will pull on the heart strings of his fellow players and enable him to get a fast pass into the final. “Sammie” will let other players know just how life-changing winning The Circle would be for her and her son. But James is also prepared to turn players against each other if he has to.