Charming theology teacher Tim has won over fans on The Circle already thanks to his super dapper appearance, his well-spoken manner and his cat, Bey.
But viewers couldn’t help but be drawn to him for a completely different reason – he looks exactly like the late, great, comedian Robin Williams.
Robin, who passed away in 2014 aged 63, has carved a legacy for playing the lovable joker on screen, and has even had a history of playing teachers.
Most notably, Williams played English teacher John Keating in Dead Poets Society, and psychologist Sean in the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting.
Tim on the other hand, is a 58-year-old theology professor who alongside his cat made an impression with his dashing bright red waistcoat and matching trouser combo.
He immediately bonded with Georgina and offered her someone to talk to as she admitted her struggles with Crohn’s disease.
Tim also bonded with Brooke over his love of France after previously discovering she lived in Lyon.
So many regrets #TheCircle pic.twitter.com/UbLdAhjwFo
— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) September 24, 2019
So between that, the colourful outfits, his smart and friendly nature, and the beard, hearts were absolutely melted.
In fact, Robin Williams ended up trending in the UK as viewers shared the moment.
Oh Captain, My Captain!
The uncanny resemblance wasn’t missed on viewers, who remembered the late star as they watched Tim getting to know everyone on screen.
What’s Robin Williams doing on #TheCircle bless his soul. pic.twitter.com/n0AqipjJFW
— Puddin McJingles™ (@ActualJez) September 24, 2019
Tim from #TheCircle is what happened to Robin Williams’ character from dead poets society after the cameras stopped rolling
— helen (@HelenJSlater) September 24, 2019
#TheCircle is it just me that thinks tim looks a lot like Robin Williams?
— Hollie🌻🐻 (@HollieMorriss) September 24, 2019
Backing Prof Tim #TheCircle
I guess you know why……
Reminds me of Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting pic.twitter.com/wbfv1jJnjR— James Ward (@mrjward) September 24, 2019
Tim reminds me of Robin Williams and I want to give him the £100k myself. #TheCircle
— JaackMaate (@Jaack) September 24, 2019
I love Tim from @C4TheCircle he looks like Robin Williams but sounds like Siri 😂 😂 😂#TheCircle
— EamonnIrl (@EamonnIrl) September 24, 2019
Tim was voted one of the most popular members of the new Circle, after a shock twist to kick off this year’s proceedings.
Just moments after settling in to the new house alongside the seven other participants, Tim and the gang were forced to rate the other members of The Circle.
Popularity is the biggest currency in the Circle, as some choose to lie their way through the came to be more likeable, while others choose to be themselves.
To add a bigger spanner in the works, Richard Madeley was thrown in the show as an ‘agent of mischief’ – set to cause trouble for everyone involved.
Will they be able to suss out his games? Or will be throw a cat amongst the pigeons undetected?
Only one way to find out…
The Circle continues nightly at 10pm on Channel 4.
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