The Circle: Emelle discovers Sammie’s real identity as she’s first player blocked from the game

Emelle has become the first person to be blocked from The Circle after failing to impress influencers Tim and James (aka Sammie).

The pair were voted the influencers of the show based solely on first photographs, and had just 24 hours to come to a decision over who to save.

After Tim decided to save Brooke, and Sammie decided to save Georgina, they then both decided to keep Woody in the game as well.

Eventually after whittling them down, it was a final choice between Emelle and Tim (who is actually being played by his mum.)

Tim decided to announce the decision with the group.

‘We have made a decision. It was difficult to be the first influencer, so we’re sorry but it took some time,’ he told the seven players.

So the player we have decided to block is…Emelle.

Emelle wasn't expecting THAT, was she?! #TheCircle pic.twitter.com/RVw9yX9WPO

— The Circle (@C4TheCircle) September 25, 2019

Emelle tried to put on a brave face but was later heard crying in the toilet as she had to pack her bags and say goodbye.

‘I didn’t expect it to be a boy!,’ she said, ‘But admitted there was just something off about it that I’m not sure about it.’

She then congratulated James for a job well done after admitting she fell for his lies.

He later revealed that he had tried to get her out after she phrased questions about his fake child in a way that made him think she was suspicious.

The Circle continues weeknights at 10pm on Channel 4.

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