Fans of Bryant was able to go with the flow both times. It’s strange to see him Blue Steeling after watching him on The Circle, but then again, everybody has a past.
The Circle is all about strategy, and Bryant may have been too good-natured for the show. Bryant was unafraid to be himself and used his own picture and information on his profile. But many of the season 2 cast weren't sold on his crunchy-granola aura. He shared an earnest conversation with the number-one influencer Terilisha in which he revealed that he had a “slutty stage” where he was also bulimic and addicted to stimulants. Terilisha was impressed by his vulnerability, but it wasn’t enough to prevent him from being blocked in episode 2.
Bryant may have seemed innocent and inexperienced on the show, but he’s been on camera before, according to Bustle. He once pursued a career as a model and appeared on three episodes of ANTM cycle 22. In the first three episodes, the cast was whittled down from 31 to 14, and Bryant seemed like an early frontrunner. “I can really tell the guys are eyeing me down,” he commented in a confessional, “And they’re jealous and feel intimidated because whatever clothes I’m wearing, whether it’s nothing or a full suit, I’m gonna rock it.”
However, after walking an extremely narrow runway suspended several stories high, Bryant didn’t make the cut. “I’m upset that I didn’t do good,” he said after getting eliminated. “Yeah modeling is my dream, but I’m sure I’ll find something else that I love and I’m ionate about.” Presumably that something is breathing, because he seems happy with where he is in life. And perhaps it’s for the best that he didn’t make it far on the ANTM.
His tenure on both reality shows was brief, but he made an impression both times. Bryant’s wholesome attitude may have made The Circle season 2 cast (and viewers) roll their eyes on occasion, but there’s no denying that he seems to be a genuine and good-natured person. There’s no telling whether he’ll pop up on reality TV again, but if he does go on another competition show, the third time will hopefully be the charm.
Source: Bustle