Netflix's hit reality TV series The Circle left no cards on the table when it came to drama and emotions throughout the show's first three seasons. The Circle proved to everyone what it takes to be popular, and the different motives of the contestants won viewers' hearts, or at least their attention.
Some moments were more heartwarming than others, and there were times when a player would say something that brought the others to tears. Here are some of the best heartwarming quotes and the people who said them, leaving a lasting impression on fans of the show.
Shubham
"You can be yourself, and that is good enough."
Shubham came into The Circle as his true, authentic self, and he made sure everyone knew his motives. He had many great quotes throughout season one, one of which was thinking that social media was the social medusa, but he ran the show for a majority of the time he was there, getting a streak of influencer ratings. He won the heart of everyone, forming a special bromance with Joey Sasso and his number one alliance Rebecca, played by Seaburn. Shubham stuck true to himself from the very beginning and it showed fans of the show that being yourself really is good enough.
Sammie
"I watch every day what it's like to be different and left out. Don't worry so much about fitting in; all the cool kids stand out."
Sammie talked about her occupation where she worked with children on the autism spectrum which won the hearts of everyone. She made a point to talk about her job on many occasions, including with Shubham when he confided in her that he felt awkward when chatting because he didn't want to sound geeky. Sammie told him how she saw the ways people treated others differently just for being who they were and that she wasn't going to be one to judge him. She also had a moment earlier in the show when invited to a chat by Alana named "Skinny Girls," saying she wasn't part of the skinny girl gang, but rather one who accepted others despite their differences and how the world should do the same.
Joey
"I am a proud mama's boy. Do it the Sasso way: Be honest."
The winner of season one pleasantly surprised everyone with his lovable personality, having first come off as a Jersey Shore-style guido and talking about having sent nudes. But he formed many strong relationships and wore his heart on his sleeve, quickly gaining a favorite spot in the ratings.
Joey Sasso's emotional reaction to seeing his mom and other of his family when they received a message from home was a touching moment. His mother told him to to stick true to their family name and to always be honest. The way he accepted everyone for who they were, the proclamation of dying for Shooby as well as other of The Circle, and his kindness proved he took that motto to heart.
Sean
"It's important to me to be my full self, because I want people to know that they can look like me and still be accepted."
Sean was the first plus-sized girl on The Circle and wanted to play the game free from judgment. She ultimately came playing as a good friend of hers (a tall, thin, model-type) knowing from experience how mean people can be on social media, as well as how differently someone is treated for being on the heavier side. When she became closer to the others and witnessed firsthand how authentic and genuine everyone was, she decided to come clean and reveal her true self. of the Circle embraced her, all of them saying how beautiful she was, and to never be afraid of being who she is, making for a very touching moment on the show.
Chris
"You are absolutely gorgeous. God makes no mistakes, and he didn't start with us."
As one of the funniest cast on The Circle, Chris stood out from the rest, making him many fans' favorite from season one. Though he thrived on the drama, that didn't stop him from spreading love and positivity. Chris was outspoken about his Christianity, and preached his "Godfidence" ways on everyone, but did it in a way that wasn't overbearing. One of those moments was when Sean revealed her true identity. His kind words about how God knew what he was doing and created her exactly as she was making for a lovely sentiment, and brought many strong emotions forward in the contestants, as well as everyone watching.
Bryant
"My goal was to lead from the heart, spread as much love as I can, and just be kind. What you are at the core connects us all."
Bryant's time on the show was short-lived, being the first on The Circle to be eliminated on season two. He practiced and taught breathwork, demonstrating numerous times how the deep-breathing centered him and helped him be the best version of himself. During a game, the contestants learned that he was able to raise $10,000 for a good friend to get them off the street, making him seem too good to be a real person. His parting words to the others were inspiring, preaching the importance of kindness and how your behavior to others matters.
DeLeesa
"We just want to have a house for our daughter for her to grow up in and something to call ours."
There wasn't a dry eye in the room when DeLeesa talked about the life-changing reward money in the finale. The winner spoke about her and her husband's struggles on not being able to save up enough for a house, having to throw money away on rent, on top of the expenses of parenthood.
From the beginning she shared her motives for ing the competition, wanting a home to raise her daughter in. Now, DeLeesa is doing just that and recently announced she and Trevor have baby number two on the way.
Matthew/Ashley
"Be bold. Be Proud. Be You."
This catfish had a heart of gold, being open about his sexuality and only using his best friend as a face to hide behind, saying he's judged upon his appearance in the real world. His relationship with "Daddy Nick" was a favorite to fans, the nickname being a fun mainstay throughout with the host. The moment Matthew shares when speaking to Isabella (actually Sophia) struck heartstrings, sharing how his father had thrown holy water on him when coming out gay. That didn't deter the runner-up from saying how important it was to be himself, regardless if it made him an outcast in his own family's eyes.
Ruksana
"Accept me for who I am. I'm 4'4" and that picture was the flyest I've ever felt. Though she be little, she is fierce."
Ruksana was born with a form of dwarfism and showed everyone that although she may be short, she didn't lack personality. She formed close relationships with Daniel and Kai, becoming a threat to many of the players which ultimately lead to her blocking. While the gang was showing off photos, Ruksana dropped a full-bodied picture, revealing that she was born little. She shared a heartwarming Shakespeare quote ("Though she be little, she is fierce"), making it known that her size is what made her the strong woman she is today.
Sophia
"In the wise words of RuPaul: If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else?"
Although Sophia, aka Isabella, let the game go to her head and created a monster out of herself, her touching moment with Ashley (Matthew) made for a strong start in the rankings. Wanting to share her experience at the she found from her family when coming out, she told him how upset it made her that not everyone shared the positive outcome. Her parting words in the conversation were a quote from RuPaul that resonated, speaking how it's important to accept yourself because you're the most important person in your life, and the rest doesn't matter.