If you love The Circle then get prepared for a whole new take on the show.

Streaming giant Netflix is bringing us a US version of the hit Channel 4 reality series which recently ended its second series.

It is pretty similar to the British version but episodes will be released in intermittent batches of four.

The first set arrives on New Year's Day 2020 and we can hardly wait.

The official synopsis states: "In The Circle you never know who you’re playing against as contestants bond, flirt, and plot, all in an effort to earn clout exclusively through a unique social media platform.

"Everyone’s competing to gain influence and avoid getting voted out. But who’s for real and who’s a catfish? With $100k on the line, what would you do – and who would you be – to win?"

Sounds like exactly what we want, but who is taking part in the Netflix series?

The Circle US cast line-up

Chris Sapphire

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Set to be themselves in The Circle is "the big deep" Dallas, Texas native Chris.

30-year-old Chris describes himself as a "sassy southern belle".

His Instagram profile says:" #SpreadLoveLikeButter "

Joey Sasso

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25-year-old bartender Joey hails from Rochester, New York.

He describes himself as “the proudest Momma’s Boy you’re ever gonna meet".

Proud of his roots, his Instagram page says: "NY born and raised, LA for days."

Alana Duval

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Swimsuit and lingerie model Alana is 25 and from Brownsville, Texas.

Her history in social circles hasn't been the easiest as she says: "I get judged by other girls because they just don’t want their boyfriends to look at me."

She already has over 80,000 followers on her Instagram .

Seaburn

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Catfish alert! One person not playing as himself is 29-year-old Seaburn.

The Boston inhabitant will be portraying himself as "Rebecca", using photos of his real-life girlfriend.

"Look out Circle, Rebecca is coming to get you," he teases.

It certainly worked for Alex in the first UK series!

His Instagram profile includes a Spongebob Squarepants reference saying: "goofy goober at heart"

Shubham

One contestant who is opposed to social media outside the Circle is 23-year-old virtual reality designer Shubham.

Calling social media a "fairy-hell", he says: "Honestly, I think social media is our modern-day bubonic plague."

Will he use the powers of The Circle well?

Samantha Cimarelli

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Miami girl Samantha enters with a bang, saying: "Bottle Service with brains b***hes"

The 24-year-old says: "Yeah, I’m pretty confident that people are going to like me for me, because in real-life they do, why wouldn't they now?"

All about the confidence! See her Instagram here.

Antonio DePína

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Antonio is all about being forward.

Upon entering The Circle, 24-year-old basketball player Antonio says: "I'm not going to feel guilty about flirting on The Circle, my girlfriend's given me the green light and I'm going to do anything it takes to win."

Look out, ladies! See his Instagram here.

Karyn

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37-year-old native Karyn will be catfish as she portrays Mercedeze to win.

Of her character, Karyn says: "Guys see her they usually drool, when girls see her they wanna be friends."

Karyn hails from The Bronx, New York City.

See her Instagram here.

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The Circle US starts on January 1, 2020 on Netflix.

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