The Circle's Brandon Baker Is a Season 6 Catfish (EXCLUSIVE)
Brandon Baker Dishes on His Decision to Play 'The Circle' as a Catfish (EXCLUSIVE)
"I've watched every season, every episode," Brandon solely instructed 'Distractify.' "I was like, 'If I ever did it, I would definitely want to be a catfish.'"
By Chrissy BobicApr. 26 2024, Updated 4:Fifty six p.m. ET
In the hit truth competition collection The Circle, players eagerly hunt down catfish (or, must we say, fishing for catfish?) In the sixth season, Brandon Baker shakes issues up through enjoying as a woman named Olivia.
This provides a entire new layer to the ruthless social media game as the contestants navigate different personas, moderately crafting messages and photos to mislead others.
For Brandon, perhaps it used to be greater than what he bargained for — however now he is in the thick of it, and fortunately, most lovers are rooting for him!
In an unique interview with Distractify, Brandon reflected on his revel in playing the sport as Olivia and whether or not he ever considered taking part in as his authentic self.
Who is Brandon Baker from 'The Circle'?
The factor about some catfish on The Circle is that despite the fact that they play the sport as a different gender or with distinct photos, they steadily keep some of the personality in their "character" true to who they're — and that is the reason the case with Brandon!
He's enjoying the sport as a young nurse named Olivia, however outdoor of The Circle, Brandon is a nurse himself. He lives and works in Columbus, Ohio, the place he and Olivia — her real title is Claudia — as soon as labored in combination.
Though he does not percentage too many details about his private life on social media (get it in combination, Brandon, have you ever learned nothing from The Circle?), he continuously stocks footage of friends and family, together with a more youthful sister he seems to be just about.
But mostly, Brandon's official Instagram web page is a testament to simply how actual he is on The Circle despite taking part in a one who is no doubt now not himself.
Brandon always sought after to play 'The Circle' as a catfish.
In the Season 6 premiere, Brandon explains that his friend and previous co-worker allowed him to play the recreation as her. Outside of the reality display, Olivia (aka Claudia) and Brandon no longer work together, since she left the Columbus medical institution for Cleveland. Nevertheless, she'll at all times be an honorary a part of the #CircleFam for us!
When speaking with Distractify, Brandon delved into his resolution to play The Circle as a catfish. He advised us, "I've watched every season, every episode, and I was just like, 'This looks so cool, and this would be so much fun to do.'"
"I was like, 'If I ever did it, I would definitely want to be a catfish,' just because I thought it was such a hard challenge," Brandon persevered. "So, when I was applying, … there was no other option. I was like, it has to be catfish, it has to, and yeah, I landed on Olivia (Claudia is her real name), and I was just like, 'This is perfect.' I couldn't have been happier with this choice."
As for whether or not he ever thought to be playing The Circle as himself, Brandon told Distractify, "Maybe for like a millisecond. But I was just like, 'You know, I get to be me every day. Why not take a chance and try to be someone else and just kind of see where it gets me.'"
Brandon introduced advice for future 'The Circle' contestants!
During our conversation, Brandon shared some words of wisdom for all long term The Circle gamers.
"I think my advice to future contestants would be to just relax. Take a minute, breathe. It's all going to be OK. I know it's stressful, but it's gonna be OK," he advised Distractify. "And just be yourself. I feel like that is so important in this game."
Brandon added, "I know, as a catfish, you're not really being yourself — but you're still you, [you're just playing as] someone else. So think with your brain and your heart, and that's going to take you far. It really is going to take you far because people are gonna feel that."
The Circle is now streaming on Netflix.
Additional reporting via Allison DeGrushe
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