Netflixis delivering a double dose of joy to reality-competition fans everywhere.
The streaming giant announced on Tuesday that two of its addictive breakout 2020 reality shows —The CircleandToo Hot to Handle— will bereturning for second seasonsthis April and June, respectively.
“Season 2 ofThe Circlereturns bigger and better, with more twists, turns and shade thrown in all 13 episodes!” a recent release promises, revealing that the show will air over weekly in four-episode blocks beginning April 14, before a finale on May 5.
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The Circle.Courtesy of Netflix
Too Hot to Handle.Netflix
“A cast of eight new contestants enterThe Circle, where they flirt, befriend, piss off and compete in challenges against each other on a unique social media platform to earn the ultimate cash prize as top influencer,” the release continues. “With $100k on the line, will they be able to earn clout and figure out who is real and who is a catfish?”
Too Hot to Handlewill also seecontestants compete for a $100,000 prizeafter the second season premieres in June, airing on Wednesdays throughout the month.
In the first season, contestants entered “The Retreat” beachside villa thinking they were in for the sexual adventure of a lifetime — only to find out they must abstain from sexual activity of any kind, self-gratification included, for their chance at the cash.
“Theworld’s hottest no-dating dating showis back with 10 sexy new singles,” the release says. “Anyone who dares to break the rules of no kissing, no heavy petting and no self-gratification of any kind will see the $100,000 prize drop faster than our contestants' libido in the least sexy vacation getaway of their lives.”
Too Hot to Handle(L);The Circle.Aline Arruda/Netflix; Courtesy of Netflix
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Last year, PEOPLE got an inside scoop on both shows. In April,Too Hot to Handleproducer Louise Peet said theybrought in new people “to spice things up,“adding, “Depending on the group dynamic and depending on the story that was happening at the time, we would bring people in as a way to bring a bit more energy to the retreat. It also added a little bit of temptation, which was great for us.”
Peet also teased more from the show at the time. “We have to wait and see [about a reunion],” she said. “I have some ideas [for season 2], but I am keeping them top secret for now!”
PEOPLEvisited the set ofThe Circleafter filming wrappedin September 2019. Among the tidbits discovered? The apartments are all in one wing, no one could hear through the walls and filming lasted a total of three weeks.
source: people.com
