In a moving moment of The Circle Season 7, Jadejha Edwards spoke about losing her grandfather to cancer. She shared how this death drained her emotionally and marked a turning point in the game. This openness helped her bond with Antonio, who was pretending to be “Tierra.”
Disguised as Tierra, Antonio played his cards right. He shared a deeply emotional story about growing up in shelters and losing his mother. Jadejha immediately connected with Tierra, moved to tears by their shared vulnerability.
It was a turning point for Jadejha, who had initially been cautious about forming alliances. Feeling understood for the first time, she let her guard down, creating a strong bond with Antonio’s fake persona. In a brilliant strategic move, Antonio managed to secure her trust-without revealing his true identity.
The Circle: Antonio aka Tierra Forms Alliance to Block Darian Holt
Antonio worked hard to win Jadejha’s trust but also aimed to boost his game by making alliances. As “Tierra,” he teamed up with Rachel (Deb) and Madelyn to target Darian Holt. His fake persona allowed him to be seen as a trusted ally in the women’s circle.
Together, the trio plotted to take Darian down, convinced he was playing both sides. They saw Darian as a threat due to his flirtatious connection with Jadejha Edwards and his ties to other players, like Gianna.
Antonio cleverly planted doubts about Darian’s loyalty, and the alliance agreed to give him low ratings in the next round. This move solidified Antonio’s spot in the game, but it also set the stage for Darian’s eventual downfall.
ok but… did antonio stop by chris’ place after he got blocked and leave his shirt?? #thecircle pic.twitter.com/74HiRtmYTB
— becca (@rdupe_) January 16, 2020
The Circle: A Steamy Kiss Between Jadejha and Darian
Despite the strategic plots brewing behind the scenes, romance bloomed between Darian Holt and Jadejha Edwards. In Episode 9, Darian got the chance to meet one player in person after the influencers spared him from being blocked.
Wasting no time, he chose Jadejha, and sparks flew instantly. Their flirtatious chemistry had been brewing all season. It came to a head when they shared a steamy kiss during their first in-person meeting.
“Are you single?” Jadejha Edwards asked as soon as they met, to which Darian playfully responded, “Very much single.” The connection was palpable as they laughed, joked about having six kids, and sealed the moment with a kiss. It was a romantic moment in a high-stakes game. But, their bond couldn’t protect Darian from a plot against him.
Jadejha and Darian are SO cute, I can’t🥹🥹
— 🐢 (@reegjj) September 25, 2024
#TheCircleNetflix #TheCircle pic.twitter.com/kbAuZLSXkq
The Circle: Darian’s Shocking Block and His Final Warning
Darian Holt’s game took a controversial turn. Antonio, Madelyn, and Rachel brought about his downfall. Despite his ties to Jadejha and the Bros’ alliance with Kevin “K Fern” Fernandez and Andy, Darian was blocked from The Circle. The disruptor power allowed him one last move, but it wasn’t enough to save him from elimination.
Before leaving, Darian had the chance to meet one player—and he chose Jadejha. Darian warned her about Kevin and Madelyn’s manipulative tactics.
Their romantic connection remained strong. “Madelyn pulled that literally out of her a—,” Darian said, reflecting on how easily Kevin was influenced. Though it was too late to save his game, Darian’s final words to Jadejha could impact how she plays moving forward.
Does no one else find it weird everyone Madelyn seems to have an issue with in #TheCircle is black? Am I the only one that’s noticed that? She literally created a whole lie and because of that lie, Darian went home #TheCircleNetflix
— 🌴🥥💙 (@hey_itsMeBri) September 25, 2024
The Circle: Darian Holt Reflects on His Strategic Missteps
Following his elimination, Darian spoke out about the strategic decisions that led to his downfall. In an interview with Collider, a 29-year-old teacher revealed that he had considered making Jadejha an influencer.
But, he decided against it to protect her. “The moment I made her an influencer, she would have had a target on her back,” he explained, adding that things often got “nasty” after a blocking. Instead, he trusted Kevin, which ended up being his biggest mistake.
Darian reflected on his miscalculation, stating that he should have “gravitated towards the opposite way” after Andy’s exit. His trust in Kevin and hesitation to fully align with Jadejha ultimately cost him the game.
Despite this, Darian remained true to his alliances, even as the drama and gossip pulled the strings behind his back.
The Circle: Antonio’s Strategy Secures His Position in the Game
Antonio’s catfishing strategy as Tierra proved to be one of the most clever moves of The Circle Season 7. He used emotions and alliances to take down a major rival.
He did this without revealing his true identity. His skill at balancing deception with true connections, especially with Jadejha, made him a force to be reckoned with as the season progressed.
With Darian gone, Antonio’s bond with Madelyn and Rachel grew, boosting his finale chances. Yet, Jadejha, now cautious of the game’s tricks, poses a challenge. It remains unclear if Antonio can keep his lead or if his deceit will be uncovered.
