On last night's episode of The Circle (October 14), catfishes Jack Quirk and Beth Dunlavey were blocked by 'Super Influencer' Woody.
The two contestants, who were previously blocked individually, had joined together to play a character chosen by the public, a 62-year-old woman named Joyce.
But now that the pair are out of The Circle for good, they've been able to see their fellow contestants for who they really are – and there's one they feel comes across as more "ruthless" in real life.
"We thought Ella was going to be maybe a little more shy, sort of reserved, really cute, hippy, fun-loving girl," Jack told Digital Spy exclusively.
"But then watching the show [back], she's on people, doing a bit of catfish-hunting... I feel like she comes across a bit more ruthless than she comes across when you're actually playing the game."
Beth continued: "When we were talking to her in the game, she was always very sweet, very innocent, very lovely.
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"I wouldn't have ever thought that she would kind of be the person to kind of call people out and be a little bit ruthless.
"It just shows that it is completely different when you're playing the game... It's a very different experience actually watching the show."
However, they both commended Ella's game-playing skills. "She's playing a great game," Jack said.
Beth added: "I think she's definitely being herself... In the messages she sends to people, she just puts the sweeter side forward. And obviously in life, you do [too]."
Meanwhile, the pair have also defended Tim Wilson after his recent backlash from viewers.
The Circle continues every night this week at 10pm on Channel 4.
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