The Circle Season 7 premiered its episodes 5-8 on September 18, 2024. In episode 7, another contestant’s journey came to an end when Heather Richardson, playing as her friend Andy Glass, was eliminated after being ranked last by one of her closest allies, Madelyn. This unfortunate ranking resulted in Heather being “blocked”from the game.
Feeling disheartened by her rank, Heather pondered over her game performance and speculated whether Gianna influenced her exit from Season 7. Following the show’s elimination format, Heather had the opportunity to visit another player before her departure. “Andy”chose to see her #CircleWife, Madelyn, who expressed feelings of guilt for sending Heather home.
Before exiting the competition, Heather expressed her support for Madelyn, completely unaware that Madelyn had ranked her last. This revelation caused Madelyn to break down in tears, feeling responsible for Heather’s departure.
After her elimination aired, Heather spoke with Entertainment Weekly about her relationship with Madelyn post-show. In their September 20, 2024, discussion, she stated:
“We’re all cool with each other,”Heather said.
Heather mentioned that the contestants had created a group chat since completing filming for Season 7. She added that they agreed the night before the show premiered to support each other, regardless of any villainous portrayals.
She reflected positively on the dynamics, stating that the cast of The Circle Season 7 felt like “a family”and a “team,”reinforcing her commitment to that bond.
“I just got outplayed”: The Circle Season 7 Star Heather Reflects on Madelyn’s Ranking
During her recent conversation with entertainment media, Heather Richardson, known as Andy Glass from The Circle Season 7, shared her feelings about rewatching her elimination. She admitted to experiencing “some conflicting emotions”as she viewed the segment.
Heather emphasized that there were “different strategies”in play, and she aimed to remain true to herself throughout the competition. She remembered Jadejha’s comment about playing the game with one’s “heart,”something she strongly connected with. Despite the various gameplay tactics of her fellow contestants, she held firm to her authenticity.
“I have to remember that as cutthroat as our cast is, I just got outplayed,”Heather added.
Touching on Madelyn’s blindside, Heather acknowledged that the responsibility lay with her for “not keeping up.”She revealed that she and Madelyn were “cool”and held “no hard feelings”toward each other.
Heather offered her support to Madelyn after receiving “some messages,”admitting that while she didn’t “necessarily agree”with Madelyn’s gameplay, they are distinct individuals with unique strategies. As a result, Heather emphasized the importance of their love for one another.
Reflecting on the moment she met Madelyn before her exit, Heather conveyed feelings of being “lied to,”yet understood the strategic reasoning behind it for Madelyn’s game. It was crucial for Madelyn’s safety in Heather’s farewell video message.
Heather recounted telling Madelyn that she would have rated her “No. 1,”saying that the camera captured her expression perfectly. She found the editing surprising and dubbed it “TV gold.”The two contestants engaged in heartfelt conversation for nearly 40 minutes, feeling it was a “genuine exchange.”Excited for Madelyn’s journey, Heather thought she was playing the game exceptionally well.
With Heather’s departure, she became the second player eliminated from The Circle, following Savannah Miller, who exited in episode 4. Don’t forget to tune in on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to catch episodes 9 to 12 on Netflix.
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