Michelle Buteau Is Saying Goodbye To The Circle and We Are Not Okay

Michelle Buteau laughing and smiling during a talk show appearance.
  • Michelle Buteau confirms she is leaving the show.
  • The series is moving to Hulu for a reboot.
  • Michelle had a very sassy parting message for the producers.

We just saw some news that feels like a glitch in the system. Michelle Buteau is officially hanging up her hosting hat for The Circle. After seven seasons of making us laugh, she is moving on.

She shared the big news while chatting on Watch What Happens Live. She looked great. Her vibe was cool as ever. But the news was a total shocker for fans of the reality hit.

Hulu is bringing the show back for a fresh reboot. Many people wondered if Michelle would join the move. Now we know the answer is a hard no. It feels wrong. Like a painting missing its brightest color.

Michelle didn’t leave quietly. She dropped a classic zinger about the new version of the show. She said, “I hope you have fun putting a square in a circle.” Ouch. That is some serious shade.

We are going to miss her funny commentary. She really made the show feel like a party. While we wait to see who takes her place, check out how Riteish Deshmukh just shut down a very awkward Salman Khan question.

Our Take

We think Michelle was the heart of the show. Her energy brought a bright, neon aesthetic to the screen that kept us watching. Replacing her will be nearly impossible.

Finding a new host is going to be tough. It is like trying to find a new lead singer for your favorite band. We just hope the new version keeps that same fun energy we loved.