The Circle’s Manrika branded a ‘snake’ as she puts Tally last in ruthlessly tactical move

THE Circle’s Manrika has left viewers fuming as she rates “geezer girl” Tally last over her catfish boyfriend Felix.

The 24-year-old recruitment consultant put her best pal Tally, a medical receptionist from Worthing in last position leaving her at risk of being blocked.

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Tally was left gobsmacked at being rated lastCredit: Channel 4

The pair have been allies since the very beginning, but cracks began to show on the latest episode, when Tally told her that Felix is a game player.

Both ladies are playing as themselves, unlike Felix who is played by military policewoman Natalya.

In Wednesday’s episode, Manrika and Felix confirmed their virtual romance, with Manrika unaware that Felix is a catfish.

Tensions began to grow in last night’s episode after contestants took part in an anonymous painting challenge.

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Viewers slammed Manrika for playing tactically leaving best pal Tally vulnerableCredit: PA

Each member was tasked with drawing another contestant and then revealing it virtually.

Although most of the paintings were friendly, some of The Circlers used this opportunity to reveal their true feelings and to call out the catfishes.

For Gemma’s portrait, Manrika drew a snake with the hashtag “fake” for Gemma’s portrait, calling her a “s**t stirrer”.

But things went from bad to worse, when a painting of Tally was unveiled, showing her in a negative light with the words “fishy” written on it.

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Tally was left fuming after seeing a portrait of herselfCredit: Channel 4

Tally was lost for words, saying it was “hurtful” but immediately took aim at Felix slamming him for the pic, despite it being drawn by Dot aka her grandson Scott.

Her best pal Manrika backed her up saying it was “sly” and vile.

Tally later slid into Manrika’s DM’s telling her to cut ties with Felix because she is predicts he’s a game player.

But Manrika was not convinced and instead urged Tally to not trust Gemma calling her “manipulative”.

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Tally is convinced that Felix is a catfishCredit: PA

It was ratings time again, Tally immediately put Manrika in first place saying she was 100 per cent genuine. However her co-star did the opposite, choosing to play things tactically.

The Brummie lass placed her pal in last place and putting her new boyfriend in third place, she said: “If Tally’s going to put him in sixth, I need to bump him up from that.

“I love that girl to bits but she will get rid of Felix. She is buying everything Gemma’s saying and I can’t have it. 

“I’m being strategic but it’s a game and I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do. So I’ve got to put Tally in sixth today. 

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The Brummie lass put Tally in last place in the ratings to save ‘boyfriend’ Felix

“I feel like I haven’t got my girl’s back but at the moment, I feel like her judgement is massively clouded on Gemma’s bulls**t. And until that’s cleared, I can’t have her having any sort of power.”

However, as always, there was a massive twist, with the bottom two players at risk of being blocked.

Manrika was left kicking herself after it was announced that Tally and Dorothy, aka Scott, had been placed at the bottom of the list.

The decision dawned on her, she said: “Oh f**k, ‘I’ve messed up badly by putting Tally at the bottom.”

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Manrika’s decision dawned on herCredit: Channel 4

Channel 4 viewers were fuming over Manrika’s decision, one wrote: “Tally crying really got to me. Manrika’s shocked me.”

Another posted: “What happened to girls supporting girls? #thecircle.”

A third shared: “Manrika whinging about Gemma being the assassin then doing that to Tally, her closest ally in the game… #hypocrisyyyyy #TheCircle.”

Another fan added: “So Manrika could have cost her #geezergal her place in #TheCircle over a catfish boy brilliant!! #loyality right their “gals”

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Felix is a catfish played by NatalyaCredit: Channel 4

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One angry viewer posted: “I cannot believe Manrika did that to Tally, oh the drama x #TheCircle,’ another agreed.”

Viewers will have to tune in to see if Tally gets blocked in tonight’s episode.

The Circle airs at 10pm on Channel 4, except for Saturdays.

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