Netflix casually went and dropped a Temu version of Survivor, and you know what? I’m here for it. In Battle Camp, reality stars battle it out for $250k and turn on each other faster than moms at a charity bake sale.

Welcome to the Battle Camp breakdown, where we ask the important questions: Who are these contestants, and more importantly, why are they here? From reality show veterans to wannabe stars, this cast is a mix of chaos, strategy, and pure Netflix energy. Here’s everything you need to know about the Battle Camp cast and my weirdly strong attraction to The Circle contestants.

Netflix’s Battle Camp Cast

Avori – The Mole

Hey, it’s your fave GAMER GIRRRRL, aka Avori from season 1 of The Mole. She’s 28, savage-level strategic, and absolutely not afraid to throw a challenge just to keep the other contestants doubting her. At first I was like, okay dramatic much? But the second she crushed a challenge, everyone turned on her. Iconic. Avori fully sees herself as the leader of the pack—and she’s not shy about thinning the herd when it benefits her.

Bri – Too Hot to Handle

Excuse me, is that the winner of Too Hot to Handle season 6? Bri rolls into Battle Camp looking like a full-blown bombshell and immediately decides this is actually a dating show. Girl’s barely unpacked before she and Louis are sharing a bed. The passion is intense, but whether it makes them a power duo or a hot mess remains to be seen. Stay tuned…

Chase – Too Hot to Handle

For a brief, shining moment, I thought we might get a Netflix reality show without Chase. LOL, my bad. He’s back—again—after doing the full Netflix tour: Too Hot to Handle season 2, Perfect Match, Pop the Balloon (which, sorry, he absolutely did not pop off in). When he’s not chasing love or swatting cockroaches off his face—never forget—he’s apparently a pro boxer. Chase shows up ready to lead a team and takes that job very seriously. But with his ex also in the mix, you already know it’s about to get messy.

Gabi – Cheer

BE AGGRESSIVE, BE BE AGGRESSIVE! Unfortunately, Gabi must’ve missed that part of cheer training, because the second she turns on a teammate and gets them sent home, she’s sobbing like she just got dumped at prom. Like, full body heaving, nearly puking levels of crying—honestly, relatable but also… girl. Gabi’s a human flip-flop from Cheer and claims her special skill is staying calm under pressure. Babe, please refer to the aforementioned breakdown.

Georgia – Too Hot to Handle

I am a certified Georgia stan. If there are no Georgia stans left on this planet, it means I am no longer among the living. I just know she’s a good person—I’m such an empath. I (sorry, we) first met Georgia on Too Hot to Handle season 3, and then again on Perfect Match, which she won with Dom. Sure, it didn’t last, but that’s fine—my soft angel baby will absolutely find someone worthy. Oh, and casual fun fact: she’s a certified midwife?? Like, please deliver my child and my emotional stability. Athletic, empathetic, and intelligent—Georgia isn’t just here for vibes. She’s a full-blown asset.

Gio – Selling The OC

Not them bringing a real estate agent into the game—we’re clearly not playing. Is there a difference between a realtor and a real estate agent? IDK, maybe Gio can enlighten us between power moves. He’s silent but brooding, cutthroat but somehow fair, and honestly? A little terrifying. Like, do not cross this man unless you want your emotional foundation foreclosed.

Irina – Love is Blind

Branded the villain on her season of Love Is Blind, Irina’s showing up to camp solo—no Micah, no messy duo energy. This time around, she swears she’s here to play fair. No sneakiness, no schemes… except she might actually be the target of all that shady schoolyard behavior now. Karma? Character arc? Either way: ruh roh.

Kyle – The Circle

This is the kind of man who makes me giggle just trying to form a sentence. Heehee. Kyle’s a former pro basketball player (um, hi??) and a motivational speaker who first blessed our screens on The Circle season 6. He’s one of our team leaders, and honestly? Lead me. Anywhere. He’s ride-or-die loyal—especially to his fellow Circle alums—but tragically left his lil French bulldog at home. I’m not crying, you’re crying.

Lexi – The Ultimatum: Queer Love

If you’re not instantly clocking this bombshell, just picture her blonde and glaring daggers at Vanessa. Yep—it’s Lexi from The Ultimatum, and this brunette glow-up with the sticker tats? Obsessed. She’s noticeably more calm, cool, and collected than last time, but don’t get it twisted—she’s here to compete. Lexi says she’s armed with “brains, brawn, and definitely a lot of boobs,” and honestly? Iconic. This team doesn’t know how lucky they are.

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Lorenzo – Squid Game: The Challenge

Every reality show needs that one cast member who will say the most unhinged shit imaginable—and on Battle Camp, that honor goes to Lorenzo. I still can’t believe this man came from Squid Game: The Challenge—he belongs on Real Housewives, stat. He’s not just bringing the drama, though—he’s also bringing his Squid Game nemesis, Trey. We love a little built-in chaos. Bonus: his friendship with Georgia is pure serotonin, and don’t be fooled by the theatrics—Lorenzo is a smart little cookie.

Louis – Too Hot to Handle

THIS BRITISH MAN IS EVERYWHERE. Honestly, I can’t decide if I love or hate him, but that’s pretty much how I feel about every man I’m lowkey attracted to. He stole the show on Too Hot to Handle seasons 5 and 6, and somehow manages to be a dumb blonde without being blonde or even that dumb. The camera eats him up, and so do his fellow campers—especially Bri. Someone’s got a new favorite.

Morgan – Cheer

Netflix seriously has a revolving door of cheerleaders at this point, and rumor has it, you can never have more than one in the same room or a black hole opens up. Enter Morgan, another high-kick queen from Cheer, and she’s way more mysterious and demure than I’ll ever be. But her list of foods she doesn’t like? Not so mysterious, or remotely possible. Like, is she surviving on pure air? What do you mean you don’t like vegetables? Or ketchup? Or mayonnaise? Girl, what are you eating??

Nick – The Circle

What is it with The Circle men making me giggle nervously? Maybe I need to go on The Circle—apparently, I come across better online. Anyway, Nick has graced our screens on The Circle season 3 and Perfect Match season 1. He’s out here flexing both his muscles and his Ivy League education at every possible moment. Like, we get it, Nick. You’re smart and swoon-worthy.

Polly – Selling The OC

A British bird?? What are you doing here, luv?? Jokes aside, Polly is living proof that women get hotter in their thirties. She’s got Gio in her corner and is 100% here to play the game. You can sway her vote, but trust, you’ll be owing her a favor for it. Honestly, she could convince me to buy an overpriced house on Selling The OC any day of the week.

Quori-Tyler (QT) – The Circle

She’s a dancaaaaah, or at least she used to be an NBA and NFL dancer. QT made her mark on The Circle season 6, and at this point, I’m convinced The Circle is some kind of cult because all these contestants are instant allies on every show—like, what’s going on? She’s also a fellow BookTok girlie who dreams of opening a bookshop with her winnings!!! Like, hi, it’s me, I’m the reader, it’s me.

Shubham – The Circle

If this man is actually 29 years old, then I’m 58. He’s a two-timer from The Circle, and before that, he was a software engineer. His special skill? No one with a shred of decency could vote him out and still sleep at night. He’s just too pure. Protect this man at all costs. Also he has commented on literally every other contestant’s instagram—why don’t my besties show such devotion??

Tony – The Mole

I don’t know what it is about The Mole contestants, but they really walk around like they’re above everyone else in the Netflix universe. Like, choosing not to shag people on Too Hot to Handle when you’re hella hot takes a lot of effort too!! And dating influencers and D-list celebs on Perfect Match? Not exactly a cakewalk. Anyway, here’s the nice thing about Tony: he’s present on Battle Camp. That’s all I’ve got for now.

Trey – Squid Game: The Challenge

Trey left mommy at home for this one, and he’s ready to mingle with the other BNONs (Big Names of Netflix, yes, I’m making it a thing). He’s another Squid Game: The Challenge survivor, as he loves to remind us. Trey is hands down the sneakiest man I’ve ever met, and trust me, if you knew my dating track record, you’d realize what a bold statement that is. But this time? I mean it respectfully, because Trey’s proving himself to be a strategic player.