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Gino Vivolo welcomes everybody to the seventh season of The Square. He is very happy that they are now at seven seasons!
- The first contestant is "Brody". "Brody" is actually Kelsey Moore. Kelsey, an obstetrician who can come across as cold and blunt, will be playing the role of Brody, a young carpenter. Kelsey plans to use her straightforward nature to weed out any players who aren't genuine.
- The second contestant is "Marissa". "Marissa" is actually Andrew Babilonio. Andrew, a software engineer and father of two, will be playing as his wife, Marissa. Andrew is a devoted family man and plans to use his technical skills to gain an advantage in the game.
- The third contestant is William. William Day is a confident and sometimes arrogant bodybuilder who will be playing himself. With his competitive spirit and history of multiple divorces, William plans to do whatever it takes to win the game.
- The fourth contestant is Cristina. Cristina Gallagher is a realtor with a love of partying. She will be playing herself. With her fiery personality and unpredictable nature, Cristina is sure to shake things up in the game.
- The fifth contestant is "Giorgio". "Giorgio" is actually Dillon Restuccia. Dillon is a veteran reality TV competitor known for his appearances on multiple seasons of Big Brother. He will be playing as "Giorgio", a seasoned war veteran. With his experience in high-stakes situations, Dillon plans to use his strategic mind to navigate the game.
- The sixth contestant is "Enrica". "Enrica" is actually Alina Bouveia. Alina is a seasoned reality TV competitor known for her competitive nature and strategic gameplay. Alina will be playing the role of "Enrica", a friendly and outgoing barista who plans to stay out of drama and focus on reading her fellow players.
- The seventh contestant is "Aaron". "Aaron" is actually Lauren Albizi, a charismatic sous chef who recently got married to her wife, Addisyn. With her magnetic personality and culinary expertise, Lauren plans to use her charm to make allies in the game as "Aaron", a 24 year old up and coming author of mystery novels.
- The eighth contestant is Isla. Isla Sumner, a reality TV star famous for her appearance on Mr. Eligible and subsequent rejection of the sexist bachelor, will be playing herself. Isla is known for her caring nature, but also her willingness to speak her mind and call out injustice.
- As the contestants enter their respective apartments in The Square, they each explore the apartment.
- "Enrica"/Alina messages Isla and immediately reveals herself as Alina, the survivor player. The two of them bond over their reality TV experiences. Isla confides in Alina about her marriage to Chelsea and talks about how happy she is to have met her. Alina discusses how tough The Strife was.
- "Aaron"/Lauren and William chat about fitness and health, bonding over their shared interest in working out. Lauren asks William for some workout tips or advice, with William bragging about his accomplishments in bodybuilding.
- Cristina approaches "Giorgio" / Dillon and starts to flirt with him. She tells him that she's really into older men and loves a man in uniform. However, "Giorgio" / Dillon is not interested in her advances and politely tells her that he is not looking for a romantic relationship on the show. Cristina is a little disappointed but brushes it off.
- Dillon then tries to strike up a conversation with "Brody" / Kelsey, hoping to learn more about her. However, "Brody" / Kelsey is very cold and doesn't seem interested in engaging with him. She gives short, curt answers to his questions and eventually ends the conversation abruptly, saying she has to go talk to someone else.
- Alina and "Marissa" / Andrew sit down to chat and get to know each other. Alina asks "Marissa" / Andrew about her background and her strategy for the game. "Marissa" / Andrew reveals that she is married with kids in real life and is hoping to make allies in the game. Alina agrees that it's important to have allies and suggests that they work together if they can. "Marissa" / Andrew seems receptive to the idea and the two continue to talk about their interests and hobbies.
- Isla and Lauren hit it off right away, with Isla making jokes and keeping Lauren entertained. Isla tells Lauren that she's excited to be on the show because she wants to show people that being true to yourself is more important than conforming to others' expectations. Lauren agrees, saying that she's happy to be on the show because she wants to challenge herself and step out of her comfort zone.
Game ("Ice Breaker"): The players began playing a game, allowing them to learn more about each other.
The first question is a bit of a warm-up: “What’s your favorite color?” All of the players answer honestly, and it’s a mix of blues, greens, and purples. They laugh and joke about the question, but things get a little more serious as the questions progress. The next few questions are a mix of serious and silly, covering everything from favorite TV shows to political beliefs. Some of the players reveal unexpected sides of themselves, like Cristina, who says she’s a libertarian, and Lauren, who admits she’s a fan of trashy reality TV shows. As the game winds down, the players are feeling more comfortable with each other, and they start to joke and tease each other a bit more. They all agree that they’re excited to see what’s next in the game.
- Cristina and "Marissa" / Andrew also have a conversation about their partying habits. Cristina reveals that she loves to go out and dance all night, and "Marissa" / Andrew admits that she doesn't party as much anymore now that she's a mom. Cristina jokes that "Marissa" / Andrew is missing out and should come out with her one night. "Marissa" / Andrew laughs and says that maybe she will.
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