| Cirque du Soleil | |
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| Season | 8 |
| Filming Location | Montreal, Quebec |
| Season Run | 6:30-12:00 (CST) |
| Contestants | 12 |
| Winner | Mel Abano |
| Runner(s)-up | PinkChick |
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| Series Chronology | |
| Previous Season | All-Stars |
| Next Season | Mumbai |
Finale: Cirque du Soleil is the 8th season of Finale. It premiered on December 12th, 2014. The season had 12 contestants, Mel Abano being the winner.
Production[]
As the 8th season of Finale, Cirque Du Soleil was originally planned to take place in Atlantis, however, after a failed attempt, the location was scrapped. After a roughly four month hiatus from All-Stars, Finale spontaneously returned for the next season, which was held in the famous tourist trap, Cirque Du Soleil.
The season went relatively well, with a solid cast and well-planned challenges. However, the season is remembered for its dysfunctional cast and last-second rule altercations. According to the host, Cirque Du Soleli lands somewhere in the ranks of Broadway and Yukon.
Twists/Changes[]
- Double Elimination - Episodes which include two players going home in one Finale.
- Auction - A physical challenge is replaced by an auction, in which players can buy Rewards, Punishments, Immunity, and other luxury items.
- Fallen Comrades - A twist in which the final 3 take a portion of time before the final elimination to remember those that they either directly or indirectly eliminate. Contestants are led on a trail holding a post for each previously eliminated contestant. When players reach a post, they are expected to comment on the fallen contestant.
Contestants[]
12th - Myrtle & Dell
11th - TacoBellisha
10th - Chris Traeger
9th - Mama Umbridge
8th - Jake
7th - Justin Tyme
6th - Rhys
5th - BurgerKisha
4th - Jaime Edmondson
3rd - Xyliam
2nd - PinkChick
1st - Mel Abano