contestant
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Scandals at the state level have overshadowed the run-up to the national competitions this week in Miami, and one contestant is suing the organization for defamation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
However, it was forced to issue a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster Kan in the lead-up to the competition after its contestant released videos instructing fans to "vote 10 times for Israel".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
But the 35-year-old, who was a contestant on 'I'm A Celebrity...
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
You just have to click as fast as a “Jeopardy!” contestant to grab it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Fewer chances of being called on as a contestant for the game.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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That this is a reflection of America is taken as a given, the same way “Love Is Blind” contestants don’t feel the need to mention their evangelical beliefs.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
But with 10 contestants running, it’s more likely that the contest will narrow the field to a two-candidate runoff to be held Aug. 25.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
A celebrity spin-off is separately in the works, featuring contestants including presenter AJ Odudu, comedian Sara Pascoe, podcaster Chris Ramsey and social media star George Clarke.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“This audience is a little younger than I’m used to,” host Ken Jennings said after eliciting a laugh when he noted the charities selected by the contestants “are eating.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Okay, contestants, introduce yourselves to each other,” the MC said.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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