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contestant

[kuhn-tes-tuhnt] / kənˈtɛs tənt /


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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

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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