contestant
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When prebiotic soda Poppi jokingly teased a nonexistent “Amaya Papaya” beverage, using the nickname of Amaya Espinal, last year’s winning contestant and fan favorite, ITV sent the Pepsi-owned brand a cease-and-desist letter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
During a teaser before the challenge, Probst accidentally announced that contestant Rizo Velovic had lost and didn’t make the final three.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“What a great twist,” contestant Benjamin “Coach” Wade told The Times in March.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Participants from every series of BBC's Race Across the World will run in memory of former contestant Sam Gardiner.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The rules state that a contestant should prepare a sample, so I’m hoping this is enough.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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