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contestant

[kuhn-tes-tuhnt] / kənˈtɛs tənt /


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Saturday night's episode showed the boys' choir leader - and former X Factor contestant - Lloyd Macey nominated the boys for the audition.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The newspaper said the woman was not a contestant or professional dancer on the show, but had met the man due to his participation in the competition.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Nead: If you think about someone like Bekah Martinez, a former contestant, she does more homesteading content now, and she’s so real and raw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Host Jeff Probst, contestant Benjamin ‘Coach’ Wade and others discuss why CBS’ competition show continues to endure after more than 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

I thought every contestant would get a little trophy, and the winner would get a crown and the money.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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