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contestant

[kuhn-tes-tuhnt] / kənˈtɛs tənt /


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Raj Bhakta, a former “Apprentice” contestant, wants to give away the Green Mountain College campus he bought in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For one Love Island USA contestant, the drama started before even entering the villa.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The season was chock-full of cameos from celebrities like Billie Eilish and Sia, and included former “Survivor” runner-up and “White Lotus” creator Mike White as a contestant.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He has previously competed as a contestant on the 2024 Strictly Christmas special.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Let’s hear it for contestant number eight!” the emcee announces for a second time.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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