contestants

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Donald Trump hosted the show, in which contestants competed for a job working for the businessman, when it aired on NBC for 14 seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“House reality is having another moment again,” said Fox TV President Michael Thorn, referring to the concept of grouping contestants under one roof for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It was the second series of the South Africa-set spin-off, in which past contestants return.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Some of the contestants were covered in liquid concrete.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

For this segment of the competition, the emcee makes the contestants pick a number out of a bowl, and the corresponding judge asks the question.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles