contestants

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The contestants, known as “Islanders,” compete for a $100,000 cash prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

White revealed that “Survivor 50” contestants Charlie Davis and Kamilla Karthigesu will appear in “White Lotus.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The contestants sitting beside Probst informed him that “the fire hasn’t happened yet.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Under Eurovision rules, contestants do not have to be citizens of the country they are representing, although some participating countries can mandate it under their own rules.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Of course, just like the other kids, I had been keeping a mental tally of everybody’s points, so I was pretty sure I’d be one of the on-air contestants, not an alternate.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper