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

This year's other contestants were TV star Scarlett Moffatt, singer Ashley Roberts and comedian Seann Walsh.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It was among six out of 2025’s top ten reality shows on streaming services that featured contestants living in a house together, like in “Million Dollar Secret” and “Beast Games.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"I just weren't feeling it," Bullard explained to the other contestants.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The show over, I sat trembling in the stands, watching the contestants who now gathered around the concession booth showing their battle scars to anyone who would look.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris