contestants

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The filming of Wordle - which will see contestants compete for a cash prize - was delayed after the disappearance of Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy, in February.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

After that I made a point of telling other contestants that at the beginning of each day out of a sense of fair play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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 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

The sound faded and was replaced by other voices. “.. . press conference about the crash of Corporation Flight A-617 carrying those missing Miss Teen Dream contestants, Bob . “Quiet!”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray