contestants

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The negative reaction to Bettan's performance was audible on the TV broadcast, after Australian broadcaster ORF, which is hosting the show, said it would not censor protests or negative reactions to any of the contestants.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Such sites post year-round updates and analysis of contestants, stagings, voting predictions and rehearsals from selection shows right up to the grand final.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

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

“Well, the judges will be coming out to greet the contestants in a moment, but I really do need to note down—” “Judges?”

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff