contestants

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“There’s two chairs and three contestants, and the music will stop and one will be without a chair.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

This year the contest went to a spell-off, where the final two contestants spell as many words as they can in 90 seconds.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The crowd cheered as the three contestants made their way to the man with the mic.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty