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The season was chock-full of cameos from celebrities like Billie Eilish and Sia, and included former “Survivor” runner-up and “White Lotus” creator Mike White as a contestant.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

They include Trish and Cathie from series three, Stephen and Viv from the fourth series and first series runner-up Darron Speck.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Chip Honcho, with a 92 for his runner-up effort in the Risen Star in February, is the only other Preakness horse with a Beyer number above 90 in a route race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Potente, the San Felipe winner and Santa Anita Derby runner-up, cost $2.4 million, more than double any other horse in the Derby.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

She made it all the way to the statewide Miss Teen Blue Bonnet Pageant, and came in as second runner-up.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy