contestants

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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

Producers would deliberately try to make contestants angry or upset for the sake of generating watchable drama, they say.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Some previous contestants, on social media, have been more positive about their experiences on the show.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“Okay, contestants, introduce yourselves to each other,” the MC said.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon