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contestant

[kuhn-tes-tuhnt] / kənˈtɛs tənt /


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Raj Bhakta, a former “Apprentice” contestant, wants to give away the Green Mountain College campus he bought in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For one Love Island USA contestant, the drama started before even entering the villa.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

When prebiotic soda Poppi jokingly teased a nonexistent “Amaya Papaya” beverage, using the nickname of Amaya Espinal, last year’s winning contestant and fan favorite, ITV sent the Pepsi-owned brand a cease-and-desist letter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Participants from every series of the show will take part in the forthcoming Great Manchester run on that same date, in memory of late former contestant Sam Gardiner.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The rules state that a contestant should prepare a sample, so I’m hoping this is enough.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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