contestants

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Under Eurovision rules, contestants do not have to be citizens of the country they are representing, although some participating countries can mandate it under their own rules.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Bettan told the BBC he had not been aware of guidelines that discourage contestants from campaigning for multiple votes, and had "erased" the post.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

And not just because one of the leading contestants torched himself and his political livelihood in a bonfire of hubris and stupidity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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

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

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty