contestant

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Former Strictly contestant Williams is also recognised for his role as the iceberg in another London transfer, musical parody Titaníque.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Summer House’s” Miller and “The Traitors” contestant Higgins — both publicly betrayed by men they trusted on their shows — are the first celebrities joining Season 35 of “Dancing With the Stars.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Real-life Roma singer Bianca Mihai, a contestant on the Romanian version of reality TV show "The Voice" last year, called Lolita's overnight success "unfair".

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Saturday night's episode showed the boys' choir leader - and former X Factor contestant - Lloyd Macey nominated the boys for the audition.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

While I was there, I met a fellow contestant, Mary Kate Bush, who later became a great source of strength to me, as well as a lifelong friend.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry