contestant

Example Sentences

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Jackson’s host allows announcer Don Pardo to pose questions to contestants such as, “When is the next reappearance of Halley’s comet scheduled?” only to cut them off before they answer.

From Salon

“It is such a scary time right here at the moment,” said Arabella Chi, who rose to fame as a contestant on “Love Island.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Posting on social media, former Love Island contestant Arabella Chi, who is based in Dubai, described it as "a very scary time".

From BBC

"Having been a contestant, a contributor and now a host, I get to meet people I've been in the shoes of - it's a unique journey," she tells the BBC.

From BBC

“It’s been so fun to see contestants enjoying smoked salmon on a daily basis… Anytime smoked salmon becomes part of the cultural conversation, it’s a win for the category.”

From Salon