contestants

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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

It was the second series of the South Africa-set spin-off, in which past contestants return.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“House reality is having another moment again,” said Fox TV President Michael Thorn, referring to the concept of grouping contestants under one roof for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The episodes where the contestants had to make “dessert impostors”—desserts that looked like savory foods—were always my favorites.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks