contestant
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The newspaper said the woman was not a contestant or professional dancer on the show, but had met the man due to his participation in the competition.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
He has also appeared as a contestant on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Most Haunted, Hollyoaks and Supermarket Sweep.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Host Jeff Probst, contestant Benjamin ‘Coach’ Wade and others discuss why CBS’ competition show continues to endure after more than 25 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
In casting her, ABC broke with its typical pattern of picking someone who had previously appeared as a contestant on “The Bachelor.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Then, through Regina’s persistence, Bobby received an invitation to be a possible contestant on the most popular show on television, The $64,000 Question.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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