Marjory was standing on one side of the motel’s swimming pool with the other contestants and their coaches. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

The more contestants that grace the screen, the more obvious it is how much we do not fit. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Kyle stood on a pair of glowing green footprints in a line with seven other contestants facing the blank video wall. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

I’m the first of fifteen students competing, since each participating Islamic school program entered five top contestants. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

But she doesn’t give me enough time to answer because she’s already rushing out to announce the next contestant. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I knew I couldn’t beat the other contestants at their own game, that is, look like a bobbysoxer. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

She even tried to get on various radio and television quiz shows herself, hoping to bring home some money for being a successful contestant. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

From that point forward, the old setup would be replaced with a series of matches of ten or twelve games each between the eight individual contestants, with the loser of each match being eliminated. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

The way the show worked was that contestants would choose a category, such as movies, opera, baseball, etc., and answer questions that would become exponentially more difficult and ultimately more valuable. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

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. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

“And our final contestant, representing our littlest people, is Claudia Odom, who wrote a sweet and funny poem she calls ‘Cornbread and Cows.’ Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

In chess tournaments, contestants are not only assigned opponents, they’re also given, for each round, a color: black or white. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

We have our own ways to stay busy, to keep thoughts of our time as contestants in the Hunger Games at bay. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

They’ve got us contestants lined up outside of the banquet hall. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

A grade school girl in a frilly white dress handed each contestant a bouquet of roses, yellow for the girls, red for the boys. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

The book was there because his beloved librarian gave it to the old fool when he was the same age as all the library lock-in contestants. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

“Oh, are those the questions you ask all the contestants? I didn’t see them on the form.” Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

This is about idolizing and studying these pageant contestants her whole life, and finally allowing herself to be one. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I thought every contestant would get a little trophy, and the winner would get a crown and the money. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Now, at night, I realize that I’m going to be missing The Voice and wonder if my favorite contestant, Javier, will make it to the next round. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

All the top contestants were given a sheet of paper with the following paragraph printed on it: Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

He ground through twenty-four-hour endurance tests and “stamina runs,” in which contestants looped up and down local roads until their beleaguered automobiles exploded or shed their wheels—the last one rolling was the winner. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

“The next award goes to the most popular girl in the Miss King Middle pageant. The Miss Congeniality winner was selected by our pageant contestants.” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

The contestants had to buzz in like they did on Jeopardy! Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

Along the way, unable to contain himself, Mohammed jumped in and swam alongside Deeb and the other contestants. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

“Our high school contestant will be Helen Spencer, who wrote a clever story called ‘Bucky and the Beaver.’” Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Marian would be competing with some three hundred other contestants, and Boghetti took special pains to get ready for her audition. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

It said that Bobby had been invited to be a contestant on the television show I’ve Got a Secret at four-thirty that afternoon. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

All the contestants are talking, doing their hair, and laughing, but as soon as everyone catches sight of me, the room falls uncomfortably silent. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

A contestant knows that his friends, family, and co-workers—along with a few million strangers—are watching. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

She picked up another chair and got between the two contestants. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

We and our pathogens are now locked in an escalating evolutionary contest, with the death of one contestant the price of defeat, and with natural selection playing the role of umpire. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z

Each contestant is given a “Miss King Middle School Pageant” T-shirt to wear with our own jeans and sneakers. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Everybody laughs as Catherine rushes to find me a paper cup for the sodas that are sitting on ice in the waiting room for the contestants. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

After each round, every contestant votes to eliminate one other contestant. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

So, after reading selections from Negro schools all over North Carolina, we are pleased to announce that one of the winning contestants is from Riverside School!”’ Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Other contestants seem to view the Latinos as poor players, even when they are not. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

All the contestants gather around me and Beatriz, seated on the cold, wet floor. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

We used to watch together on weekends, with the Hangouts bar open in the corner of our screens, commenting on all the contestants,laughing, even though we could only see tiny squares of each other. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

The flapper dresses the contestants wore back then were wack like that! Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Then the little screens swivel around, and it’s the celebrities’ turn to give the clues and the contestants’ turn to guess. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

The next contestant is a tiny boy, hardly seven or eight years old, with a neat bow tie and hair that hangs over his eyes. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

The contestants raced down the stairs to the Rotunda Reading Room. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

Of course, just like the other kids, I had been keeping a mental tally of everybody’s points, so I was pretty sure I’d be one of the on-air contestants, not an alternate. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“Let’s hear it for contestant number eight!” the emcee announces for a second time. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Felix only half listened as a camera panned around the arena and stopped on contestants. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

“Good thing we got here early,” he said, his gaze traveling down the long rows of baking stations in the center of the room, where the contestants would be competing. A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

He’s the master of ceremonies, and, it appears, as drunk as the contestants. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

I sink low in my seat next to Beatriz and try to block out the noise of the screaming, giggling Miss King Middle contestants. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

The Miss Bolivia contest always includes a contestant ostensibly from the coast. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

The old church clock showed a few minutes before ten as the contestants positioned themselves directly beneath the long banner that stretched across the street. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

It seemed as if all of America was watching the show, and successful contestants were becoming celebrities in their own right. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

She knew the Top Five would not hold both a black and a brown contestant. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

After the interviews is the luncheon, and after that is when contestants are allowed to set up their dressing room spaces. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

She stepped forward to the contestant’s podium, which had a skeleton in a school uniform hunched over it. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

The other contestant is good, but his celebrity speaks too slowly and says the word bat while giving clues for the word batter, an amateur’s mistake. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

At the funeral games held in his honor Atalanta appeared among the contestants, and in the wrestling match conquered the young man who was to be the father of Achilles, the great hero Peleus. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

After a contestant finished, his or her supporters whistled and whooped, as if doing so would influence the judges. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

The value of building the jackpot is now outweighed by each contestant’s desire to win the jackpot. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

"Greetings to the final contestants of the Seventy-fourth Hunger Games. The earlier revision has been revoked. Closer examination of the rule book has disclosed that only one winner may be allowed," he says. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

There were thirty-eight contestants; nineteen had already given their speeches that morning. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

The last category is what stands between the contestants and the big money, and Mom says it doesn’t help that some of these celebrity partners are as dumb as a bag of hair. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

When Stephanie receives her award and joins us back in the contestant line, she hugs each and every one of us. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“Well, the judges will be coming out to greet the contestants in a moment, but I really do need to note down—” “Judges?” A Tangle of Knots 2013-02-05T00:00:00Z

For this segment of the competition, the emcee makes the contestants pick a number out of a bowl, and the corresponding judge asks the question. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“The races were notable for the lack of clothing worn by the contestants and the serious way in which they went at the task of winning five-dollar gold pieces.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

In the Miss America pageant, the contestants have to prance around the stage in swimsuits. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

They spoke of her as a contestant or a place or even an enemy. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

So if the first word is “fork,” a contestant might say, “You use this to put food in your mouth—not a spoon but a...” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Ruiz calls out to the contestants, who are now lining up with their escorts. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“And now,” Dona Amelia says, “I present to you . .. our lovely contestants!” The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

It seems as if the other contestants—this is a show on which the average age is thirty-four—simply don’t want the older players around. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

“Welcome back, everybody!” said Mr. Lemoncello, addressing the contestants and the crowd from the second-floor balcony, where he was seated in a canvas director’s chair. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

“We were under the impression that your Age Line would keep out younger contestants, Dumbledore,” said Karkaroff his steely smile still in place, though his eyes were colder than ever. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

The crowd cheered as the three contestants made their way to the man with the mic. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

One contestant was thirteen, and there were several twenty-year-olds, all rated quite highly. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Like the Weakest Link contestants, the website users were now publicly declaring how they felt about people who didn’t look like them. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

I scan the panel of teachers responsible for choosing the contestants. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

The real warhorse among the contestants drank last; this position of honor was reserved for the best chugger in the squadron. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

The contestants with their teachers and accompanists filled the auditorium, while the judges sat by themselves high up in the balcony. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

The commissioner of education, recovered from the shock of having a contestant protest a ruling, cited Julian. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

When we were on camera, it felt like it took a million years to complete our round, but in just a few minutes the second set of contestants come back to the waiting room. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

All of the contestants appeared to be grim and nervous, stiff as manikins, except for Susan, who was bending the ear of the boy sitting next to her. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

The short woman in maroon scrubs standing next to Felix shrieked and bounced around like a game show contestant. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z

The show was a guessing game to determine a contestant’s “secret,” in this case not that Bobby or his mother might be a Communist, but that he was United States Chess Champion. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

So if the celebrity says “tulip, daisy, rose,” the contestant would say “types of flowers.” When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

Along with the other contestants, I wear a satin sash over my indigena clothes, which, like peacock feathers, attracts the attention of the young indigena men in the room. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

The two major contestants for the presidency in 1796, then, not only possessed impeccable revolutionary credentials; they had also earned their fame as a team. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

The four contestants from Woodland and the other three members of our team walk to the testing area, waving for the cameras. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

Before the bus arrives, the teachers and contestants stand motionless in front of King Middle. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

The show over, I sat trembling in the stands, watching the contestants who now gathered around the concession booth showing their battle scars to anyone who would look. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

The other three shuffle papers back and forth and murmur something about the previous contestant dodging questions. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

No other contestant had gone through an entire number. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

Grandmasters were often guests on the show, evaluating the audience’s suggestions and discussing the win-loss possibilities of the contestants. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

An analysis of more than 160 episodes reveals that black contestants, in both the early and late rounds of the game, are eliminated at a rate commensurate with their trivia-answering abilities. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

One of the contestants was from San Gilberto, which is really close to where I grew up, only five or six miles away. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

In each case, the dreaded clicker sounded after a minute or two, before the contestant had reached the middle of the aria. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

As the emcee is saying all this, we contestants are wide-eyed and mouthing, “Oh my God!” to each other. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

The key to measuring the Weakest Link voting data is to tease out a contestant’s playing ability from his race, gender, and age. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Then the screens swivel back, and the contestants give the clues again. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

“I missed a few on purpose so the other contestants wouldn’t feel bad!” Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

She races out the door, and as she announces the first few contestants and their escorts, I run to the dressing room. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The contestants included RCA, the Columbia Broadcasting System, and General Electric, all seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission for mutually incompatible technologies. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

One by one the contestants took the long walk to center stage to give their speeches. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

The Miss New Jersey pageant is sponsoring a trip for the contestants in our pageant to visit Convention Hall, complete with a pool party at a hotel and dinner at a fancy restaurant. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

In the real show, they have these big panels that spin around behind the contestant’s head to reveal the next category, but obviously we don’t have that kind of technology. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

People glanced my way and kept going to the other contestants. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

A few contestants tried to make conversation with him, but I tuned them out, bouncing on the balls of my feet, battling the cold and my nerves. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Walton says every contestant is getting a trophy, no matter what. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Sheed did the same on Mr. Flux’s other side, so they both looked like contestants in a game of tug-of-war, where Mr. Flux was the bowed ribbon at the center of the rope. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

“All right, let’s welcome our first contestants: Riverview Middle School and their upstate rivals Farragut Middle School.” The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

“And how about we keep this between us and your family? We wouldn’t want to make the other contestants jealous. What do you say?” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Two contestants had salvaged pieces of metal from the downed plane and were using them as tanning reflectors. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

Boys get out of school to travel to football games, so I guess it shouldn’t be that much of a surprise that every contestant is given the Friday before the pageant off from school. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

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. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

A few contestants turn to give Millie smiles of encouragement as we take our seats. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accustomed to seeing stiff, mortified contestants, the audience responded with uncertain titters. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

“Pass the test, and you get to advance! Fail, and I get to eat you! Who will be our contestant?” The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

Indeed, the Weakest Link voting data do indicate two kinds of contestants who are consistently discriminated against: the elderly and Latinos. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Though there were only thirteen contestants, the curiosity about seeing these survivors — fanned by an Internet ad campaign that hinted at unsavory sexual secrets and possible cannibalism — drew a record number of viewers. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

“Simple. Each of you loses his or her library card and adds it to the discard bowl for our next lucky contestants to try and win.” Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library 2013-06-25T00:00:00Z

The rules state that a contestant should prepare a sample, so I’m hoping this is enough. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Next thing I knew, the contestants rushed up to me, giving me one big group hug and saying congratulations. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Interestingly, elderly Weakest Link contestants seem to suffer from one type, while Latinos suffer the other. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Last year we chattered away about each contestant, but tonight there’s only the occasional comment. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Losing, as it turned out, never occurred to the contestant herself. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

She seemed like such a sniveling, cowardly fool that no one bothered about her until there were only a handful of contestants left. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

By measuring a contestant’s actual votes against the votes that would truly best serve his self-interest, it’s possible to tell if discrimination is at play. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

With so many contestants, the drops took a while, interspersed only occasionally with the cheers from a surviving team. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Every Tuesday we argue about the best contestant on The Voice and who deserves to advance to the next round. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

“Next up, help me welcome contestant number eight!” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Then, catch this, my buddy Fang climbs out of the “soundproof” van where he’d been waiting like some cloistered game show contestant. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

As she waited for her turn, at least six contestants before her launched into “O mio Fernando,” the same aria she was to sing. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

In the Winner’s Circle, the celebrity partner gives the clues and the contestant has to guess—not words, but categories. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

The required ten paces between contestants put them at the extreme ends of the ledge. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

In round two the contestants were given dozens of inner tubes and instructed to stack them into tall, puffy towers, which were immediately knocked down by the afternoon's second vachette. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

The last contestant is a thirteen-year-old girl from Sheboygan, who is also really good as she recites the final verses of the Quran. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

They had a device that made a loud clicking sound up there in the balcony, and when that noisy dicker sounded, the contestant was supposed to stop singing in midpassage and walk off the stage. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

Fewer chances of being called on as a contestant for the game. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

Bobby’s last-round opponent was the rotund Abe Turner, a perpetual acting student whose great claim to thespian fame was that he’d been a contestant on Groucho Marx’s television program, You Bet Your Life. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Many contestants were bitten by venomous snakes or went insane from thirst. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

The sound faded and was replaced by other voices. “.. . press conference about the crash of Corporation Flight A-617 carrying those missing Miss Teen Dream contestants, Bob . “Quiet!” Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

So, roughly speaking, the typical contestant will vote to eliminate the worse players in the early rounds and the better players in the later rounds. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

Only that was different, since I was a contestant. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

The only survivors are the contestants of Bunker, forgotten by Fox producers after the show’s cancellation. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

“None of us are the perfect contestants,” she says. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

They had to listen to as many as a hundred contestants a day over a three-day period, so they didn’t waste time. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

There were so many mistakes most of the contestants didn’t know what it meant, what they were supposed to do, or why the judges hadn’t proofread their paragraph before passing it around. Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics 2016-01-05T00:00:00Z

Then we watched Susan board a bus that would take her and eighteen other contestants to Phoenix West High School. Stargirl 2000-08-08T00:00:00Z

A real live Miss America contestant is talking to me! Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

There, out of earshot of the contestants, top players were discussing and analyzing in depth every game, move by move, as it was played. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

It would have many more contestants, including some of the best players in the United States and Canada. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

If a contestant reached the $8,000 plateau and failed to answer that question correctly, he or she was given a new Cadillac as a consolation prize, worth about $5,000 at that time. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

One by one, Miss New Jersey greets the rest of the contestants, so gracious, poised, and well spoken. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

There was no money to win in this rodeo, and nothing to lose, either, since a contestant paid no entry fee. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

It wasn't until the sixth event of the afternoon that two of the contestants were finally injured. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

The episodes where the contestants had to make “dessert impostors”—desserts that looked like savory foods—were always my favorites. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

She has also suggested it might have been the symptom of her initial discomfort about having to talk "at contestants" rather than show them what she meant on the dance floor. How Strictly waltzed its way to the top of the Saturday night ratings 2012-12-22T18:21:12Z

This year's contestants hope to avoid missteps and shine in swimwear, evening gown and interview competitions at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. 51 pageant queens compete for Miss USA in Vegas 2011-06-19T16:01:04Z

A regional Australian oyster festival is challenging the Guinness world records’ definition of “biggest oyster” after its prize contestant – a 2kg mollusc named Jack – was deemed too short. World's not Jack's oyster: 2kg mollusc ruled too short for world record 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z

Buzz in too late and, well, another contestant beats you to the punch. It’s not about IQ: How to win on “Jeopardy!” 2014-02-23T23:00:00Z

“This challenge forces the contestants out of their comfort zone,” he said. ArtsBeat Blog: 'X Factor' Watch: Knockout Performances With Little Fluff 2011-12-15T06:00:35Z

Yet the contestants keep coming, vying for a spot in a televised endurance test that seems all but destined to fail in the long term. “The Biggest Loser” is a broken fairy tale: Our reality TV obsession with radical transformation needs limits 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z

This "Show/ Funny" thing, an attempt to find Britain's best new stand-up in six weeks, was a bizarrely cack-handed production, which didn't let us see any of the contestants be funny or even perform. Rewind TV: The Hour; The Apprentice; Show Me the Funny; Imagine; Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet; Twenty Twelve ? review 2011-07-23T23:06:24Z

After Tuesday night’s final performances of the last two contestants, Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze, I could almost hear a collective sigh of relief from coast to coast. "American Idol" recap: Final performances 2010-05-26T13:27:00Z

“Each contestant gives consent that they could be maimed, even killed,” reads an advert. Russian reality TV show to 'allow' rape and murder in Siberian wilderness 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z

She was particularly upset when he took her aside to talk about the beauty of another contestant. Body Image Issues? Lisa Lampanelli Knows the Feeling 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z

It is also hard to predict how well a contestant might do based on what’s on paper. ‘Jeopardy!’ Keeps Seeing Winning Streaks. Champions Ponder Why. 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z

What I get instead is a lot of second-rate hip-hop, former American Idol contestants who’ve landed recording contracts, or—worst of all—“I listen to anything.” I don’t hate millennials anymore! 2013-05-25T13:00:00Z

One of the first contestants Kelce sent home was a pageant queen who he felt gave too perfect and polished answers. I watched Travis Kelce's 2016 reality dating show so that you don't have to. Here's what I learned 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z

The category was “Music and literature before and after,” requiring contestants to link two separate titles by a common word. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tells Contestant: A ‘Gangster’ Is Not a ‘Gangsta’ 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z

Commitment issues best worked out on national television, with 30 pre-selected women and what one contestant on Tuesday's episode aptly described as their "petty catfights." "The Bachelor's" twisted revenge fantasy 2011-01-11T16:12:00Z

For a bit of a twist this season there will be both male and female contestants. Friday TV Picks: ‘America’s Next Top Model’ on The CW 2013-08-01T19:31:00Z

The contestants also have a full four hours to complete the challenge, which seems to allow enough time for some serious decorating, as well as some not-so-serious bits from Noel and Allison. In Noel and Allison, "The Great British Bake Off" cooks up a new dynamic hosting duo 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z

For Lakshmi, who acts as a judge on "Top Chef," it's tough to send contestants home. Tough moments on reality TV? The ugly cry face, for starters 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z

In the 1950s, Groucho Marx hosted a radio and television quiz show called “You Bet Your Life” and was known for tossing softball questions to failing contestants. | Neography Lesson 2011-01-03T18:00:45Z

This year, contestants will face two sets of auditions - firstly with judges in an audition room - and if they're successful a second rehearsal in front of a live audience. The X Factor reveal judges for 2013 2013-05-22T11:12:12Z

Photos were sent to my Facebook inbox purporting to reveal the true look of two South American contestants before extensive cosmetic surgery. My Time as a Miss Universe Judge 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z

An exception was made, here, to allow contestant Frankie Grande to get news of his grandfather’s death via a letter from his family and to discuss the news with his housemates. “Big Brother” finally does something wright: The reality show handles a contestant’s grief with shocking sensitivity 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

The judge calls out “front double bicep,” and the contestants pose in unison. “Man Made,” a Film About Transgender Bodybuilders, Upends the Traditional Documentary Gaze 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z

Group Date: When the group date card arrives bearing a quote about a rose smelling as sweet, one of the high-quality contestants on this show shouts from the back, “Guys, I think that was Shakespeare!” The Bachelorette Watch: London Calling 2012-06-12T12:30:46Z

A star like Mr. Tyler or Ms. Lopez has nothing to lose when offering a contestant, entrée into their rarefied space. Arts & Leisure Preview: Steven Tyler Escapes From Idolatry 2011-02-09T16:50:05Z

One contestant, for instance, was told that behind one curtain was a prize that weighed at least 1,001 pounds while behind another was something worth at least $1,001. ‘Labor Games’ Is a Brilliantly Absurd TV Game Show 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z

The contestant’s presence will be noted on a gallery database. Inside Art: Whitney and Storm King to Share a David Smith 2012-01-05T22:13:39Z

The show’s at its best when we see Rachel play puppet-master with the contestants, and we see that in full force. What You Should Watch This Week: ‘UnREAL,’ ‘Angie Tribeca’ and ‘Wentworth’ 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z

In the first challenge, contestants ranging from 23 to 62 years-old are randomly paired off and asked to produce a visual work that captures the essence of their partner. Rarefied art world gets reality TV competition 2010-06-03T22:29:00Z

They worked to find equally complimentary things to say about each contestant and bemoaned the difficulty of making a decision. 'The Voice' recap: The knockouts reach their end 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

On Monday, the trial period starts with Ken Jennings, the record-breaking “Jeopardy!” contestant, who has already taped at least 30 episodes. How Can ‘Jeopardy!’ Replace Alex Trebek? See Game-Show History 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z

The show encourages contestants to recreate the appearance and sound of famous singers as accurately as possible. Singing Competition Again Comes Under Fire After Use of Blackface 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z

She’s one of those contestants where winning doesn’t really matter, she was always going to do well out of this. RuPaul's Drag Race recap: season 12, episode 12 – what happens in Vegas should stay in Vegas 2020-05-17T04:00:00Z

Goldberg, the youngest castmate, said the weight of the contestants displaying themselves in such a public way was palpable from their first group gathering. ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’ Is a TV Rarity With Familiar Drama 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z

Glamour model Chloe Goodman, who was involved in the incident with Jackson, is so far the only contestant to be evicted by public vote, leaving the house on Friday. O'Neal quits Celebrity Big Brother 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z

For example, there was this whole syndicate that managed to hack the show with hundreds of contestants. True or false? AMC's "Quiz" goes inside the game show coughing scandal that tests confirmation bias 2020-05-31T04:00:00Z

In a singing competition, contestants get criticized for being off-key. Joel McHale on Reality Shows, Community, and Telling Costar Chevy Chase to "Soak Your Dentures" 2012-10-05T12:00:33Z

In today’s era of pop, where computers find the soul for winning contestants, it’s hard to scoff at Goulding, whose sole problem on her record is being too emotionally redundant. Ellie Goulding's Halcyon is Catchy Catharsis 2012-10-09T15:00:25Z

Roberts' easy bonhomie with contestants worked well, although initially her enthusiastic felt a touch too loud for this venue. LeVar Burton has a shaky "Jeopardy!" debut, but he's still very much in this game 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z

Labels are the issue, Cory Wade told a rapt audience at Phluid Project that evening, and it was pigeonholing that had made being a contestant on “America’s Next Top Model” so trying for Mx. For Capitalism, Every Social Leap Forward Is a Marketing Opportunity 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z

Currently she’s representing Summer Zervos, a former contestant on “The Apprentice,” in a defamation suit against Trump regarding his public statements that she fabricated claims that he touched her inappropriately. #MeToo and the B-list: "Nobody cares because their assailants were not famous" 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z

In one picture from the 1957 national contest, three contestants in evening gowns and earrings rest their elbows on light boxes with lit X-rays of their heads and torsos. Don’t slouch, young lady 2014-04-13T00:00:00Z

But unlike "Idol", the "X Factor" judges will mentor the contestants closely, helping them with song choice, production, coaching and even style during the TV contest. Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey on Cowell's "X Factor" list 2011-03-03T19:12:11Z

PT, to determine which of the three celebrities will be named the final All-Star contestant. TCA 2012: ABC Has No News on Modern Family, But Bristol Palin for DWTS 2012-07-27T18:56:50Z

We remain committed to helping contestants achieve healthy weight loss and live healthier lifestyles, and to inspiring viewers to do the same.” Viewers of ‘The Biggest Loser’ Question a Startling Weight Loss 2014-02-07T23:20:18Z

When one contestant struggles to complete the strength challenge, the others nobly cheer him on to finish, even after Mr. Hawke tells him, “This war’s over, buddy.” Television Review: War May Be Hell, but a Competition Show Awaits 2011-07-12T22:11:32Z

Later, the contestants must make dishes that pair well with handcrafted microbrews. TV listings: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z

I was on the show twice as part of challenges, but I was never on as a contestant, thank God. Kathy Griffin is used to the death threats now. And she’s not backing down 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z

When the other judges said yes, and he said no, he was painted as a grouch and the contestant – often a mediocre singer – was somehow ennobled. ArtsBeat: American Idol: Notes on Pity 2011-01-27T06:39:07Z

He was one of 12 contestants in the second season of the designer challenge, besting two other finalists Tuesday for the win. Seattle-born designer Jeffrey Williams wins Bravo's 'The Fashion Show' 2011-01-26T06:07:04Z

It's the show's responsibility to uncover what the contestants' pasts so the producers should have known about the previous relationship between Lydia and Uche. That "Love Is Blind" twist gives us a glimpse at the meddling behind reality TV drama 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z

Bob Harper, who will appear on “The Rachael Ray Show” this week, said, “What people don’t understand is when contestants leave home ... they are in charge of themselves.” Viewers of ‘The Biggest Loser’ Question a Startling Weight Loss 2014-02-07T23:20:18Z

If a network doesn’t show us what the former contestants are up to now, fans are going to see it all on Instagram. As Reality TV Reunions Go Virtual, What About the Fights? 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z

This week: Which contestant will have a Halloween shocker? The X Factor: who deserves to win? 2010-12-08T15:25:00Z

Sir Alan later wrote to the axed contestant admitting – presumably after meeting some of the monsters subsequent series would throw at him – that he'd made a mistake getting rid of her. The 10 best Apprentice contestants 2010-10-02T23:04:00Z

Is there any doubt that there will be tears during an episode of “Dancing With the Stars” dedicated to the most memorable year in the contestants’ lives? 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: First perfect 10s; Michael Sam leaves 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z

Mr. Sutter said that a mental health professional whom he spoke to during the casting process told him that contestants’ lives could be affected for up to three months after their season ended. How Married ‘Bachelor’ Couples Make It Work. Yes, Some Are Still Together. 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z

Despite Chris Harrison saying that the producer had confessed and other contestants had witnessed their interactions, Papa denied everything, accusing the network of hyping up the drama for ratings. Perspective | The 20 defining moments of 20 years of ‘The Bachelor’ 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z

Auditions for the 10th season of "American Idol" are kicking off in Nashville as wannabe contestants prepare for a show without judge Simon Cowell. Nashville sees huge turnout for 'Idol' auditions 2010-07-15T17:22:00Z

Who is the emcee, and who is the contestant? Sex, Violence and Self-Discovery Collide in the Incandescent ‘Cleanness’ 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z

The first contestant is an overweight Welsh guy who can carry a tune. The Voice: not just a talent contest – you can watch it while waiting to die 2013-03-31T18:59:01Z

The actor and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Gemma Atkinson, who owes her strong physique to boxing and weights, endured sniping from some Strictly fans last year about being supposedly “too masculine” for dancing. Has strong become the respectable face of skinny for young women? 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z

Best use of a guest star: Former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star and ex-Dancing with the Stars contestant Carson Kressley returned to the show. ?Dancing with the Stars?, Week 9 Results: No More Hope 2011-11-16T14:05:40Z

To use a food analogy, think of the internet as the contents of a "Chopped" basket and DALL-E as a contestant. We asked an AI to draw its favorite food. The results were bleak 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z

It costs nothing to apply, and each contestant is given a pianist to work with, free of charge. Music: George London Foundation Contest Set for Morgan Library 2012-02-12T15:44:19Z

After Day uses the word in his appraisal of the contestants' work, they later reveal that the term was a hoax all along – a sugary allegory for socially fueled misinformation. "Is It Cake?" feeds viewers visual catharsis for uncertain times 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z

The pink belt made its debut at the annual contestant weigh-in Friday morning outside City Hall, with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg presiding. Coney Island hot dog contest adds women's pigout 2011-07-02T18:29:09Z

And no one understands better than this season's graduating class of top 10 contestants, now on the road for the American Idol Live! Amid falling ratings, 'American Idols' still singing for Seattle 2010-08-19T21:05:00Z

As a host, it has been his proudest quality — his ability to buoy an anxious contestant through tone alone. In Alex Trebek’s Reluctant, Moving Memoir, Life Is All About the Next Question 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z

Billboard: Do you have a favorite contestant right now? Steven Tyler talks "American Idol" 2011-01-15T00:58:22Z

Best Cross-Cultural Moment: In a completely “surprise” and “spontaneous” moment, the boatful of contestants on their group date stumbled across a previously undiscovered Panamanian tribe. The Bachelor Watch: Drama in Panama 2012-02-07T14:05:55Z

Off the field, Hamels has managed to pull off a similar feat with his philanthropy, which he has pursued with his wife, Heidi, a former Playboy Playmate and Survivor contestant. Cole Hamels Runs An Athlete Charity That Actually Works 2013-09-05T13:00:00Z

With Nixon vigorously expostulating and pointing his finger into the chest of the impassive Khrushchev, the contestants look like bickering clowns. Art Review: Captured: A New York Minute, or One in Havana 2011-06-09T23:00:29Z

Sunday’s two-hour premiere was exhausting: That’s a lot of time to spend watching contestants fall into line with the golden rule of reality television: Be true to your caricature. In ‘Utopia,’ on Fox, Real People Build an Unreal World 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z

The parallels to today's Voice & X Factor contestants is uncanny – the lack of musical ability in abundance and careers based on hype - it is almost a replica. Readers' panel: Sex Pistols 2012-06-01T10:32:26Z

Conventional wisdom holds that contestants who receive questions about controversial topics are less likely to win. Miss America understand hardships women face 2013-01-14T14:41:10Z

More contestants will be eliminated Saturday night during swimsuit, evening gown and talent competitions. Miss America crowning new winner in Las Vegas 2012-01-14T11:16:10Z

One of the judges, a guy named Derek J who wears high heels, tells a contestant that his hairdo looks like a lampshade. | 'Hair Battle Spectacular': Battle of the Stylists on Oxygen 2010-08-09T21:08:00Z

Having previously described it as a "cruise ship show", this time round he is lambasting the fact that the contestants don't write their own material, and haven't paid their dues. Don't knock The X Factor, Elton 2010-10-19T13:05:00Z

The cut from 20 contestants in all to 12 is pretty deep, as Blake Shelton noted sagely before his team members took the stage. 'The Voice' recap: Teams Adam and Blake calmly take it live 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z

Nuclear Regulatory Commission, triumphed over 50 other contestants, including first runner-up Chhavi Verg, representing New Jersey, to claim victory in the contest which was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. District of Columbia contestant named Miss USA 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z

In February, a helicopter carrying a cast member of a military-themed show on Discovery crashed, killing the contestant, the pilot and a crew member. Critic’s Notebook: Discovery’s ‘Dude, You’re Screwed’ 2013-12-20T22:30:53Z

And if there was any doubt: “It’s not illegal if it’s invisible,” advised judge Sophie Johnson, reminding contestants that literally anything goes. “Pelvic thrusts are always good”: My crazy night at the Air Sex World Championship 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z

"Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced Thursday that the male singers would perform Stevie Wonder songs, while the female contestants would pay tribute to the late Whitney Houston, who died last month. 'American Idol' announces top 13 finalists 2012-03-02T03:17:09Z

Over the course of the series, we see Jane finish a senior year upended by the pandemic and make friends with other contestants in Los Angeles. ‘Always Jane’ Is Part of a New Generation of Trans Documentaries 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z

The American contestants, when rejected by their lovers, accepted their fate with forced grace, only occasionally pouting or weeping silently. The Glorious Depravity of the British “Love Island” 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z

Its contestants undergo a medical exam before competing. Contestant dies after completing “Wipeout” obstacle course 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z

Mr. Altman too said contestants are aided by the intrinsically appealing nature of the music. Summoning Harmony on the Fly 2010-12-03T15:27:00Z

"I thought it was good luck, because Randy never punched another contestant." Seattle's Molly Swenson passes first Hollywood round of 'American Idol' 2011-02-14T03:04:03Z

Billboard: What do you want to see in a prospective "Idol" contestant? Steven Tyler talks "American Idol" 2011-01-15T00:58:22Z

There’s even a female staff shrink who has files prepared on each contestant’s history of trauma, to be used for manipulation. Lifetime’s ‘UnREAL’ Traces the Cracks in Reality TV’s Fourth Wall 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z

The show’s biggest competitor, at least with regards to how it’s embedded within US popular culture is The Bachelor, a show that eliminates at least one contestant every episode. Love Island USA: are Americans ready to crack on with the remake? 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z

Project Runway All Stars The contestants face a challenge inspired by the mega-hit Broadway musical "Wicked" in this new episode. Thursday's TV Highlights: 'You Oughta Know Live in Concert' 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z

At one point, Levine told a contestant for whom he himself was not vying that Shelton would be a good choice for him. 'The Voice' recap: Blind auditions are now twice as nice 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

She’s a Great British Bake Off contestant and yet, on a day when tradition demands cake, she chose to shun cake. Meet the Bake Off 2019 contestants – from the teacher to the Terminator 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z

Producers said Friday the show starring former "American Idol" contestant Constantine Maroulis and singer Deborah Cox will play its final show May 12. Revival of 'Jekyll & Hyde' to close May 12 2013-05-03T18:09:11Z

The media regulator is investigating three incidents, which have attracted a total of 1,225 complaints, including abusive behaviour, a black contestant being called "a gorilla" and housemates labelled as "retards". Big Brother sponsor refuses to rule out dropping £2m deal over abuse row 2012-07-10T12:02:15Z

In the main competition, a good old-fashioned game of Twister, at least four of the contestants were eliminated for failing to distinguish left from right. Intelligence not required for 'Bachelor Pad' 2010-08-08T18:43:00Z

This year’s Miss USA pageant garnered plenty of attention with the crowning of Army Reserve Office and Miss District of Columbia Deshauna Barber—yet much of the buzz around the competition is surrounding another contestant. Viewers Are Outraged Miss Hawaii Was Asked a Confidential Question About Voting 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z

Kelly was among only a handful of teen contestants to reach the top five in the nine seasons of the Fox TV singing contest. Sinatra week ends Aaron Kelly's run on "Idol" 2010-05-06T02:56:00Z

Hopefully, I will survive long enough to see which two contestants are sent packing. At least a few Idol singers were 'taking care of business' 2010-04-14T19:27:00Z

The chef’s interest in sandwiches dates to a challenge on ‘Top Chef,” in which contestants were tasked to whip up a fast-casual restaurant idea. Smoked and Stacked review: A chef packs passion into her sandwiches 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z

The bullying that that show once frequently welcomed was contemptible, but even the most clueless contestants must have had some inkling of what was in store for them. Movie Review: Bobcat Goldthwait?s Film Satire ?God Bless America? 2012-05-10T21:56:10Z

How about letting the coaches steal contestants from each others’ discard piles? Critic's Notebook: ?The Voice? Finds Itself, and Some Stars 2011-06-30T11:05:24Z

Len noted that it is “the beginning of the end” and there are only six contestants left. Dancing with the Stars Watch: Three Is a Tragic Number 2013-11-12T04:36:43Z

A spokesman for Talkback Thames, the company that produces the show, defended the way it selected contestants. Britain's Got Talent faces suicide warning over humiliation of performers 2010-05-29T23:06:00Z

And its contestants and song choices are much more current, where Idol still favors nostalgia and diva/power-ballad standards. Voice of America: What The Voice’s Shocker Elimination Says About the Show and the Audience 2013-05-30T15:11:42Z

Twenty memorable contestants from the 23rd season of “The Bachelor” reunite for this two-hour special. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Story of God’ and ‘The Dawn Wall’ 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z

She joked that contestants today are more fit than in earlier years. Judges cut down Miss America field to 10 women 2013-01-13T03:57:26Z

She is also the second longest-running contestant in “Jeopardy!” history, and the show’s most successful female player, with 40 consecutive wins. ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider quits day job after record-breaking run 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z

The contestant with the most viewer votes will be revealed Thursday. Harrison, Glover face off on 'Idol' finale 2013-05-16T12:31:09Z

I hit a detonator, and it catapults a dish onto the contestants. "Let's get this man out of office": Comic star Tituss Burgess gets serious about politics 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z

Each week on “The Great Pottery Throw Down,” one of the show’s contestants is eliminated based on their work in two challenges, and the best work earns another the title “Potter of the Week.” For This Tearful TV Potter, It’s All About the Clay 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z

If the contestant answers incorrectly – or their opponent gets a question right – another person is added to the opposing player’s booth. Kevin Spacey Got Stuffed Into a Phone Booth on 'The Tonight Show' 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z

There are nine contestants left on the show. Kent's Stefano Langone still alive on "Idol," in a field of nine 2011-04-01T04:30:16Z

This season of "Celebrity Apprentice" began airing in March with 14 contestants, each competing in business-oriented tasks around Manhattan to raise money for and publicize their favorite causes. Michaels has reason to party after `Apprentice' 2010-05-24T06:30:00Z

The former "Baywatch" lifesaver was the first celebrity contestant cut from the new season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" on Tuesday after performing an arthritic cha-cha. "Baywatch" star Hasselhoff first 'Dancing' victim 2010-09-22T05:30:00Z

Her mother is Sharon Osbourne, a host of “America’s Got Talent” and “The Talk,” as well as a former contestant on “Celebrity Apprentice.” Kelly Osbourne, From Party Girl to Fashion Sage 2014-02-26T23:11:52Z

But it’s impossible to discuss the experience of being a short-term reality show contestant without noting that some don't emerge from the experience unscathed. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

Caleb Reynolds, a contestant on this season's edition, reportedly made homophobic and racially inflamatory comments on social media before he entered the "Big Brother" house. 'Big Brother' renewed by CBS for two more seasons 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z

"We try and brainstorm ideas that are really going to be something that the audience hasn’t seen before – that the contestants probably haven’t prepared for, we don’t want it to be too easy," he explained. 'Lego Master' artist explains his job creating building challenges for contestants 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z

The five judges deemed her the prettiest and most elegant contestant. 'Not your typical pageant': Miss Chubby contest embraces plus-size beauty 2016-05-20T04:00:00Z

No contestant in the 10 seasons of "DWTS" has had such a grueling schedule in balancing the world that led to the show with the world the show may lead to. If it's Monday, it must be 'Dancing' for Evan Lysacek 2010-04-12T18:31:00Z

The scarcity of women in the field, and their absence from the big-year contestants, is notable and a bit puzzling. | 'The Big Year': ?The Big Year,? With Owen Wilson and Steve Martin - Review 2011-10-13T21:45:11Z

Of course, were the economy rebounding, there would be other reasons to cite for the show’s appeal, like the casting of relatable contestants. Grooming Home Cooks, and a Reality Franchise 2010-08-31T22:46:00Z

To celebrate its milestone, the show this week will feature a game each day where contestants can win up to $1 million. Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

She said Monnin's original resignation was based on her stance on the pageant's policy on transgender contestants and called it "strange" that Monnin is now saying something else. Miss Pennsylvania USA claims pageant rigged 2012-06-06T15:27:29Z

Although she would not comment on individual cases, the spokeswoman confirmed that contestants were assessed psychologically as well as physically. ITV defends itself over departure of Brian Conley from I'm a Celebrity 2012-11-21T15:46:40Z

Even though she'd seen all the previous seasons, watching the show on TV left her unprepared for how challenging it would be as a contestant. Nat and Kat make history, win CBS' 'Amazing Race' 2010-12-13T03:33:00Z

The Mole’s producers were never so blatant as to antagonise individual contestants, but those who were known to particularly dislike each other would find themselves repeatedly paired up. Behind the scenes of reality TV: 'You're a little bit daft to apply' 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z

On courses temporarily constructed, like pop-up playgrounds, in a series of curated urban locales—along the Venice beachfront, around Indianapolis’s Monument Circle—contestants support and propel their bodies in feats of unthinkable exertion. The Great American Obstacle Course 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z

The drive there took nearly an hour, going round and round in circles, so that the contestants were fed up with each other on arrival. Behind the scenes of reality TV: 'You're a little bit daft to apply' 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z

Watching the contestants frantically haul food into their carts, they begin to resemble hoarders stocking up for the pandemic looming just outside. The Grocery Store of the Mind 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z

The group of contestants seemed to be appalled at his usage of the slur. "Big Brother" houseguest evicted for racial slur; dad denies he's racist because of Black family 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z

Fusion has reported that 59 percent of the African-American contestants who have appeared on the franchise are sent home within the first two weeks of the show. Opiate for the masses: In selecting a black woman to woo, “The Bachelorette” does something it should have done years ago 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z

The game show, which started in Britain and later became an international hit, quizzes contestants on trivia for the top prize of $1 million. Disney loses appeal of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" ruling 2012-12-04T19:54:46Z

Q: Unlike many of the other contestants, you went into "Idol" as a songwriter, how many of the album's songs did you write? Phillip Phillips looks at life beyond "American Idol" 2012-11-19T21:44:04Z

Noirishly tinged footage of the blubbery contestants training with their “stablemasters” accompanies a little-known history of the sport, its scandals and its sacred place in Japanese culture. | 'Freakonomics': A Best Seller as 4 Films Tied Together With Talk 2010-09-30T22:59:00Z

The remaining contestants are scheduled to perform Wednesday at 8 p.m. La. feeds homegrown 'American Idol' contestant 2012-04-02T17:27:08Z

After the contestant said the pudding reminded him of his mother’s kitchen, Bastianich coolly replied, “That’s a place I’m going to avoid.” Meet MasterChef's Joe Bastianich: The Simon Cowell of the Food World 2012-08-28T12:00:37Z

The male wooers were given placards typecasting our identities: I was a “shining American,” whatever that meant; the South Korean was the “stay-at-home introvert”; and the British contestant was obviously the “gentleman.” Looking for a Date as China Looks On 2011-08-07T02:00:19Z

This competition show challenges contestants to create tiny food based on various themes. What to watch on Thursday: ‘The Premise’ on FX on Hulu 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z

So the more money contestants make, the more of a difference they can make in people’s lives. Q: Are Americans Ready for a Bible-Based Quiz Show? A: Not So Much 2012-08-23T19:23:40Z

She also performed on “American Idol” that year with its top female contestants. Protest music?s odd conservative turn 2012-05-21T15:38:00Z

But contestants also play with each other, communicating with each other and receiving orders via text in a closed communication system. Are you watching "Love Island"? It's the feel-superior hit of the summer 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z

She was a Season 2 contestant on "The Celebrity Apprentice" whom Trump fired eight episodes in. Another D-list day at the Republican National Convention 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z

So when Emma Boettcher triumphed over the most dominant contestant ever, it was both a tremendous win for propriety — the librarian topples the gambler! — and a crushing end to a literal game-changing era. The Best TV Episodes of 2019 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z

Created in 2000, the TV series "Survivor" takes contestants to remote and exotic places and pits them against each other in a series of challenges. Former "Survivor" producer arrested over wife's death 2010-04-08T22:06:00Z

Spears is, of course, way more famous than Paula Abdul, and if she sits on the panel and says nice, meaningless things to the contestants each and every show, she will have earned her money. Don Draper?s reckoning nears 2012-05-21T12:45:00Z

The test is analyzed by a computer while you wait and the results are then given to a psychiatrist who meets with each potential contestant. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

To keep body and soul together during the Depression, they went on the grueling dance marathon circuit, dancing thousands of hours just to get the free meals provided to contestants. June Havoc, Vaudeville Star, Dies 2010-03-29T15:33:00Z

And let's be honest – only a fraction of the viewing audience knew who any of these contestants were before we were told who they were via the storytelling. How "Physical: 100" should level up in light of its anticlimactic finale 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z

Jessica Simpson, one of the show's celebrity mentors, praised both contestants. 'Fashion Star' contestants insist there is fashion in Seattle 2012-03-07T22:24:04Z

First aired a half-century ago, it's a panel game show that features two contestants who compete to match the answers from six celebrities in filling in a missing blank. It's going to be fun and games for Alec Baldwin as he joins Steve Harvey and Michael Strahan for ABC's summer prime-time game-show block 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z

While one contestant tries to navigate an obstacle course, competitors fire giant projectiles to knock them off. What’s on TV Wednesday: The World Cup Semifinals and ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z

And it’s impossible to watch without unconsciously straining along with the contestants, so visceral is the act. In Maryland’s Strongman competition, lifting, grunting and the ol’ heave-ho

Ranking the 'American Idol' contestants: Patrick's Power Ratings finals week 2 Patrick Brown Finally the right person went home! Ranking the 'American Idol' contestants: Patrick's Power Ratings finals week 2 2010-03-22T15:16:00Z

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff dknoop@seattletimes.com or on Twitter @dougknoop The contestants must bake and present bread to a tough critic — judge Paul Hollywood; one contestant adds red candies to her bread. Wednesday TV Picks: ‘Futurama’ on Comedy Central 2013-06-18T18:30:39Z

Without “chilled-out entertainer” David Brent we may never had a generation of deluded Apprentice contestants who thought they were also “the reflection of perfection”, or indeed the “sadcom” trend that has dominated the past decade. Streamadelica: the 30 best box sets to watch before you die 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z

She was the only contestant this cycle to do so, by the way. How the "Great British Baking Show" flaked out on us when we needed it most 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z

Many past Idol contestants did the same thing last week. 'American Idol:' Idol Gives Back 2010-04-20T07:39:00Z

With elaborate light shows and glitzy outfits, 34 contestants, representing countries from Ireland to Turkey, competed in semifinals this week to whittle that number down to 20. Undertones of debt crisis at European song contest 2010-05-28T16:21:00Z

Most Likely To Cause Flashbacks: Arie is an attractive guy who is a racecar driver, which with Emily’s past, must have skyrocketed him to the top of the producers “Must Have” contestant list. The Bachelorette Watch: Emily Maynard Meets Her 25 Boyfriends 2012-05-15T12:30:08Z

The pleasures of these series lie in the specificity of the tasks and the passion of the contestants, which both spring from and compensate for the shows’ formulae. The Depressingly Realistic Workplaces of “Sell It Like Serhant” 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z

He pointed to how the first season was set up to keep all the contestants guessing. "FBoy Island" creator on that finale twist and ideas for the show's future 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z

The twist is the celebrities must pick their teams based solely on hearing their voices without seeing what the contestants look like. NBC introducing new singing competition format 2010-12-14T01:16:04Z

Five men and 2 women were told they were going to be one of the 24 remaining contestants. 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z

The finale of this competition also serves as a way to check in with all the delightful contestants who were eliminated in the season’s earlier rounds, who stop by to celebrate the victor. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘The Morning Show’ and the Breeders’ Cup 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z

The top eight contestants perform two routines each. TV Picks: 'David Suchet on the Orient Express: A Masterpiece Special' 2010-07-06T20:51:00Z

In 2018, as a way to welcome new converts and young women who couldn’t speak Arabic, contestants were given the choice between reciting from the Quran or reading a poem. ‘I Am Here to Prove You Wrong’ 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z

"The music and the fashion of that era was the ultimate," said one of the contestants, David Lochner of suburban Philadelphia. Atlantic City embracing Roaring '20s party vibe 2011-01-31T12:30:15Z

So the 10 remaining contestants all got to show a collection, which made for an intermittently exhilarating and boring show — and a long one. New York Fashion Week: The View From the Second Row 2010-09-16T04:20:00Z

First contestant’s response: What is "The Grapes of Wrath"? ‘Jeopardy!’: The most challenging final ‘Jeopardy!’ questions in the show's history 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z

Gosselin later became a celebrity contestant on "Dancing with the Stars" where she was criticized by judges for being wooden, yet public support kept her on the show for four weeks. Kate Gosselin TV reality show gets the chop 2011-08-15T22:18:07Z

On shows like “Top Chef” and “Project Runway,” time is the limiting factor in each challenge, and it puts contestants in a perpetual state of despair and panic. Review: The D.I.Y. Joys of ‘Making It’ 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z

At 15, she was beamed into the homes of millions of Americans as a contestant on the United States version of the reality-singing competition “The X Factor.” How Camila Cabello Lost Some Friends and Found Her Voice 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z

So far the biggest names he has secured are “America’s Got Talent” contestant Jackie Evancho, to sing the national anthem at the ceremony, and country duo Big & Rich, playing the gala the night before. Inauguration performances weren’t always so contentious: Highlights from the last 75 years 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z

Signing off, Clarkson said: "Sincerely, one of those contestants from American Idol who only made it because of her high notes." 2010-02-05T10:38:00Z

The contestants’ ages range from seven to 18 years old. Bible gets the Facebook treatment: Kirk Cameron’s Bible Bee Game Show streams live 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z

Best Reunion: To kick off the evening’s festivities, the pros and all of the season 16 contestants rushed the stage to Pitbull’s “Don’t Stop the Party.” Dancing with the Stars Watch: And the Winners Are… 2013-05-22T04:10:14Z

The coaches responded favorably, overall, though Levine couldn’t help reminding us of how much better his contestant Chris Jamison had sung the song last season. 'The Voice' recap: Teams Blake and Pharrell take it live 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z

But other than being caught waving Blue Lives Matter flags and all, other contestants have been outed for having significant others while on the show. The tired "Bachelor" franchise needs to step up or step aside for the likes of "FBoy Island" 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z

For a start, all the contestants are highly photogenic. Love Is Blind: Netflix's hit is dating TV at its most awful – and compelling 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z

A live broadcast of a popular German game show was halted after a contestant was severely injured while trying to jump over a moving car driven by his father. Accident halts live TV game show in Germany 2010-12-05T22:46:00Z

The contestants, none of whom were legal scholars, bought it. “Gonged at Last”: game show impressario and author Chuck Barris dead at 87 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z

With the name of the show squared away, what followed was philosophical discussion about the labels the male contestants would select for themselves, as "nice guys" and "f-boys." How does a show called “FBoy Island” get made? The show's creator spills the tea 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z

They called it a toss-up when we knew it was not, though presumably the reluctance to break hearts -- especially of teen contestants -- was sincere. 'The Voice' recap: The knockouts reach their end 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z

And, last month, on "America's Next Top Model," host Tyra Banks sent a 22-year-old contestant from Boise, Idaho, to the dentist to widen her gap. Gaptoothed women are in vogue 2010-10-18T18:57:00Z

I couldn’t help but notice the difference in style and substance between the questions asked of contestants generated by the pageant and by viewers. Women-shaming and race issues at Miss USA: A pageant designed to embarass women and make them go viral 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z

However, if contestants attempt to refrigerate the cake and ganache due to being short on time, the texture of the chocolate will likely become chalky and the ganache will take on a dull, matte appearance. With buttercream, bits and beavers, “The Great British Bake Off” is finally back to prime saucy form 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z

Still, next time you're taking the Lord's name in vain over the fact that some Idol contestant is caterwauling through a Jewel song, is something to consider. Why You Aren't Watching BET's 'Sunday Best' 2010-05-14T00:09:00Z

Despite the contract reductions, there are more opportunities for recent "Idol" contestants to earn money than their predecessors. 'Idol' moves toward lower payouts for runners-up 2012-05-25T18:50:08Z

The contestants offer biographical anecdotes while panning cameras across the objects. Antiques: Princeton?s Faculty Room and Britain?s Rail Posters 2010-05-27T21:29:00Z

This series of Britain's Got Talent has had no repeat of the incident four years ago when a 10-year-old contestant, Hollie Steel, broke down in tears. Britain's Got Talent final expected to get year's highest viewing figures 2013-06-07T16:43:22Z

And rather than replicating any public humiliation element, this one starts with the contestants already in place and there is no public vote. Rap's X Factor: can a TV talent show find the next Stormzy? 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z

Q. In a poll of Style Invitational contestants, who tied for favorite fantasy president? Style Invitational Week 1341: Portmanteautapping E to R 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z

The Nicaragua-set 22nd edition of the series, "Survivor: Redemption Island," is currently broadcast Wednesdays on CBS and added dismissed contestants battling to return to the game. Probst returning for 2 more 'Survivor' seasons 2011-03-09T22:45:41Z

Hand in hand with this was his sensitive treatment of contestants, which was unique among his kind on TV. LeVar Burton has a shaky "Jeopardy!" debut, but he's still very much in this game 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z

The contestants visited professional kitchens that were largely staffed by personable mentor types rather than the spittle-flecked dictatorial egomaniacs of old. MasterChef final 2013: who will win? 2013-05-02T11:51:24Z

But – and here's the clever bit – contestants aren't sitting in a nice studio, with a buzzer, they're riding the most terrifying rides at Thorpe Park. I'm in a Rock'n'Roll Band 2010-05-03T07:00:00Z

The season's 18 contestants will be divided into six-member teams, each including at least one youngster. NBC's 'Biggest Loser' adds teens; Michaels returns 2012-09-04T13:07:08Z

In a recent Rolling Stone profile, Arnold reiterated that he confronted Burnett over the alleged "Apprentice" tapes; both Arnold and former contestant and White House aide Omarosa Manigault-Newman claimed that Trump used the “n-word.” Tom Arnold files police report against “Apprentice” producer after pre-Emmys altercation 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z

A reality TV competition that doesn’t cut contestants may seem like a paradox. Lizzo’s ‘Big Grrrls’ Asks Big Questions 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z

He was one of the first celebrity visitors to “Idol” to treat the contestants as if they were musicians, speaking to them with wisdom, encouragement and sympathy. Reimagining ?American Idol? After Simon Cowell 2010-08-01T22:45:00Z

Smith, 23, won a silver medal in the pommel horse event and previously displayed his singing talents as a contestant on The X Factor. Full Strictly line-up confirmed 2012-09-11T07:14:54Z

His blithe commentary on everything happening before our eyes makes the show — and he’s not entirely on the side of the contestants. Are you watching "Love Island"? It's the feel-superior hit of the summer 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z

Pozner pointed out that Trump’s public search for secretary of state fit the pattern of a reality TV show like “The Apprentice” or “The Bachelor,” where contestants are put through a bunch of humiliating trials. Donald Trump’s reality TV bamboozle: A political style shaped by “The Apprentice” 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z

All of the contestants work hard and are kind to one another, regularly helping their competitors and praising one another’s work. What You Should Watch This Thanksgiving Weekend 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

These themes come up in peripheral ways: female contestants struggling to find partners and teams for the games that are rooted in physical strength or jokes about Mi-nyeo's status as a single mother. “Squid Game” missed an opportunity to show capitalism & patriarchy are one 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z

Also, she called him “cute,” which is the real death knell for a contestant on this show. The Bachelorette Watch: Anguish In Antigua 2013-07-30T02:46:36Z

Rutter was on the show when contestants couldn’t win more than five consecutive games, preventing him from winning more during the regular season. ‘Jeopardy!’ Tournament to Settle Question: Who Is the Greatest of All Time? 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z

It was a pointless addition considering Ryan Seacrest or the judges didn’t even bother to film greetings and contestants were forced to introduce one another as they waited for sidemen to cue up their tracks. 'American Idol' live a grim reminder of show's faded glory 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z

As for regular contestants, he blames the economic downturn for the later drought of people taking home the top prize. The legacy of TV's Millionaire quiz 2014-02-04T07:09:52Z

In an interview portion of the competition, contestants are asked questions about their platforms. First openly gay Miss America contestant shines light on LGBT issues 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z

In between the dates, the contestants and their suitors hang out in the Jungle Villa, where clothes are optional and beds are abundant, encouraging the contestants to just do the obvious already. Dating Naked Is Just the Same Old Reality Formula, With Less Clothes 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z

Rescuing the technically impressive singer this week means two contestants will be booted next week. 'Idol' judges save finalist from elimination 2012-04-13T01:50:10Z

"The unfortunate thing is that as there becomes more emphasis on hiring famous names, it goes off the contestants," Parker said. Contestants? It's TV talent judges basking in fame, cash 2012-05-17T12:38:25Z

Throughout the series, contestant after contestant has trotted out increasingly wild pies. When does pizza stop being pizza? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z

It would be nice if 'American Idol,' as the one that started it all, got the focus back on the contestants. "American Idol" returns with feuds, fame, fortune 2013-01-16T12:37:26Z

Before joining "The Biggest Loser," a TV show in which obese contestants vie to lose the most weight, Lyons considered herself just a trainer, often of athletes seeking to be bigger, stronger and faster. Reality TV experience shapes trainer's view 2011-10-10T09:06:11Z

Tonight the remaining contestants merge into one tribe. April 2 TV Picks: ‘Survivor’ on CBS 2014-04-01T22:01:15Z

But as other contestants put on theirs in preparation for the Miss England pageant this week, Raouf faced the competition without it. Makeup-free Miss England finalist defies ‘unrealistic beauty standards’ 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z

The contestants, eight women and eight men, will have no prior experience in the adult industry. Meet the mystery man behind a new reality-TV porn show 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z

Perhaps more significantly, it adopts two of "X Factor"s distinguishing features -- celebrity coaches compete against each other to mentor contestants, and auditions are held in front of a live audience. Cheryl Cole not the only sour note for Cowell's "X Factor" 2011-06-01T23:52:15Z

A panel of judges scores each contestant, and audiences can vote via phone or the Web. "Dancing With the Stars" readies for finale 2010-11-21T22:53:00Z

That left his fate up to fellow contestant, Sierra Dawn Thomas. Two Survivors Make It to the Merge 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z

Some X Factor contestants will say "I'm the best!" I deserve it because I want it the most. Come on, Sugar! 2010-12-21T19:00:00Z

The show put 12 contestants through a "Glee" bootcamp where they were critiqued on their singing, dancing and acting throughout the 10-week series. 'The Glee Project' ends with a twist 2011-08-22T02:54:08Z

Their face-off this week was the first time in "Idol" history that both top contestants were under the age of 18. 4th judge cleared path for McCreery 'Idol' payout 2011-05-26T17:14:16Z

"I listen to the contestants on 'Wheel of Fortune,'" he told Reuters in a telephone interview from his Michigan home. Author Leonard dislikes eBooks, still loves movies 2010-10-15T19:51:00Z

Particularly striking is the innocent self-regard on the contestants’ faces as they contemplate their hypothetical prizes. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z

Exactly a decade ago she won the first season of “American Idol,” and she is now back on reality TV mentoring the two least polished, most insecure contestants on “Duets.” “Mad Men” recap: Don Draper won’t take no for an answer 2012-06-04T12:50:00Z

Audiences vote for their favorite performers by phone and text message each week as contestants are challenged by a variety of musical styles. Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips make "Idol" final 2012-05-18T02:03:00Z

It, like the anonymous Moroccans who assist the contestants at several points, must feel imposed upon. Television Review: American Stereotypes Trek Across a Moroccan Desert 2011-06-22T22:06:19Z

The show differs from "Big Brother," ABC's lawyers argue, because many of the contestants' decisions, and who remains in the house, are made by the audience members. ABC urges judge not to block reality show premiere 2012-06-12T03:46:03Z

After a moment, Ms. Kimura, 21, who speaks little English, turned and flashed a grin at an American contestant, Dean Unglert. ‘The Bachelor’ Goes International. Will Bachelor Nation Follow? 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z

It didn't matter who the contestant was – a mediocre singer, a long-time Spice Girls fanatic, a lovely octogenarian. The X Factor 2012: could Mel B set it back on track? 2012-08-20T11:19:31Z

A provisional coupling will kick things off, then the contestants will have be paired up at each subsequent recoupling ceremony to remain in contention for the $100,000 prize. What’s on TV Monday: ‘I May Destroy You’ and ‘Love Island’ 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z

There's no doubt that nearly every contestant on "Squid Game" has a powerful personal story and reasons for playing the games. “Squid Game” missed an opportunity to show capitalism & patriarchy are one 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z

When James heard that “The Wall” would emphasize the deserving nature of contestants trying their best to beat the game, he was sold. Perspective | Why is ‘The Wall’ so obsessed with ‘good people’? Maybe because TV has enough bad ones. 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z

Holzhauer’s statistics far exceed those of the other 14 contestants on the Tournament of Champions roster. James Holzhauer and Emma Boettcher Will Return to the ‘Jeopardy!’ Stage 2019-10-28T04:00:00Z

Matt Giraud, the first "saved" contestant, went from 7th to 5th. The 'American Idol' judges' save: Does it really matter? 2010-04-10T20:46:00Z

Former "American Idol" winners and contestants over the past eight years will be featured visiting non-profit organizations working throughout the United States and in regions of Africa. Elton John to perform on "Idol Gives Back" special 2010-04-15T17:04:00Z

As the group gathered around a table to present their final work to the judges, contestant Sura swiftly swatted away a bug that hovered over their creations. Baking show contestant accidentally destroys competitor's cakes in viral moment 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z

Last week, the other contestants announced that they were organizing a charity play-along to raise money for pancreatic cancer research, according to CNN. Trebek moved by one contestant's message 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z

On Friday, after introducing the remaining seven of the 14 queens in competition, one queen's debut was of particular interest to fans — and her fellow contestants. "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Maddy Morphosis on her transformative looks: "I pull a lot from nostalgia" 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z

Only Mr. Marquez truly fills the stage with the ease of a contestant in a flamenco competition. Theater Review: Slamming Doore, Heavy Sledding 2011-01-11T13:00:02Z

One contestant, a college student who had just turned 21, parlayed her newfound love of drinking into making a lime and mint-topped "mojito pie." When does pizza stop being pizza? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z

After more than two hours of karaoke, Mr. Reed, the M.C., called the 16 contestants to the stage. Karaoke Singers Live the Dream at the Illinois State Fair 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z

During these intense moments, Michaels works out a contestant so hard that he or she "breaks" emotionally and collapses, sobbing about past traumas from family deaths to broken hearts. Why "The Biggest Loser" is the most American show 2010-05-25T19:01:00Z

One cube’s door slides open to reveal the show’s first contestant, who begins to perform … Where TikTok-Like Dance Challenges Meet Network TV 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z

After another date — a spa day with contestant Jubilee — Ben gets tragic news from home. TV listings for Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z

"You took a good pop song and you beat it to death," he bluntly told four contestants who'd joined together for a group-performance segment. 'American Idol' embraces kinder, gentler attitude 2011-01-18T22:28:04Z

Along with advising the contestants, he also arranged and wrote orchestrations for them. 'American Idol' news roundup for Tuesday, May 4: Top 5 tonight 2010-05-04T19:20:00Z

The remaining contestants will each perform two dances on Monday. 'Baywatch' beauty banished from 'Dancing' ballroom 2010-05-05T01:45:00Z

Last year, seven contestants competed in evening wear, talent and interviews. Drag queens getting into `Boardwalk Empire' spirit 2010-10-20T20:56:00Z

This was a musical number featuring all nine remaining contestants that was created by public vote: viewers chose the costumes, dance style, etc. ArtsBeat Blog: 'X Factor' Watch: Two Votes, One Head-Scratcher 2011-11-24T16:25:14Z

This kids’ contest show is based on the format of the 1950s game show of the same name, and revolves around contestants competing to finish tasks in a limited amount of time. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers’ and ‘The Trade’ 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z

NBC reality show chief Paul Telegdy said the network was "confident that she will be a powerful motivator to contestants to get fit and healthy." Anna Kournikova joins "Biggest Loser" TV show 2011-05-25T20:11:13Z

And would any male contestant on “American Idol” dare to croon, as did the young Johnny Mathis, “I’m as helpless as a kitten up a tree”? Music Review | 'Misty: Johnny Burke After Hours': Lyrics Still Inspire Mistiness Even After All These Years 2010-02-22T05:55:00Z

The stakes are high because this means a lot to the contestants who are competing, but "Dishmantled" is not searching for the next celebrity chef. "Let's get this man out of office": Comic star Tituss Burgess gets serious about politics 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z

Is always when Alex Trebek, the man who is holding all the correct responses in his very hand, gently conveys his disappointment in the contestant who gets it wrong. Alex Trebek is asking the right question after his latest cancer setback 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z

The remaining 11 contestants will return next week for a teen-idol-themed night of songs. Lacey Brown out, Urban survives on "American Idol" 2010-03-18T05:35:00Z

More visitors appear, including a teacher with a flock of children, some singing cowboys and other parents with teens who, like Woodrow, are contestants in an Asteroid Day competition. ‘Asteroid City’ Review: Our Town and Country 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z

Rayburn asks male contestants what they do for a living, but he asks female ones only where they live. Buzzr Presents the Evolution of Game Shows and Ourselves 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z

The producers of "American Idol" said Monday that the show's new season will include changes to freshen it, including expanded song choices for contestants. Producers: 'American Idol' making changes 2014-01-14T14:30:34Z

And in a first-of-its-kind partnership with Apple, every time an iTunes customer buys a song by one of the contestants on “The Voice,” that action will count as a vote for that contestant. New TV Hit Hums Along Online, Too 2011-06-06T22:17:07Z

At the end of the season, Schefft pulled a move straight from the Beverly Hills 90210 playbook—she dumped both of the final contestants and chose herself. Every Single Season of 'The Bachelorette,' Ranked 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z

As the contestants began working on their designs, Ms. Garcia patrolled the workroom, offering her opinions, all with a steely, unforgiving smile. On the Runway Blog: On 'Project Runway,' Judges Steal the Show 2011-08-24T01:13:09Z

In the role of the where-are-they-now contestant is King of Queens star and recent Scientology refugee, . Meet the New Cast of Dancing with the Stars 2013-09-04T15:57:39Z

And maybe that has to do with the numerous emotionally battered contestants who have been seemingly run through the show's tasking process. That "Love Is Blind" twist gives us a glimpse at the meddling behind reality TV drama 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z

The BBC is confident enough that the changes to the show will be a success to be planning a tour featuring the contestants – despite the last one being cancelled due to poor ticket sales. BBC1's The Voice hits new key for second series 2013-02-11T07:32:56Z

The contestant who wins the final challenge takes home the prize, NBC said. NBC to bring back `Fear Factor' 2011-06-03T01:03:16Z

We could introduce a karaoke element to it, to see if contestants can remember the words. Draw Something: which apps should be turned into TV shows? 2012-06-20T11:15:00Z

The final 10 acts will be judged by the audience as well as local "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar and a representative from the TV show "America's Got Talent." UW student-run Seattle Superstar Search holds final round on Feb. 26 2011-02-17T21:43:05Z

Noel takes no prisoners when evaluating other musicians, so when it comes to inventive put-downs of the more challenging contestants, he won't need a scriptwriter. Noel Gallagher judging The X Factor: what contestants should expect 2013-04-13T15:00:04Z

It is, after all, physically impossible to praise a disabled contestant based purely on their talent. Is The Voice winner Andrea Begley really an 'inspiration'? 2013-06-25T14:03:18Z

America loves nothing more than a big reveal -- and Evan is the only contestant left who just may offer us one. "Dancing with the Stars" finale: Who won? 2010-05-26T12:27:00Z

Each contestant’s combined score in the two games determines who wins the match, and the tournament will continue until someone wins three matches. Greatest of All Time on ‘Jeopardy!’: Who Won Game 1? 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z

Twelve contestants will compete to lose the pounds and be scored according to their weight loss and dance routines. 2010-01-11T13:54:00Z

Tonight, over a drawn-out hour, 50 contestants are whittled down to 24 by having their skills tested with a good old Aussie barbecue. America: The Story of the US 2010-09-06T05:45:00Z

And the contestants like, grabbed one of the producers and were like, ‘Don’t let her leave,’ and it was because they don’t believe in ostracizing people. ‘Legendary’ heralds loud, proud ball culture 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z

The trainers choose one contestant to weigh in for each team; the players and their trainers race to cook healthful meals for season 11 winner Olivia Ward and chef Devin Alexander. An 'Unforgettable' TV pick for Tuesday 2011-11-07T23:43:05Z

At the end, Lewis, the moderator, cites a 2016 report that found the fastest-growing segment of the prison population is women — yet the contestants were never asked to weigh in. ‘You can be unapologetically black’: How Miss Black America has endured 50 years 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z

It's been several years since contestants on The Apprentice formed into one large homogeneous mass of sycophantic psychopaths. Rewind TV: Hannibal; The Apprentice; Life of Crime; Murder on the Home Front; Great Artists in Their Own Words – review 2013-05-11T17:00:05Z

Like her contestants, Berry knows the pressure is now on – her baking skills are flawless, of course, but will she be crowned star style maven on Tuesday night? How The Great British Bake Off's Mary Berry is cooking up a fashion storm 2012-09-30T19:30:02Z

I'm excited to begin my duties as Miss Universe and I wish everyone, all the contestants and all the supporters a great holiday with their loved ones. Miss Universe Calls Miss Colombia 'Strong and Beautiful' After Crowning Mistake 2015-12-27T05:00:00Z

The 53 contestants include one from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Miss America celebrates 90th anniversary in Vegas 2011-01-15T14:31:05Z

The sense of amateurishness was exacerbated by more stupid than usual filler bits — contestants gabbing over dinner, imitating each other, listing trivia about themselves. Why ‘The Voice' & ‘American Idol' have lost their pop | TV review 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z

Are contestants getting better at prepping — have they learned to game the game? ‘Jeopardy!’ Keeps Seeing Winning Streaks. Champions Ponder Why. 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z

One hack that Davis, who described the entire experience as “inspiring” and “gobsmacking,” particularly enjoyed was a contestant’s innovative use of color. TLC’s 'Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Challenge' host Paige Davis, contestant Lindsay Hinz talk TP: 'Bizarre' 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z

Eventually, the teams are whittled down to one contestant, who wins a recording contract and $100,000. Daly: 'Voice' is a fresh take on TV music contests 2011-05-10T06:31:12Z

Our well-traveled contestants captured images both epic and intimate from around the world, reminding us once again that travel hones our vision and expands our horizons. The 2015 Travel photo contest announces its winners and finalists 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z

The two met as contestants on “Bachelor In Paradise” and married in 2016. Ex-‘Bachelor’ contestant’s $1M fantasy sports win probed 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two black men are taking "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" to court with a lawsuit that claims the reality shows are blocking contestants of color from starring roles. Lawsuit claims 'Bachelor' show discriminates 2012-04-18T18:51:19Z

Hosted by Jeff Probst, the season premiere introduces the 18 contestants who will compete in a series of games and challenges until only one person remains to claim the show’s $1 million prize. What’s on TV This Week: ‘True Lies’ and ‘Black Girl Missing’ 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z

“Love Island” leads into “Big Brother,” a show that has been blighted in the past with its share of controversial contestant dynamics, including revealing moments of bigotry. Are you watching "Love Island"? It's the feel-superior hit of the summer 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z

I don't care what the theme week is, but if the contestants can't sing any song well then they don't belong there. And the survey says: 'Idol' struggling to remain relevant 2010-05-09T22:31:00Z

In 2014, he was invited to be a contestant on the Arab version of the television show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Syrian Dancer Flying, Looking for Freedom (Landing in Amsterdam) 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z

In it, eight contestants work together to answer general knowledge questions for an increasing amount of prize money, with the option to vote out “the weakest link” at the end of each round. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the First Presidential Debate 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z

Lots of contestants bite the dust before they reach the finish line. Like cheese, mud or monkeys? There’s a celebration for all those. 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z

A former contestant on the 2013 season of the reality show “Survivor” was killed Tuesday while working on a coal train outside Birmingham, Ala. Former ‘Survivor’ show contestant killed in Alabama train accident 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z

No further details about the show, who may host or what kind of harrowing, entertaining challenges contestants might face are available at this time. Facebook to ignite civil war with first original series “Last State Standing” 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z

If that’s not enough to give you goosebumps, there’s a frozen T-shirt contest, where contestants race to don folded T-shirts that are frozen solid. Frozen Dead Guy Days: Colorado’s weirdest festival 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z

A new arrival is approached by multiple contestants seeking those elusive roses. TV highlights: ‘Black Love’ premieres on OWN 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z

Lewis, an "American Idol" finalist who cut his teeth singing and beatboxing at Tost Lounge in Fremont, is the first native son — and first "Idol" contestant — to achieve the double honor. Blake Lewis' revenge: Success on the Billboard dance charts 2010-05-14T20:31:00Z

In the second, the contestants tackle custards and meringues. TV highlights: ‘Project Runway’ season finale on Lifetime 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z

Was there a time capsule available so these contestants could go back sixty years to try to 'get' him? "American Idol" recap: Casey James is no Sinatra 2010-05-05T12:06:00Z

If the contestants fall, and they usually fall, they fail. Netflix's Floor Is Lava: the show to save the summer? 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z

The 12 contestants on each episode learn a series of routines that resemble social media dance challenges in their brevity and relative simplicity. Where TikTok-Like Dance Challenges Meet Network TV 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z

Mr. Bono was the first openly transgender contestant in the show’s history and one of very few to appear on any prime-time show in the United States. ArtsBeat Blog: Victory Eludes Chaz Bono, but Not Fame 2011-10-26T18:20:02Z

On Tuesday night’s semifinal round show, which featured the season’s top 12 male contestants, audition-round favorites were exposed as scammers, charlatans and fools. ArtsBeat: "American Idol": The Top 12 Guys 2011-03-02T10:40:23Z

Each of this year's contestants taking part will be joined by their professional partners. Strictly tour line-up 2014 revealed 2013-11-29T16:48:54Z

For the grand finale, the show gets transposed into a glitzy theatre for a gigantic prom celebration, reuniting past and present contestants. RuPaul's Drag Race: from camp curio to the very best reality show there is 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z

As Mr. Waters looked on, contestants walked the stage and introduced themselves. Camping With John Waters and His Band of ‘Filthy Freaks’ 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z

He became a frequent celebrity contestant on game shows, which led to hosting jobs on both daytime and prime-time versions of "The Match Game." 'Family Feud' TV host Richard Dawson dies at 79 2012-06-03T15:54:05Z

The contestants are all afforded an opportunity to sing their hard-luck histories or their determined aspirations to us. Theater Review: ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ at La Jolla Playhouse 2012-06-05T22:12:18Z

He and other contestants noted her relentless energy which powered her past much younger contestants. TCA 2015: Donald Trump loves Joan Rivers, can't stand Bill Cosby 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z

McDonald, the offbeat vocalist who waltzed through the competition with his signature bright smile, raspy tone and wacky dance moves, is the first male contestant to be booted from the 10th season. Another finalist booted on 'American Idol' 2011-04-15T02:07:07Z

Just over 5 million people watched contestants plunge into pools on ABC's "Wipeout." NBC's Thursdays, once must-see TV, take a slide 2011-08-16T21:35:06Z

But men in any profession are rarely criticised for failing to present themselves to the world without the perpetual beaming grins of beauty pageant contestants. Orange prize 'grimness' is not the fault of women novelists 2010-03-18T12:00:00Z

The contestants are scheming to stay on the show, rarely because they’re seeking true love. The return of UnReal: can the new season restore the show to former glory? 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z

And also why contestants from lesser shows still work lingering fame in small rooms. Critic?s Notebook: Tours for Singers on ?Idol,? ?The Voice? and ?Platinum Hit? 2011-08-24T22:15:29Z

Desiree told me she was angry at the Staten Island boys for making fun of the older contestants, but she was “saving it all for the confessional on the island.” I’m not here to make friends 2013-03-02T00:30:00Z

The moment of truth comes when the contestant who makes it to the end must sing and prove whether or not the judge was right. (Not) made in America: 6 Korean shows and their remade U.S. counterparts 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z

"Idol" down from 11 to nine: ranking the field Voters trimmed the field on "American Idol" from 11 to nine contestants Thursday. "Idol" down from 11 to nine: ranking the field 2011-04-01T21:01:04Z

The only difference between me and the other two contestants vying for their own shows was that I was not surprised. How I friended Oprah Winfrey and Stephen Colbert: Zach Anner on comedy and cerebral palsy (“The sexiest of the palsies”) 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z

And at the bottom of our daily call sheet is written in big red capital letters: “They mustn’t be called contestants, they’re potters.” For This Tearful TV Potter, It’s All About the Clay 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z

In Norway, where cultural values tend to emphasize community over individual achievement, Rune Biseth, the show’s producer, had a difficult time finding contestants. ‘Love Island’ in the Land of Gender Equality 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z

Other contestants even questioned Milton's maturity and commitment to marriage at the beginning of the experiment. A disastrous "Love is Blind" season asks: Does Gen Z really believe in marriage? 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z

To test the contestants to their limits, actors are dispatched to pretend to be enragingly hapless trainees or annoying customers. TV highlights 22/08/2012 2012-08-21T19:00:00Z

The season premiere opens with an examination of the development of the quiz show, and what changes in the audience, contestants and questions asked reveal about American culture. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Sam Now’ and ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z

The "favourite family recipes" that the contestants are invited to cook will, almost inevitably, be based on a recipe by a well-known chef or be a twist on a pub or cafe standby. Simon Cowell's Food Glorious Food: a bad cover version of other food shows 2013-02-27T12:56:01Z

She and another contestant, 24-year-old Missy Byrd, talked about Spilo wrapping an arm around someone’s waist or touching the hip of a woman he was lying next to at night. Television’s ‘Survivor’ dealing with #MeToo-era issues 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z

The singer, who is originally from Neath, was unveiled as a contestant on the ABC show in February, competing against celebrities including former tennis player Martina Navratilova, actress Melissa Gilbert and soul star Gladys Knight. Katherine Jenkins' TV dance final 2012-05-22T11:57:26Z

Maybe when we pretended to be on the TV show Blind Date and I answered her question as contestant number three. Blind date: 'He said he was in his 50s. I'm pleased to say that was a joke' 2020-06-27T04:00:00Z

She deftly handled the interview question that is asked of the remaining top five contestants. Leila Lopes of Angola is crowned Miss Universe 2011-09-13T10:42:12Z

Nao Bustamante, a contestant who works primarily in performance and is in the first episode relegated to the egotistical villain role, admitted in a recent interview that her participation came with artistic intent. Why the art world hates "Work of Art" 2010-07-06T15:30:00Z

The format, where contestants attempt to guess well-known catchphrases depicted by animations, is to be given a digital overhaul including 3D graphics, a new endgame and a new set. ITV revives Catchphrase gameshow 2012-10-09T12:17:02Z

For this iteration, producers choose contestants who are known to be fans of the show or to have some trivia prowess. Celebrities Are Just the Start of the Expanding ‘Jeopardy!’-verse 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z

The unstoppable reality TV competition “Survivor” returns for its 34th season, in which notable former contestants come back. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Survivor’ and ‘Chicago’ 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z

First: devoid of the golden sheltering blanket of peppy vim which Mel and Sue ever bring, and of any of the entertainingly sectionable contestants, it was just Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. Rewind TV: The Great British Bake Off Easter Masterclass; Our Girl; Keeping Britain Alive: The NHS in a Day; Boris Johnson: The Irresistible Rise 2013-03-30T22:45:01Z

The main “event” on Tuesday night’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune”: a contestant miraculously solving a puzzle with only one letter to assist him. “Wheel of Fortune” contestant stuns everyone by solving puzzle with just one letter 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z

He became a minor celebrity, and the special tournament allows the show to ride the wave of the popularity of all three contestants. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time’ 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z

It's the same modest, soft-spoken persona that became his trademark on Season 6 of Bravo's "Top Chef," which portrayed him in stark contrast to the mouthy arrogance of another contestant - his younger brother, Michael. Voltaggio brothers: Different routes to same path 2012-01-13T18:06:07Z

Q. At which competition do contestants ask, “Could you please use that in a sAAAaaarrrghgh!” Style Invitational Week 1408: Re-Organization — tweak the name of a charity 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z

In 2008, she finished seventh out of 13 contestants on “Dancing With the Stars,” the popular ABC competition pairing celebrities with professional dancers. Cloris Leachman, Oscar Winner and TV Comedy Star, Is Dead at 94 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z

Having watched and written about reality shows for years, the section of my brain that stores information about new contestants has finally been filled to capacity. Charlie Brooker's 10 years of watching Big Brother 2010-08-20T23:06:00Z

On the beaches of Costa Rica, the contestants can choose to try to rekindle things with their ex or find a new spark. What’s on TV This Week: ‘How Do You Measure a Year?’ and ‘Project Runway’ 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z

After the three contestants are pared down to one, the potential date must own up to a fault of his or her own. Jerry Springer hosts new GSN dating game show 2010-03-23T12:35:00Z

But it also has heart-rending moments, as when the contestant Roxxxy Andrews revealed that he was abandoned at a bus stop as a toddler. For RuPaul, A Second Act with ‘Drag Race’ 2014-02-21T22:38:50Z

The remaining nine contestants will return next week for performances culled from the Lennon-McCartney songbook. "American Idol" road to fame ends for Didi Benami 2010-04-01T02:59:00Z

Dean has been the most buttoned-up of this season’s contestants, but from the moment he and Rachel approached his father’s house, he was visibly unsteady. Commitment Issues and Fraught Hometown Visits as ‘Bachelorette’ Nears End 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z

I never quite know what I'm supposed to be looking for when contestants try that style, although it's like obscenity -- I know it when I see it. "So You Think You Can Dance" delivers a finale shocker 2010-08-13T12:01:00Z

The new series, which sees the contestants throwing figurative – and literal – punches at one another and their chaperones while being instructed in "refainment" is essentially My Fair Lady meets Bad Girls. Ladette To Lady needs to forget some of its reality TV etiquette 2010-07-21T12:28:00Z

We vowed to keep up with the program, just as the contestants are supposed to do once they are eliminated from the show. My Week at the Biggest Loser Fat Camp 2011-12-30T16:41:36Z

Unfortunately, their instincts are often wrong, a testament to many of the contestants’ manipulative skills and charm. Can Cads Be Redeemed? A Raunchy Dating Show Investigates. 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z

Each week contestants perform live on Wednesday night, and then viewers vote for their favorites online or by phone for up to two hours after the show. La. feeds homegrown 'American Idol' contestant 2012-04-02T17:27:08Z

The best hosts find ways around this, ideally by avoiding C-list guests such as reality show contestants and self-help gurus with little to sell but their fleeting fame. What makes a good chatshow host? 2011-08-05T14:18:53Z

Mr. Carradine will play the oldest contestant, a former oil rigger forced into early retirement by injury. ArtsBeat: Keith Carradine Will Star in 'Hands on a Hardbody' Musical 2012-03-14T16:30:51Z

She is pitching a game show, “Smart Funny & Black,” which tests contestants on their knowledge of black history and culture. Amanda Seales of ‘Insecure’ Revisits Her Harlem Haunts 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z

Preston is seeking $3 million for damages in the suit, which include breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress and failure to provide meal and rest breaks during filming for the contestants. Former 'ANTM' Contestant Sues Tyra Banks for $3 Million 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z

As news of Grimmie’s death broke, coaches and former contestants on The Voice posted their condolences, remembering her vocal talent and personality: Celebrities and YouTube Stars Pay Tribute to Christina Grimmie 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z

The final four contestants each present three dishes to the judges; after an elimination, the remaining contestants must prepare their most decadent dish in hopes of wowing the judges and claiming the grand prize. Tuesday TV Picks: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Fox 2013-03-11T19:12:20Z

But the show embraced him, and for years he would return to dance with new contestants and serve as a judge. Stephen Boss, Dancer and Reality TV Star Known as tWitch, Dies at 40 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z

The judges support and scrutinize the contestants’ creations, and their big personalities and chemistry contribute to the show. Budding florists get day in the sun in new reality series 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z

This fact will no doubt frustrate many contestants, some of whom train with special buzzers, designed to mimic those used in the “Jeopardy!” studios, to shave milliseconds from their buzzes. ‘Jeopardy!’ Hasn’t Had a Player Like Amy Schneider 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z

The wildly dramatic Bruno Tonioli, who is prone to judging while crouched over the table as if ready to pounce on the contestants. Q&A: DWTS Judge Carrie-Ann Inaba Thinks the Winner Will Be… 2013-05-16T09:45:30Z

The event attracts lots of contestants and spectators but is harder than it sounds. Like cheese, mud or monkeys? There’s a celebration for all those. 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z

Some say their toddlers love the dazzling visuals and pretty contestants. Drag is not dangerous: How exposing your kids to drag performance can be a good thing 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z

PORTLAND, Maine — A two-time "American Idol" contestant from Maine is facing a domestic abuse charge after a police officer saw her hit her husband. Maine 'Idol' hopeful facing domestic abuse charge 2011-06-14T16:16:05Z

Three years later, Sophia Loren made the finals but failed to win, which makes you wonder what the other contestants were like. Top Ten Things About Wonder Woman 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z

Former Bachelor Nation contestants who were openly virgins say that immediately became their story line. Analysis | The new Bachelor is a virgin. But this season will be more sex-obsessed than ever before. 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z

“Jeopardy!” first brought on celebrities as contestants in 1992 for a week at a time. Celebrities Are Just the Start of the Expanding ‘Jeopardy!’-verse 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z

Some have opined that the mediocrity among the general pool of contestants this season was higher than usual. How the "Great British Baking Show" flaked out on us when we needed it most 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z

Does Fincham ever feel uneasy that some of the contestants are only included to be humiliated? Ten years of The X Factor, the show-off show with a talent for survival 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z

That is the same sweet, understanding Lydia who is also a contestant on the show and whom Aaliyah has been confiding all of her Uche-related doubts to. "Love Is Blind" hasn't really worked since the first season, so why are we still watching? 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z

As in the old game show, the stars will be asked trivia questions and contestants will judge the veracity of their answers. ArtsBeat: MTV2 to Resurrect "Hollywood Squares" 2012-03-30T19:43:50Z

The teenage contestants warble ballads, show off their fan kicks and smile until their faces hurt in an attempt to win college scholarships and cash prizes. Heard of the Jimmys? It’s the Tonys, for Teenagers 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z

In this new show, each contestant is related to a celebrity, and the other contestants must guess who is related to which celebrity for a prize of $100,000. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Claim to Fame’ and ‘American Gigolo’ 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z

As previously reported, "Idol" contestants will also be shooting music videos, an idea being championed by the show's new mentor Jimmy Iovine and Universal. More changes on "American Idol" being considered 2010-12-08T03:49:00Z

But they are not too sensitive for an embarrassingly leg-rubbing snippet about fellow Strictly contestant Felicity Kendall and her "fine legs". Daily Mail gives Pamela Stephenson Connolly two stars 2010-10-07T12:09:00Z

For British contestants, likely weaned on the screaming matches and snogs of “Big Brother” and “The Only Way Is Essex,” the precedent is to be sassier, unbridled, more candid. The Glorious Depravity of the British “Love Island” 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z

Behind the ring, the contestants wait with their dogs in a circle of chairs that resembles an AA meeting. Crufts uncovered: ‘Dog people look like hairdressers with very small clients’ 2019-03-23T04:00:00Z

He is now 22 — and one of 12 remaining contestants on the Fox reality-TV show "American Idol." 'American Idol's' Stefano Langone has DUI arrest in his past 2011-03-16T20:08:04Z

It’s 1990s Nebraska, and a group of four contestants is close to completing an escape room known for its horrors. 20 New Works of Fiction to Read This Season 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z

Second Tears: Sean’s rule bending with the roses has created a subclass of whiny contestants who are running around the party demanding to know the rules and why they haven’t received a rose yet. The Bachelor Watch: Sean Lowe Is Back Whether You Like It or Not 2013-01-08T13:30:46Z

Buchheit was selected from a field of 31 contestants from around the state. Aspiring Chicago singer crowned Miss Illinois 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z

She and Minaj bickered on the show, creating a feud that was uncomfortable for both viewers and contestants. Mariah Carey not returning to 'American Idol' 2013-05-30T21:40:09Z

“Top Chef” contestants cooked for astronauts this year. How Will We Eat in 2023? Here Are 10 Predictions. 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z

Tuesday night shows will last either 90 or 120 minutes to give us more of what we love: contestants singing songs. 'American Idol' news round up for Tuesday, May 18 2010-05-18T19:21:00Z

Photograph: Ian West/PA The most recent series of the Apprentice was already a few weeks along when someone, somewhere tweeted that one of the contestants looked like me. A triumph for the nerd 2011-07-18T20:00:04Z

Programs like “The $64,000 Question,” “Twenty-One” and “Tic-Tac-Dough” delighted audiences and turned contestants and the shows’ hosts into national celebrities. Think presidential debates are dull? Thank 1950s TV game shows 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z

The reaction gave Ms. Swisher the sense that she might have a real shot: “I hadn’t heard that response to any of the other contestants, so that was encouraging,” she said. Karaoke Singers Live the Dream at the Illinois State Fair 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z

Seen that way, the deal seemed rather less weighted towards the contestants. The Intern; Horizon: The Age of Big Data; Dogging Tales - TV review 2013-04-05T06:00:10Z

On stage, Mr. Seacrest asked Ms. Lopez what she would be looking for in the contestants who vie for the “Idol” crown. Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez on ?Idol? 2010-09-22T17:48:00Z

He’s back this time as Jake Montrose, bounty hunter extraordinaire, who guides the contestants through their ridiculous paces — all the while never wearing any article of clothing with sleeves. Television: ‘The Joe Schmo Show’ Returns to Spike 2013-01-06T04:22:04Z

You can imagine X Factor contestants covering these songs next year. New band of the day – The Neighbourhood (No 1,392) 2012-11-09T17:13:02Z

So how do the contestants stack up by the lights of Mr. Sheed’s guidelines? ArtsBeat: A New Honor for the Hatchet Job 2012-01-30T20:18:52Z

Maria competes with four other contestants, each one a fussy oddity. ‘Stanleyville’ Review: The Most Senseless Game 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z

In Monday's two-hour premiere, 11 former "Bachelor" contestants join eight former "Bachelorette" contestants in the Bachelor Pad, otherwise known as Chateau Superficiality. Intelligence not required for 'Bachelor Pad' 2010-08-08T18:43:00Z

In the runup to the election, Trump called The Apprentice contestant a liar for alleging that he groped her without consent at a hotel in 2007. America's top feminist lawyer, Gloria Allred: 'Men who have been wrongdoers are living in fear' 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z

We are significantly disenfranchised, to an extent so humiliating that it reminds me of the hapless contestants on those awful Japanese TV shows, being subjected to a litany of impossible tasks or questions. The damnable task of being a Man Booker International prize judge 2011-03-30T14:46:06Z

Hall rose to fame when he was a contestant on the ninth season of "American Idol." MTV greenlights series for YouTube star Todrick Hall 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z

"The Line" forms here in this new game show that includes wacky challenges for contestants queued up to compete in a trivia quiz. TV This Week, Dec. 21-27: 'Doctor Who: Last Christmas' and more 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z

Host Tom Bergeron announced Tuesday that next season's "Dancing With the Stars" will feature contestants and champions from past seasons vying for the title. Another star is dismissed from `Dancing' 2012-05-16T02:38:17Z

After the first day of taping, the contestants went out for drinks, and Ms. Lewell and Mr. Townes sat beside each other to continue their conversation. Alex, We’ll Take ‘To Have and to Hold’ for $1,000 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z

There was the way the black contestants seemed to believe they had a better chance with her, and the discomfort of the white contestants during the serious moments of masculine ribbing. Fraught Racial Dynamics in the ‘Bachelorette’ Premiere 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z

The All Stars better be getting paid up the yin yang, because they're getting beat to hell almost as badly as the contestants and have yet to disappoint in any way. Final four dancers tango and titillate on "SYTYCD" 2010-08-05T12:01:00Z

The show features the songs of Frank Sinatra, with Harry Connick Jr. mentoring the contestants. Spoiler alert! We're live-blogging tonight's 'American Idol' 2010-05-04T21:35:00Z

Unlike the contestants on, say, "The Next Food Network Star," who seem chosen largely for their ability to smile and stir at the same time, the men and women vying for supremacy can flat-out cook. Why "Top Chef" gets me cooking 2010-06-16T15:46:00Z

His findings help explain why Biggest Loser contestants put back on the weight they lost so quickly. 'It's a miracle no one has died yet': The Biggest Loser returns, despite critics' warnings 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z

During one portion of the game, contestants and the Chaser are asked the same multiple-choice questions, racing toward the end of a giant game board with each correct answer. ‘Jeopardy!’ Greats Who Battled for Top Title Get a New Game Show 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z

Of course, contestants are in on the joke. A Take-Charge ‘Bachelorette’ Sends the Boys Home 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z

As such, it's not a huge surprise his name is called when the time comes for one contestant to pack their fondant and go. With buttercream, bits and beavers, “The Great British Bake Off” is finally back to prime saucy form 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z

Roosevelt, which placed second last year and won two years ago, performed Sunday as part of the first group of contestants. Garfield High jazz band ranks in top three at Essentially Ellington 2010-05-11T00:32:00Z

The final showdown airs on Wednesday, with contestants vying for a grand prize of $1 million. Man ties machine on Day 1 of "Jeopardy!" showdown 2011-02-15T05:16:01Z

The pageant responded with nominal changes: Organizers added black judges and set up a scholarship fund to encourage black contestants. Miss America 1968: When civil rights and feminist activists converged on Atlantic City 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z

Kevin Gillespie, a star of the Atlanta restaurant scene who rose to fame as a “Top Chef” contestant, couldn’t wait to join the food revolution at the stadium. Late to the Game, Football Stadiums Aim for Better Food 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z

And it's not like the series creators don't have many people in their orbit, including former contestants, who could oversee theme weeks. "The Great British Bake Off" doesn't want to learn from its mistakes 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z

A different contestant will be voted out of the house every day, and the last contestant left will win $500,000. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Rafiki’ and ‘Big Brother’ 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z

An outspoken conservative, she parlayed her infamy into a career as a perennial reality contestant and political pundit. See Kelly Clarkson's Perfect Response to Body-Shaming Tweets 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z

I get irritated if I've worded a question cleverly and the contestant misses the point. TV's unsung heroes 2010-10-01T23:03:00Z

Many on social media criticized the question from Harper's Bazaar editor Laura Brown, saying that asking a contestant to reveal who she is planning to vote for is inappropriate. Miss California USA laughs off flubbed economic gap answer 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z

Since she’s a teenager – the youngest ever “DWTS” contestant – Willow doesn’t have a lot of experience from which to draw here. 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: First perfect 10s; Michael Sam leaves 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z

A 25-year-old scientist representing the District of Columbia was crowned winner of the Miss USA pageant on Sunday, the second consecutive year that the contestant from the nation's capital won the annual competition. District of Columbia contestant named Miss USA 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z

Rehn was a level-headed contestant who made rational choices in a really irrational situation. Every Single Season of 'The Bachelorette,' Ranked 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z

Brazilian media reported her male contestants were downcast after her win. Brazilians hail triumph of MasterChef 'warrior' over her sexist co-stars 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z

The 33-year-old revealed he would be one of the contestants while appearing as a guest on The One Show. Westlife's Byrne joins Strictly 2012-09-07T18:25:23Z

Unlike programs like "Chopped" or "Iron Chef," there isn't a pantry of additional ingredients or spices for the contestants to draw from. "Fridge Wars" and "Chef & My Fridge" reflect the leftovers-style cooking we're all doing now 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z

More than 80 contestants from around the world are expected to participate. Miss Universe pageant picks time, place in Vegas 2010-05-25T19:10:00Z

These segments ruthlessly, effectively, often movingly establish the athletes as characters ensconced in their own particular drama, chronicling each contestants’ trials and tribulations, sacrifices, work ethic, will to win, and personalizing weirdo habit. Olympics secret: They’re not about sports 2012-07-26T20:20:00Z

If there’s one word to describe the typical contestant, it’s ebullient. Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

Wednesday’s episode abruptly ended with the cryptic announcement that a contestant, Dan Spilo, had been ejected from the show after an “incident.” How ‘Survivor’ Failed Its #MeToo Test 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z

The guest has seven rounds to eliminate contestants based on their image, introductions, lip-syncing and more — including an interrogation round. (Not) made in America: 6 Korean shows and their remade U.S. counterparts 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z

All the contestants put on a pretty good show, but once again, gardener Dan comes out on top. With buttercream, bits and beavers, “The Great British Bake Off” is finally back to prime saucy form 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z

While on paper, Harris looks like the perfect contestant, there’s one thing missing from her resume: She’s never been a contestant on The Bachelor. Missee Harris Wants to Be the First Black Bachelorette 2013-03-01T13:30:27Z

Dickinson, a contestant in the 2007 series of I'm a Celebrity... Bill Cosby Netflix special postponed 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z

"The Great British Bake Off" will forever be defined by its camaraderie and the unusual level of support contestants lend to others when they're in a bind. This season of "The Great British Bake-Off" adds an attention-grabbing ingredient in the mix 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z

Each contestant is given a diamond bracelet, and instead of limousines, they step out of horse-drawn carriages when they meet their blue-eyed suitor. From the Duggars to the Bachelorettes, we’ve made our cynical TV beds — and this damning critique of our “reality” obsession couldn’t come at a better time 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z

The federal lawsuit seeks an injunction barring ABC from continuing its work or airing "The Glass House," a show that will film and allow viewers to vote off contestants living together in a house. CBS sues ABC over so-called 'Big Brother' copycat 2012-05-10T22:49:16Z

According to its website, Miss America pageant rules require contestants to be between the ages of 17 and 24, and Longacre will turn 25 on Oct. Ex-Miss Delaware allowed to keep scholarship 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z

Can you tell how a contestant will do by what he or she is buying? In the Mood: Project Runway's Fabric-Merchant Extraordinaire Gives Us Some Material 2012-07-19T15:30:08Z

According to the casting source, all contestants earn equal compensation for the show, subject to their ability to avoid elimination. Stallone, Condoleezza Rice refuse "Dancing" slots 2010-09-01T11:45:00Z

He was well aware, though, that he was the odd contestant out. In ‘American Song Contest,’ It’s About the Songs, Not Just the Lungs 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z

No offense is meant to the 11th season's contestants, people who performed as well as they could under the circumstances. "Great British Baking Show" was a showstopper, redeemed this season by fantastic contestants 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z

For its nine seasons the show seemingly revolved around the acerbic Mr. Cowell’s reviews of contestants. Audience Up, ?Idol? Defies TV Gravity 2011-04-20T21:17:49Z

Jeopardy!’s longtime quizmaster, Alex Trebek, asks three contestants, including the reigning champion, themed questions over six categories for two rounds. James Holzhauer closes in on Jeopardy's all-time earnings record 2019-05-11T04:00:00Z

On the final day, the two contestants decide who they want to see again. Dating Naked Is Just the Same Old Reality Formula, With Less Clothes 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z

Not that the contestants did themselves any favours, either. Show Me the Funny: a slow painful death 2011-08-25T11:05:21Z

It was sweet and also presented a good opportunity to add depth to our perception of the contestants. 'The Voice' recap: The Top 6 sing for the moms 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z

The finale features the last two contestants performing a final task, typically organizing a charity event, then debating each other live in front of Trump. Doctor: Bret Michaels released from hospital 2010-05-04T20:57:00Z

It’s the second high-profile shooting death of a former contestant on The Voice in a week. Former Mexican 'The Voice' Contestant Shot Dead in Chicago 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z

Meanwhile, 12 contestants face off in an intense soccer game. TV listings for Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z

A check, a residency and support for a fully produced show go at the end to one contestant chosen by the organizers. DanceNow Festival Keeps Performances Short and Snappy 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

Is it a requirement that all Bachelor contestants be scared of heights? The Bachelor Watch: ‘Nam, Man. 2014-02-04T15:32:03Z

One of the final three contestants left standing will compete to be crowned as the “Sole Survivor,” which will be followed by an after show, hosted by Jeff Probst. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Succession’ Finale and Starry Rom-Coms 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z

Of course, the real test of an Andrew Lloyd Webber show is how it eliminates its contestants. Superstar: a new low note for TV talent shows 2012-07-16T12:04:20Z

After a successful stint on Junior Apprentice, Brady will be working alongside the famously dry Nick Hewer, reporting back on the grownup contestants. All fired up 2010-09-28T17:45:00Z

And I love to — I mean, this sounds so trite, it sounds like I'm a pageant contestant — I love to learn new things. Mo Rocca on "Mobituaries," celebrity deaths and what we get wrong about Billy Carter 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z

Seales hosts a weekly podcast called “Small Doses” and is touring with “Smart Funny & Black,” a game show she created that tests contestants’ knowledge of black culture and history. What’s on TV Saturday: Amanda Seales and ‘Austin City Limits’ 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z

That less focus was put on what contestants ate — and more on why. Who’s really losing on ‘The Biggest Loser’? 2014-02-19T22:08:55Z

Mr. Ledet easily advanced to the next round, but the show lost two other contestants. ArtsBeat: Gospel Singer Wows 'Idol' Judges 2012-03-16T03:28:40Z

In October this year, eight undergraduate contestants on University Challenge were unable to identify Lennon's single Starting Over, a Top 10 hit in November 1980 which then went to No 1 after his death. John Lennon: the last day in the life 2010-12-05T00:07:00Z

He was selected as one of 12 contestants after a three-month application process. Behind the scenes of reality TV: 'You're a little bit daft to apply' 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z

Neither the audience nor the contestants, groups of men and women sequestered from the outside world and made to live in separate groups. The best takeaway from this season of "Love Is Blind"? Act like Milton 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z

“Our focus is on the ingredients and the flavors,” said Mr. Estévez, a former contestant on the Spanish version of “Top Chef.” Madrid Chefs Rethink the City’s Classic Cuisine 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z

She apologized in May for comments she made about a contestant’s tooth gap during the 2006 season of “America’s Next Top Model,” the TV modeling competition she created, hosted and executive produced. Tyra Banks Is Tapped as New ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Host 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z

Several former contestants – including Brookstein – have had bad things to say about the intensity of the process and the brevity of their eventual success. Ten years of The X Factor, the show-off show with a talent for survival 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z

So one evening I heard six young contestants play for about 20 minutes each. Critic’s Notebook: Exploring Bavaria and the Busoni International Piano Festival 2012-09-07T23:47:51Z

But his humor turned out to be an instant Valium for the young contestant as well as his helpful instruction, a rarity among the "American Idol" mentors this year. "American Idol" recap: Casey James is no Sinatra 2010-05-05T12:06:00Z

"When you're a contestant on that show you do need that hard truth sometimes," Locke says, anticipating her critical tone would fall somewhere between the styles of two former judges. Former 'Idol' Kimberley Locke wants judge's chair 2012-07-31T12:39:07Z

And while reality TV hopefuls often think they understand what they’re walking into, former contestants say nothing prepared them for the brutal onslaught of commentary they received when they exited a show. These reality TV newcomers thought they were ready for fame. Then social media turned vicious. 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z

According to a statement from the Miss Universe Organization, the contestant who Monnin claimed saw the sheet vehemently refuted Monnin's account. Miss Pennsylvania USA claims pageant rigged 2012-06-06T15:27:29Z

In the book, DiMarco recounts his time on the show’s 22nd season, beginning with an audition where an assistant assured him the show was prepared — excited, even — to accommodate a Deaf contestant. In ‘Deaf Utopia,’ Nyle DiMarco Dreams of Integrating the Deaf and Hearing Worlds 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z

With which past contestants did you equate the following? One last thing... Jason Gardiner 2011-02-12T00:05:24Z

But can it still turn contestants into stars? ‘Barry’ Joins a Long Line of Sensitive Assassins 2018-03-21T04:00:00Z

Theresa Vail, Miss Kansas and a sergeant in the Army National Guard, became the first contestant to display tattoos. Miss New York is first Indian-American to win Miss America 2013-09-16T04:32:45Z

Television is awash in competition shows that force contestants to take on ludicrous challenges: Marry a stranger; throw a clay vessel on the wheel, blindfolded; cook a three-course meal in 10 minutes. Sarah Sze and the Art of Tracking Time 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z

The other contestants, who all looked crushed to see Mike at risk, rushed to embrace him. 'American Idol' results night recap: Big reprieve for Big Mike 2010-04-08T14:42:00Z

There’s no vital analogy for the character of the Devil, here represented by Rebekah Morin in the various guises of airport security chief, therapist and reality show contestant. Dance in Review 2011-06-17T22:48:58Z

Speaking of product placement, 9 out of 10 bachelors on the group date are wearing Canada Goose ® coats, which may be the best reason yet to to be a contestant on the show. The Bachelorette Watch: O Say Can You Ski? 2013-06-25T03:52:08Z

Losers were very strictly not allowed to speak with other contestants. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

One the flip side, contestants in the Cancellation game were pretty good at predicting what shows wouldn’t crash and burn. ArtsBeat Blog: Nothing Divides Us Quite Like TV 2011-11-16T22:00:49Z

For decades in the United States, contestants were exclusively white because women of color were not allowed to participate. Miss World’s win means five black women now hold the top pageant titles – a historic first 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z

In episode 3, the contestants created book covers, a challenge that ignores the distinctions between fine and commercial art. Why the art world hates "Work of Art" 2010-07-06T15:30:00Z

The party followed the first performance of “Phantom” since the pandemic began, which was attended by Laura Linney, Joel Gray, several contestants of “The Bachelorette,” some “Real Housewives of New York” and Senator Chuck Schumer. Andrew Lloyd Webber Plays the Hits 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z

I've been seeing a trend for a while now: Lee and Crystal never get criticized, while other contestants like Siobhan get hog tied and roasted on a weekly basis. "American Idol" recap: Aaron Kelly goes country 2010-04-28T12:29:00Z

He is also the mentor to the artist contestants on the Bravo reality show, “Work of Art.” A Young Auctioneer Breaks Into the Gavel Clique 2011-10-28T22:42:28Z

LEE DEWYZE:  Lee was a contestant from Chicago with a large voice and a powerful presence. 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z

Last week's episode, watched by more than 8 million viewers, proved controversial after a contestant was accused of sabotage for removing a fellow participant's baked alaska from the freezer. Mary Berry: I have no desire to be a centenarian 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z

“You’ve got back,” Mr. Wesley he said to one contestant with an ample posterior but boring costume. Scene City: A Lively House of Xtravaganza Ball – Scene City 2012-07-25T21:01:28Z

Normally, contestants are under contract, or don’t want to risk losing a spot on one of the “Bachelor” spin offs, or are afraid to possibly jeopardize all the Instagram influencer money they can make. Analysis | Secrets from the ‘Bachelor’ franchise are spilling out, and they could change the show’s future 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z

These days, thousands of spectators show up to watch contestants pitch pumpkins using trebuchets, catapults, centrifugal machines, and other contraptions. The origins of 25 fall traditions 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z

Two men stood on the bright blue set of “Jeopardy” Monday night, on location in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., to begin a three-day competition against a celebrity contestant: an IBM super computer named Watson. ArtsBeat: On ?Jeopardy,? Watson Rallies but Slips 2011-02-15T02:26:20Z

THR: A lot of people were commenting that she was being too easy on the contestants, what did you think? "American Idol's" David Archuleta on the new season 2011-01-29T00:29:56Z

They stood awkwardly next to the contestant, a stranger they’d just met, and recounted highlights from their lives. What Bill Cosby said to my mom 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z

The show featured physical challenges for contestants, with reporters and announcers providing lighthearted commentary. Regis Philbin: A Career on Camera 2011-11-17T09:55:47Z

On YouTube, fans have posted multiple compilations of contestants summoned to come on down to the podiums of “The Price Is Right.” America Came on Down, and Bob Barker Was Thrilled Every Time 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z

Do you think this gives American contestants an advantage, as they're used to these different parameters? As "Top Chef" goes global, Tom Colicchio reflects on the competition's recipe for success 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z

A handful of lower-level contestants drew public scoldings from him; others received his benevolent public defense. With Alicia Machado, Trump found his first pageant media circus. Many, many others followed. 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z

Four years ago there were three contestants from Ukraine; this year there are none. Russia’s Storied Tchaikovsky Competition Is Diminished by War 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z

In the show's most infamous moment, Gries provoked an African American contestant, Candice Stewart, by flipping over her mattress and taunting her with a stereotypical accent. 'Big Brother' returns for a new season in aftermath of cast turmoil 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z

The network on Thursday ordered six episodes of the game show from "Wipeout" executive producer Matt Kunitz where contestants answer multiple choice questions in a bid to win a $50,000 cash prize. ABC picks up "101 Ways to Leave a Game Show" 2011-03-17T21:47:20Z

A capable host should possess the standing to send a clue back — and to gracefully neutralize a player, as Jennings did when he replied to one contestant’s personal anecdote with Alex’s brusque “good for you.” What Should the New ‘Jeopardy!’ Be? Guest Hosts Provide the Clues. 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z

A lifelong fan “Jeopardy!” fan and avid reader, Amodio generally racks up large sums of money in the beginning of the game before his fellow contestants have a chance to catch up. ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Matt Amodio on his epic winning streak and staying focused in a season of drama 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z

The series is rife with opportunities to question the personality defects of the contestants and the judgment of the producers. “Dating Around,” Reviewed: Courtship Drama and a Delicious Tingle of Voyeurism 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z

If contestants’ on-screen personas were at all informed by their real personalities, it was only loosely, or by coincidence. Behind the scenes of reality TV: 'You're a little bit daft to apply' 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z

Talk to enough people and you’ll realise everyone in the UK is six degrees of separation away from a TV dating show contestant: nans, brothers, friends, dogs. Dogs, hypnotism and full-frontal nudity: how dating shows got weird 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z

Carey pumped his fist in the air after the contestants achieved the first three-way tie in the show's history. 'Price is Right' contestants make history with three-way tie 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z

If the contestant was wrong, it’s still on to the next round — as long as at least one panelist got duped by the bogus explanation. Spiel of Fortune 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z

Mr. Austin, the actor and former professional wrestler, is the growly host of a competition show that pits impossibly fit contestants against one another and against an obstacle course called the Skullbuster. ‘Steve Austin’s Broken Skull’ vs. ‘American Muscle’ 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z

However, the finale requires the final two contestants to debate against each other live in front of Donald Trump. Bret Michaels might be ready to rock in weeks 2010-04-30T14:54:00Z

She noted that contestant Janel Parrish beat her in one of the show’s so-called “Twitter-offs,” where the contestant who gets the most votes on Twitter earns a valuable repeat performance. Lea Thompson on "The Power of Love" and Dancing with the Stars 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z

Mr. Sunwoo, 28, played Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in the final round, when each of the six remaining contestants performed first with a string quartet and then with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. South Korean Pianist Wins the Van Cliburn Competition 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z

Of course, he says at the time Glaser thought the invite was to be a contestant on the show, but she seamlessly assumed the role of host and executive producer despite the initial mix-up. How does a show called “FBoy Island” get made? The show's creator spills the tea 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z

The most memorable appearance came from 19-year-old George, a former contestant on the show two years ago with the group Triple Trouble. The X Factor: Gary Barlow steps into Cowell's Mr Nasty role 2011-08-17T18:15:27Z

This decision meant that the four judges votes were split between the two contestants and the public vote was used to decide who should be saved. X Factor's Louis Walsh 'fix' will not be investigated 2012-11-19T16:01:32Z

He is a former "Project Runway" contestant who had quite a distinctive flair. Tuesday TV Picks: 'Mad Fashion' on Bravo 2011-10-10T22:12:08Z

Moments later, after Ms. Lopez was introduced, Mr. Seacrest asked her what she would be looking for in the contestants who vie for the “Idol” crown. ?Idol? Announces Two New Judges 2010-09-22T22:04:00Z

But right now, I'm not taken with any of the contestants. "Hell's Kitchen" screams back to life 2010-06-02T19:01:00Z

The field of 51 contestants was narrowed to 16 by preliminary judges and a fan vote. Penn Jillette says he's glad Tenn. lost Miss USA 2011-06-22T01:01:04Z

Ms. Holvey, the former Miss USA contestant who spoke up before the 2016 election, noted that she had “tried to warn the country” about Mr. Trump, but that he was elected anyway. The Trump Accusers Are Hanging Out on Zoom 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z

The second and third place went to contestants from Brazil and Thailand. Transgender queen crowned in Thailand as coronavirus limits crowd 2020-03-07T05:00:00Z

At 82, she was the oldest contestant to take part in that competition. Cloris Leachman, Oscar Winner and TV Comedy Star, Is Dead at 94 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z

Barrymore takes enough detours along the way to make us care about her contestants and believe in the gaudy, clattering microverse they patrol. Film review: Whip It 2010-04-08T21:15:00Z

Often on this show, as the contestant narrows down the suitors, he or she will begin to talk about the finalists in terms of chemistry or values. Sleep with the hot one! 2012-07-10T16:30:00Z

The shop stocks not grown-up perfumes in the vein of Poison or Fracas but a group of three cutie-patooties named Daisy, Dot and Honey, jostling for attention like contestants on “The Dating Game.” Critical Shopper: Beauty in the Eye of the Dreamer 2013-09-04T20:32:07Z

It frequently came down to more hair spray: He once groused that a contestant’s hairdo was “so flat it looks like a cat’s been sucking on it.” The competition for Miss America 1984 was business as usual — until everyone got a look at Vanessa Williams 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z

Tyler James was backed by Black Eyed Peas star Will.I.Am and Vince Kidd was mentored by Jessie J. All four contestants performed with their celebrity mentors during the live show on Saturday. Seven million see The Voice final 2012-06-03T10:16:03Z

Each episode will feature the current six highest-ranked “Jeopardy!” contestants competing in two games for $500,000 and the Masters champion title. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Sam Now’ and ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z

“If you want to be on air and have a great time, and have champagne and stuff, you go on something like Love Island,” says Katie Tunn, one of the contestants. ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever get over it’: how it feels to make a TV flop 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z

Though “The Bachelorette” contestant Tyler Cameron didn’t ultimately win Hannah Brown’s heart during season 15, the runner-up has been offered a complimentary trip from United Airlines to visit his former flame. United Airlines offers 'Bachelorette' runner-up Tyler Cameron free trip to reunite with ex Hannah Brown 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z

Drummond uses the TV gameshow as the basis for this latest piece; it's apparently also a suspense-builder, as it follows the contestants on a quiz called False! in which the truth is paramount. This week's new theatre 2013-03-23T06:00:18Z

"Idol" producer Warwick isn't about to stop inviting contestants like the "pants on the ground" guy. 'American Idol' returns, with 'Voice' breathing down its neck 2012-01-17T17:34:04Z

Breathless news coverage followed that summer when “Jeopardy!” ratings spiked as millions tuned in to see the genial trivia expert stomp all over every contestant who crossed his path. Ken Jennings talks James Holzhauer ‘feud,’ Brad Rutter’s losses and that brutal Bloomberg tweet 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z

Former contestants including Russell Grant and Lisa Riley are back for a special Strictly Come Dancing festive show. Festive footwork on Strictly special 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z

The contestants, Celia and Marco, two fated lovers locked in a magical combat with unclear rules mostly against their will, create new attractions for the circus, each more beautiful and nuanced than the last. 'The Night Circus': unwilling magicians locked in a duel 2011-09-16T20:13:05Z

At the end of the show Thursday night, 10 contestants were left standing, and it was clear the voters were considering more than just raw ability to sing. ArtsBeat: Gospel Singer Wows 'Idol' Judges 2012-03-16T03:28:40Z

With the contestants impersonating celebrities, the game is as much a comedy contest as it is one that pushes queens and viewers to do their pop culture homewerk. Review | ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is just one gem in drag history’s crown. ‘Legendary Children’ looks at the performers and activists who paved the way. 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z

Later episodes weren’t affected as each one involves a different batch of contestants. What’s on TV Monday: ‘Mother!’ and ‘POV: Nowhere to Hide’ 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z

Weighing 1,400 pounds, the truck rests on 16 casters and the 10 actors who play contestants whip the thing around using only elbow grease. Review: 'Hands on a Hardbody' tuneful, sweet ode 2013-03-22T00:10:15Z

When a Muslim contestant, for example, was pressured into doing several shots too many, she stormed off during the elimination ceremony, rightly observing that producers had made a joke out of her. How “UnReal” really went wrong: The reality-TV satire lost its moral high ground 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

In his time as host, Mr. Probst has earned the trust of many contestants. Jeff Probst Is the Ultimate ‘Survivor’ 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z

To be clear, Dry knew precisely what Siriano and the contestants meant. Perspective | Let’s talk about ‘Project Runway’ stars using ‘old lady’ to describe unflattering clothes 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z

It was mainly when I realized that some of what was happening on the show was having a real-life impact on the contestants. Former 'Bachelor' producer gets real on Lifetime's 'unREAL' 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z

Additional predictions • Louis will continue to say "I love everything about you" to a contestant immediately before listing all the things he doesn't love about them. The X Factor Files: Stuart Heritage's X Factor briefing 2010-10-15T11:57:00Z

As for the actual competition, out of gazillions and billions and katrillions of potential contestants, here were your top 12 girls: Paige Miles: Paige was trying to be a hard rocker, wearing a babydoll dress. "American Idol" recap: Simon saves the day 2010-02-24T13:25:00Z

The first two rounds are lip-sync challenges, the third and fourth reveal other clues and in the final round, the guest gets to interrogate the remaining contestants. (Not) made in America: 6 Korean shows and their remade U.S. counterparts 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z

All the contestants from this season reunite; the teens show off their transformations; the winner is announced. Monday TV Picks: ‘Bates Motel’ on A&E 2013-03-15T22:58:32Z

Because the identity of each famous participant is kept secret until the contestant is voted off the show, “The Masked Singer” can’t rely on the spectacle of their star power. Those Wild ‘Masked Singer’ Costumes? She Designed Them 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z

From Twitter activity to the blogosphere, the verdict is in and the 62-year-old legend with the scrappy hair and big voice who likes to sing along with the contestants -- good or bad -- is a hit. New "Idol" judge Tyler could easily quit day job 2011-01-21T02:28:49Z

The "Idol Gives Back" show will also include the weekly results for the main "American Idol" contest and one contestant will be eliminated at the end of the live program. Bieber, Elton in "Idol Gives Back" 2010-04-16T19:54:00Z

About a dozen of them were “Survivor” contestants, including Mr. Kowalski, a Universal Life minister, who officiated at the barn. A Breakroom Friendship Flourishes 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z

When Harcourt first pitched the show, it was called Naked At First Sight and involved naked contestants living in an Alpine valley. ‘You think: are we really doing this?’: how TV’s strangest shows get made 2021-03-06T05:00:00Z

The contestants are mostly comedy stars, which keeps the atmosphere light. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z

“Shervin is an extremely talented, innocent and shy young man,” said a prominent Iranian singer, Mohammad Esfahani, who had met him when he was a contestant on the television show. ‘Baraye,’ the Anthem of Iran’s Protest Movement, Wins a Grammy 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z

If “Jeopardy!” contestants end up in negative numbers, make them pay in cash before they leave the set. Style Invitational Week 1097: Futz your sign — ‘Clarify’ a horoscope

During 2016’s “Next Generation” season, which featured dancers ages 8 to 13, many contestants arrived with large followings and long résumés, despite their youth. What It Means to Become ‘America’s Favorite Dancers’ 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z

On Monday, he urged the contestants to use the pageant to "advance women empowerment to a greater audience". No swearing as Philippine leader sweet talks Miss Universe hopefuls 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z

They watched “Iron Chef” contestants and Food Network stars cook up garlic-centric dishes and posed for photos with Herbie, the festival’s mascot. Don Christopher, Who Turned Lowly Garlic Into a Staple, Dies at 88 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z

In her contestant profile, Amelia describes herself as ‘pretty happy’ and ‘a positive person’. Meet the Bake Off 2019 contestants – from the teacher to the Terminator 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z

Contrast her with Sophie, one of the contestants who was eliminated last week. Child Genius is such painful viewing I can hardly bear to watch 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z

Other contestants are now even heavier than when they appeared on the show. “The Biggest Loser” is a broken fairy tale: Our reality TV obsession with radical transformation needs limits 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z

CBS issued a statement to the media vowing to implement new production rules meant to better protect contestants. The “Survivor” finale proves we’re still falling victim to workplace harassment 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z

Sabastian Noriega, a contestant from the Bronx, decides to go with the smaller of two that he owns, because, he says, he doesn’t want people to get distracted. “Man Made,” a Film About Transgender Bodybuilders, Upends the Traditional Documentary Gaze 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z

Tuamoheloa, 29, was the first national Miss USA contestant of Samoan descent, the Associated Press reported at the time. Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst dies at 30 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z

On Sunday, she’ll be a contestant on the “Holiday Gingerbread Showdown.” Meet the Cookiers, Home Bakers With a Bond Stronger Than Royal Icing 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z

After a winner is crowned, a reunion show will air at 10, with all the contestants returning to rehash their time in Fiji. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Pitch Perfect’ and ‘Survivor’ 2017-12-20T05:00:00Z

It started when spectators would catcall contestants riding past in open-topped cars, asking them to show their shoes. Miss America contestants show their shoes in Vegas 2011-01-14T23:48:13Z

Like many professional athletes, he has smoothly transitioned in his later years into a likable sports commentator, "Dancing With the Stars" contestant, and now, bombshell memoirist. Does Sugar Ray Leonard's sex abuse story hold up? 2011-06-13T22:01:00Z

And these days, “Survivor” contestants are more often either recycled from past seasons or drawn from professional sports and the world of beauty pageants. I’m not here to make friends 2013-03-02T00:30:00Z

Then, after interminable discussion among the contestants, the winner selects three of the opposite gender for a date. Intelligence not required for 'Bachelor Pad' 2010-08-08T18:43:00Z

The contestants will include a former professional figure skater who is now a restaurateur in Nashville and a chef billed as one of Detroit’s best. The Week Ahead: June 13 ? 19 2010-06-11T13:31:00Z

The prosecutor-turned-cable-TV-shouter Nancy Grace was the most noteworthy of the 12 contestants announced Monday for the 13th season of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” ArtsBeat Blog: ABC Unveils 'Dancing With the Stars' Cast 2011-08-30T02:56:48Z

What surprised Hall and his colleagues was that the contestants’ bodies were mostly acting as if they were still their much-slimmer versions. Can you really change your metabolism? 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z

Morley used the term in a conversation with singer and fellow contestant Alexander O'Neal and later in an anecdote about former boxer Frank Bruno. Morley sorry for Big Brother remarks 2015-01-13T05:00:00Z

This year, non-hijabi Muslims will be allowed to enter and compete alongside hijab-wearing contestants, Two international contestants — from Kazakhstan and Britain — will also be competing. ‘I Am Here to Prove You Wrong’ 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z

This year, Block contestants were assigned the task of overhauling an entire apartment block. My first house rule: don't watch property programmes 2013-06-27T02:32:05Z

Tribe members share a special moment with loved ones; a contestant's decision spreads animosity throughout the tribe. TV Picks: 'Kitchen Cousins' on HGTV 2012-05-01T20:52:07Z

Back in the days before "Hollywood", when there were 181 contestants and 77 who we had actually seen, it certainly would have been impossible to predict that we would arrive here. 'American Idol' contestant rankings: Patrick's Power Ratings finals week ten 2010-05-17T15:16:00Z

The project proved to be a bit of an embarrassment for the twice-divorced actress when she began dating one of the contestants. NBC touts increased diversity in casts of new shows during upfronts 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z

So it seems Lydia was satisfied, Uche was satisfied, and the show still had two attractive contestants. That "Love Is Blind" twist gives us a glimpse at the meddling behind reality TV drama 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z

In fact, that week, the contestants felt so resolved/competitive that they were less apt to well up. Why "The Biggest Loser" is the most American show 2010-05-25T19:01:00Z

They label the hopeful contestants “Desperate MILF” or “Villain” and move them around a board in their production office based on how likely they are to create drama. 'Walter White in power heels': UnREAL is evil, twisted, unmissable TV 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z

He went on to host Channel 4 gameshow Treasure Hunt, featuring Anneka Rice flying around the country in a helicopter as two contestants tried to solve fiendishly complicated clues in a studio. Kenneth Kendall, former BBC newsreader, dies aged 88 2012-12-14T14:17:30Z

Unaffected, infectious, quick-witted and authentic; the rest of the contestants adored him, and the public soon fell in love with him too. Rylan Clark on The X Factor, death threats and being seen as a fame-hungry diva 2012-12-16T20:00:00Z

The teenager's singing style was without the enraptured vocal runs so popular with the other contestants, and in pop music in general. Kent's Stefano Langone still alive on "Idol," in a field of nine 2011-04-01T04:30:16Z

In addition to contestants representing each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, the pageant also named a "Miss 52 USA." The Latest: Policy questions in Q&A for Miss USA finalists 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z

“American Idol” finally revealed this week the top two dozen contestants for the show’s eleventh season during three hours of reality television that, once again, seemed to focus less on performances than on melodrama. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' Narrows the Field 2012-02-24T06:05:27Z

"It's so unique because it's truly a comprehensive program and it's really the first of its kind," says Nikki Cascone, Season 4 contestant and one of the instructors. TV's Top Chefs star in online university 2010-05-20T13:45:00Z

In many respects, the real winner is the contestant who manages to fail upward, getting tragically dumped on the show and then picked to serve as the series’ next eligible Bachelor. Commitment Issues and Fraught Hometown Visits as ‘Bachelorette’ Nears End 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z

Though we were outside for three hours, overlooking a sprawling backyard big enough to fit several hundred “Survivor” contestants, he barely broke a sweat. Jeff Probst Is the Ultimate ‘Survivor’ 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z

Former contestants return to reveal their progress, then the three finalists discover who will win the grand prize. TV Picks: 'The Biggest Loser,' 'Glee,' '90210' 2012-04-30T21:31:04Z

And “Love Shack” continues to permeate pop culture: Most recently, two contestants on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” performed to the song in front of guest judges the B-52s themselves. No novelty, the B-52s may be the most subversive band America ever gave us 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z

More than that, though, “Blown Away” offers viewers insight into a highly technical process that hasn’t been given a serious television treatment before — with contestants who are very serious about their craft. Summer TV: It's even hotter inside these reality shows, where contestants play with fire 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z

Some readers will not forgive Abell for being a senior editor when The Sun published a column by the former reality TV contestant and provocateur Katie Hopkins that compared immigrants to “cockroaches.” A Scrappy Makeover for a Tweedy Literary Fixture 2018-05-26T04:00:00Z

How about letting the coaches steal contestants from each others' discard piles? 'The Voice' finds itself, and some stars, too 2011-07-01T01:04:45Z

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by 10 black male contestants on "American Idol" who accused the singing competition show, its producers, sponsors, and the Fox television network of racial discrimination. Judge dismisses 'American Idol' racial bias lawsuit 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z

For this Bread Week Showstopper, the contestants were tasked with creating a Smörgåstårta, a Swedish dish resembling cake, only using bread and savory filling. This season of "The Great British Bake-Off" adds an attention-grabbing ingredient in the mix 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z

Ms. Lopez became visibly upset when Mr. Tyler and Mr. Jackson, turned down three female contestants in a row: Rachael Turner, Reagan Wilson and Cheyenne James. ArtsBeat: American Idol Recap for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2011 2012-01-27T07:19:49Z

The goal of the show is to test the IQ of contestants in a "pressure-packed, incredibly intense environment," according to a release from ABC.  Mark Burnett, Mike Darnell team up for new ABC game show 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z

Sometimes, it helps to approach the supermarket like a contestant on "Chopped," where the basket ingredients have to be utilized in unique ways to make a final, cohesive dish. 5 realistic ways to actually get dinner on the table faster, according to a food editor 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z

Celebrities, like pageant contestants, may find themselves on thin ice. Madonna lobs shirtless pics in celebs' Israel-Gaza opinion campaign 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z

National values and attitudes are gauged not just through contestants, but through differences in editing, tone, how the public votes and what they reward. From eleganza to gizza ciggie: how reality shows like Drag Race offer a window into foreign cultures 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z

But once Bray announced she was from Louisville, Ky., she seemed like Shelton's contestant to lose. 'The Voice' recap: Season 7 starts with new coaches, new possibilities 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z

Shortly before the pandemic hit, the show introduced a new entrance test that would-be contestants can take at any time, rather than limiting it to particular times. ‘Jeopardy!’ Keeps Seeing Winning Streaks. Champions Ponder Why. 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z

Customers vote with their orders, with part of the proceeds going to the charity of each contestant’s choice. This is the messy, spicy, overstuffed sandwich that will make you reconsider vegan food 2017-09-22T04:00:00Z

Trump’s appointments to the White House staff included his former bodyguard, Keith Schiller, and a former contestant on “The Apprentice.” A Conservative’s Case Against Donald Trump 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z

Still, there's no question he's a contender, or that the least of these contestants, who run as young as 8, have spooky skills and advanced ideas. TV Picks: Thanksgiving TV, 'Hello Ladies,' 'MasterChef Jr.,' more 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z

On “Truth or Consequences,” the sound effect that bore down upon slow contestants was so famous it had a name: Beulah the Buzzer. The secret history of the presidential debate buzzer 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z

Harrison says that while male contestants tend to bond, women tend to bicker and conspire against one another. 'Bachelor' host teases 'combustible situation' 2013-02-11T16:18:08Z

Across the stage, fellow contestant James Durbin held his head in his hands, cried and then ran across the stage to hug Langone before the other five joined in. Stefano Langone still rarin' to go after getting 'Idol' boot 2011-04-22T18:42:21Z

Several former contestants from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” have already been featured, but you can still catch shows by Alaska, Paige Turner and the combo act of Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales. ‘Christmas Is a Drag’ Dresses Up for the Holidays 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z

Dewyze is one of three contestants remaining on the Fox competition. Chicago suburbs honor their own 'American Idol' 2010-05-15T05:07:00Z

Maybe the contestants are so well aware of the show's concept and its outcomes that they just try so hard for it to work because they want to be one of the show's success stories. "Love Is Blind" hasn't really worked since the first season, so why are we still watching? 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z

I suspect that some contestants keep trauma in their pockets to pull out on rainy days, so Michaels will give them sanctioned 15-minute breaks from working out. Why "The Biggest Loser" is the most American show 2010-05-25T19:01:00Z

According to Deadline, Giuliani was unmasked as a costumed contestant during last week's taping of the Season 7 episode, and as expected, it wasn't without some controversy. Anti-masker Rudy Giuliani's surprise cameo on "The Masked Singer" prompts judges to walk out 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z

In fact, contestants have to pay for them out of their bankroll, punishment for making the viewers at home briefly think about stupid, common vowels. Where Have All the Vowels Gone? 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z

Two contestants simultaneously entered scofflaw, a combination of scoff and law. Our favorite bits of 1920s slang 2013-05-09T16:09:00Z

We have nine contestants but only six, maybe seven cameras to cover it all so you can't get it all at once. "I do love a twist": "Top Chef" producer reveals "Fast and Furious" mise en place challenge secrets 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z

When a contestant performs an artist's song, that type of promotion was good enough for No. 56 on the list. Short on star-making, 'The Voice' morphs into industry hit-maker 2013-11-21T14:10:49Z

"Downfall" is staged atop a 10-story downtown Los Angeles building, with contestants vying for prizes and up to $1 million cash by taking a trivia quiz. Wrestler Jericho plays it safe on `Downfall' show 2010-06-21T14:08:00Z

Also present: an elaborate toy sailing ship, a carousel and sashes and scepters for Miss Universe contestants, each embellished with information about their respective countries. For Bispo do Rosario, Art Could Only Be a Divine Calling 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z

He complimented his fellow contestants, most of whom were seated in the crowd. Karaoke Singers Live the Dream at the Illinois State Fair 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z

Casting and filming move around Britain, and episodes include contestants from different classes, genders and races. In Turbulent Times, Comforting Reality Shows Captivate U.K. Viewers 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z

Then there is the selection of the contestants themselves. The Million Pound Drop: drop dead exciting? 2011-01-28T12:21:34Z

The 47-year-old contestant on "The Celebrity Apprentice" is receiving therapy and will probably continue to suffer from severe pain for another seven to 10 days as blood pooled under his brain dissolves. Doctor: Bret Michaels released from hospital 2010-05-04T20:57:00Z

Mr. 17, the band’s main dancer, was the oldest contestant in the competition at age 31. ‘Plus-size’ boy band in China seeks to inspire fans 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z

It is a workplace, not just for the crew and producers but for the contestants, who sign contracts, make money and contribute to the product of a multi-million-dollar business. How ‘Survivor’ Failed Its #MeToo Test 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z

The Season 5 finale of this popular baking competition airs with three challenges for the three remaining contestants. What’s on TV Friday: ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ and ‘The Great British Baking Show’ 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z

The Season 9 contestant Viktor Luna flashed a red matador cape. Scene City: Halloween by Heidi (Klum) 2011-11-01T21:52:03Z

They’re political professionals who were both clearly a bit unnerved in the setting—leading into one commercial break, all three contestants shared little psych-up high fives. Jonathan Franzen's Appearance on Jeopardy! Was Perfect TV 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z

It’s like watching a Bravo competition-show marathon in which no contestants ever get kicked off. Dance Review: Yanira Castro Sets Time Limits in ‘The People to Come’ 2013-06-27T22:18:52Z

False complaint The woman who made the complaint is a 23-year-old fashion model, waitress and former Miss Washington contestant. 2010-01-13T09:56:00Z

Cupp, who wagered less on the question that all three contestants got wrong. “Intellectual loner” Jonathan Franzen shows fallibility as “Power Player” on “Jeopardy!” 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z

This year, the contestants saw "Motown: The Musical" and worked with two of Wilson's collaborators, director Kenny Leon and adapter Todd Kreidler. Pa. teen wins August Wilson Monologue Competition 2013-05-07T16:18:14Z

Once filming started we had 14-hour days on set while contestants took turns cooking, then either failed or made it through to the next round. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

How would you do as a contestant on “Project Runway”? ‘Project Runway’s’ Tim Gunn on how he’d fare on the show, the FBI and being nice

Other include Miss Montana, the pageant's first autistic contestant, Miss Iowa, who struggles with Tourette's syndrome, and Miss Maine, who lost more than 50 pounds to win her state crown. Beauty queens vie for Miss America title in Vegas 2013-01-12T09:27:41Z

Lyndsey Parker, who writes Yahoo's "Reality Rocks" blog, blames the lack of diversity on block text voting among younger viewers and the introduction of contestants playing their own instruments four years ago in season seven. 'Idol' favorite would continue winner monotony 2012-05-15T22:11:11Z

On tour with other “American Idol” contestants, he became the musical director, fixing arrangements and playing for everyone when he wasn’t singing himself. ‘Do What Moves You’: When the Student Takes Over as Composer 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z

Each contestant will be playing for charity, with the winner each day getting a $50,000 jackpot. 'Jeopardy!' headed to Washington for week of shows 2012-02-23T22:56:12Z

There, the contestants, almost all men, dance to guitars and drums and strict rules. Adding Razzle-Dazzle to a Gaucho Dance Style 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z

Tom Davis Dies at 59; ‘SNL’ Writer and Comedy Partner to a Future Senator In 2004, contestants on “Jeopardy!” were stumped by the clue “He was the comedy partner of Al Franken.” Tom Davis, ‘Saturday Night Live’ Comedy Writer, Dies at 59 2012-07-19T21:41:39Z

The same thing happened last year at a cake baking contest in Shropshire, where contestants were barred from putting marzipan Olympic rings on their creations. Seven ways the IOC ruins the Olympics 2012-08-07T17:57:00Z

It even publishes what it calls the blueprints to the games online at nbc.com/minute-to-win-it, essentially grooming future contestants. NBC?s ?Minute to Win It? Urges: Try It at Home 2010-07-19T22:30:00Z

Many of the contestants on the Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor, particularly in the early rounds, are there, it seems, to be laughed at and jeered. Susan Boyle: What happened to the dream? 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z

“Although pageant officials and contestants emphasize scholarships, talents and platform issues and repackage the swimsuit competition as the ‘lifestyle and fitness’ category, their rhetoric rings hollow,” Blain Roberts, a historian, wrote in 2013. Miss Teen USA Pageant Dumps the Swimsuit 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z

Rather, its weakness is because the joke lacked a point and barbs beyond its contestants being too stupid to see the plain-as-day errors in the pictures, such as a saw inside of a refrigerator. How can "Saturday Night Live" parody a farcical administration? 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z

Meanwhile on NBC, “American Ninja Warrior” resumed with an up close and personal look at beloved returning contestant Lance Pekus, who is inspired by his wife Heather, who struggles with multiple sclerosis. Brett Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS rose ceremony: When networks help Trump win ratings, democracy loses 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z

When one female contestant shoots a dirty look at the glamazon who just tagged her, there is just a hint of trash talk and escalated conflict. Perspective | Shows like ‘Celebrity Watch Party,’ ‘Ultimate Tag’ and ‘Labor of Love’ only seem like TV’s bottom of the barrel 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z

In 2017, concerns about the contestants’ heavy smoking made it to the House of Lords. The Glorious Depravity of the British “Love Island” 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z

Every aspect of it demands expertise, from the recall of facts to how the contestants bet and handle the buzzer. What Should the New ‘Jeopardy!’ Be? Guest Hosts Provide the Clues. 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z

In 2012, Mr. Lloyd Webber produced a British TV series in which contestants competed to play Jesus in a concert tour that toured the U.K. and Australia. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in a Live TV Revival 2018-03-28T04:00:00Z

“One of my favorite hacks was seeing color on the dress, and I asked the contestant, Frank, ‘How did you get that color?’ TLC’s 'Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Challenge' host Paige Davis, contestant Lindsay Hinz talk TP: 'Bizarre' 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z

The contestants’ investment extends beyond the game; there are real relationships and emotions at stake. Meet the super-obsessed college students making their own low-budget ‘Survivor’ 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z

The panel will evaluate the contestants' performance in swimsuits, evening wear, talent, interviews and answering onstage questions. Ciara joins celebrity judges panel for Miss America pageant 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z

The pageant isn’t until Sept. 13, but contestants must make a slew of public appearances and chronicle their adventures on Twitter and Facebook. Miss D.C. is singing her way to Atlantic City 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z

Jackson is proving tougher on contestants than in the past, Lythgoe said. 'American Idol' returns betting big on new judges 2013-01-15T21:31:05Z

No one on TV shouts and screams like he does, not even “Fear Factor” contestants. Television Review: ?Funny or Die?s Billy on the Street? on Fuse - Review 2011-12-21T22:59:39Z

Was this bad luck, or might the challenges favour larger contestants? The Door 2010-04-07T23:05:00Z

The technical challenge was also a nice nod to "Bake Off's" origins as contestants were asked to make the chocolate cake covered in ganache and raspberries that is featured in the series title sequence. With buttercream, bits and beavers, “The Great British Bake Off” is finally back to prime saucy form 2023-09-30T04:00:00Z

Now that he did this, does this mean he goes home because VFTW.com has backfired since at least three other contestants were awful? Return To Sender: Two more 'American Idol' hopefuls please! 2010-04-14T15:48:00Z

Every one of the vanquished competitors improved as much or more than Bristol did week after week, no matter what the judges and remaining contestants are obligated to tell us. Take that, Bristol! Jennifer Grey wins "Dancing With the Stars" 2010-11-24T13:10:00Z

A portion of the problem is a lack of exciting personalities in the contestant pool too – not their fault but a lapse of judgment in the casting department. "The Big Flower Fight" is Netflix's unnecessary reality floral arrangement 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z

“Can I at least put a bra on?” pleaded one contestant, looking down at her shapeless T-shirt. On the Runway: 'Project Runway' Returns 2011-07-29T17:59:15Z

This season of “The Bachelorette” is aware of the post-“Everlasting” world; in retaliation, it’s used its contestants — like the wall-punching Chad — to weaponize meta. ‘UnREAL’ Season 2 Premiere: We Don’t Solve Problems 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z

Backstage, though, the contestants profess to being unaffected by the turmoil of the past year. Stripped of bikinis, Miss America teeters on. For now, anyway. 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z

From that slush pile, the judges plucked eleven talented performers to compete in a special round of elimination; the twelfth contestant in the YouTube round would be chosen by popular vote. Jackie Evancho and the Politics of Childhood 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z

It's funny how some contestants seem to lose that thread — taking the game too seriously, not in the sense of wanting to perform to their personal best but getting caught up in drama. RuPaul on Identity in the Trump Era: ‘Don’t Pick Battles With Your Allies’ 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z

The hosts of “The Talk” play alongside contestants for the hunger-relief charity Feeding America. What’s on TV This Week: Michelle Obama and ‘Billions’ 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z

Yes, they're all amazing athletes and worthy of their place, but a key allure of any reality series is becoming invested in the contestants, and the show frankly shorted these three on screentime. How "Physical: 100" should level up in light of its anticlimactic finale 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z

The British media revels in building contestants up only to watch them crash and burn, usually with a waterfall of tears and quivering promises to try again next year. 'X Factor' TV show rivets Britain, heads to USA 2010-12-13T17:25:00Z

Manigault, who earned a villainous reputation while a contestant on Trump’s reality shows “The Apprentice” and “Celebrity Apprentice,” asserted that White House media staff regularly records interviews between reporters and officials. ‘This is . . . Nixonian’: Reporter was taped by White House in heated exchange 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z

A lot of message-board time is spent on the issue of whether the "American Idol" machine will or will not benefit a particular contestant. 'American Idol' Top 5 need to beware the burse of Bo Bice 2010-05-01T20:31:00Z

Soon, it was easy to predict who’d be eliminated each week: as soon as we got to know anything about a contestant, she’d be sent home. How “UnReal” really went wrong: The reality-TV satire lost its moral high ground 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

"I Can See Your Voice" is the only singing show where the judges don't actually get to hear the contestants singing before making their decision. (Not) made in America: 6 Korean shows and their remade U.S. counterparts 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z

The next day, Trump said he was considering pardoning Martha Stewart, the lifestyle mogul who was a host of “Celebrity Apprentice,” and commuting the sentence of another contestant, former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. Master of celebrity: How Trump uses — and bashes — the famous to boost himself 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z

My favorite reality concept is Killer Karaoke, where contestants sing pop songs while they’re, say, attacked by Rottweilers or dunked in a tank full of eels. In Defense of the New Reality Show Sex Box 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z

On Monday on , we laughed, we cried, and we cried some more as the D-list contestants shared the most memorable moments of their lives set to a salsa, samba, or jive beat. Dancing with the Stars Watch: Hit the Road, Jack 2012-04-04T12:15:03Z

Of course, the contestants sign away their privacy and hand their mental and emotional state into the hands of a masterminding producer ready to exploit the emotions of their contestants. That "Love Is Blind" twist gives us a glimpse at the meddling behind reality TV drama 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z

Devoted Bachelor Nation fan Amy Schumer appeared on this week’s episode of the “Bachelorette,” coaching the male contestants in stand up comedy and serving up some delightful truth bombs. Amy Schumer actually could be the next “Bachelorette” — for real 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z

It was a talented bunch of contestants, each with its own cheering section. Bothell band heads to EMP’s Sound Off! finals 2013-02-24T19:52:58Z

“We all really want the contestants to win and to do well.” Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

They sent Diabetes medical bracelets to Bowersox, who shared with other contestants. 'American Idol' news and poll for Wednesday, May 19th 2010-05-19T22:41:00Z

Or else they’re lurking behind the scenes, directing the cameraman into place to get the perfect shot of the second a contestant hears devastating news. 'Walter White in power heels': UnREAL is evil, twisted, unmissable TV 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z

The contestants strutted down the catwalk in their gowns one by one. ‘I Am Here to Prove You Wrong’ 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z

The remaining contestants will compete in two immunity challenges and three tribal councils before the sole survivor is selected on Sunday's finale at 8 p.m. 'Survivor' host promises close finish 2010-05-14T19:46:00Z

But while will.i.am made great TV, his presence didn’t add up to much for the contestants. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' ? Top 9 Overshadowed by Weirdness 2011-04-07T14:40:57Z

More than 10 million people tuned in to watch the end of "America's Got Talent's" "judgment week," in which the top 47 contestants were selected to move on.  TV ratings: 'America's Got Talent' ties with 'Big Brother' in key demo 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

Tears were shed by contestants and those close to them – and also, apparently, by Gwen Stefani, who repeatedly declared herself to have been profoundly moved.  'The Voice' recap: The Top 5 top themselves -- twice 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z

David Stubbs Fresh from Sellotaping fruit to Big Brother contestants' faces, Lee Kern turns his attentions to the subject of travel and adventure in his celeb-pranking show. TV highlights 15/08/2012 2012-08-14T19:00:02Z

This year, the show is charging its contestants an entry fee of $30, causing some funny people to get serious on Twitter. Female comedy fest devolves into Twitter war 2011-04-26T14:01:00Z

Each new contestant, tens of thousands of them during his tenure, seemed to delight him. America Came on Down, and Bob Barker Was Thrilled Every Time 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z

Mr. Dawson, who rankled television executives and made housewives blush with his tendency to kiss nervous female contestants, was the host on the show’s initial run, from 1976 to 1985. Richard Dawson, Kissing Host of ‘Family Feud,’ Dies at 79 2012-06-03T22:14:10Z

Producers of the British show -- which began airing last Saturday to record audiences -- will now re-edit the upcoming audition shows, removing all voice modulation technology so that viewers hear the authentic sound of contestants. Simon Cowell orders "X-Factor" overhaul 2010-08-27T20:06:00Z

TUE Eight contestants donate to Mary’s Place for homeless women to compete, spectators welcome, by reservation, 5:15 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z

But I suppose the contradiction between weeping with contestants through their workouts and success while stuffing our own faces in stubborn protest is American itself. Why "The Biggest Loser" is the most American show 2010-05-25T19:01:00Z

I wouldn’t necessarily want to eat any of it; many a Chopped contestant has won the competition with improvised piles of food that look like they were deposited by a sick bird. Top Chef Vs. Chopped: Who Rules the Food TV Kitchen? 2012-02-22T16:06:29Z

With just a minimal break between each title, contestants will be challenged to keeping watching a marathon of the space opera spectacle and stay awake, presumably for days. You Can Now Apply to Compete in the Ultimate 'Star Wars' Movie Marathon 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z

After several years of contests that were panned by critics and many viewers, the producers are promising more input from professional music producers, more entertaining performances by contestants and fewer distractions from surprise guests. Smug?s Out, Talent?s in at ?Idol? 2011-01-19T00:13:12Z

The audience were not as enamoured, as Mr Kilroy-Silk became the first contestant to be voted out. Politicians on reality TV 2012-11-06T16:30:05Z

Fans, and Gourdet himself, have pointed out the importance of better vetting from media and TV competition shows of their contestants. Controversial new "Top Chef" champion crowned amid harassment allegations 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z

So does will.i.am think it's fair to measure the success of a TV talent show on hit singles it produces from its contestants? The Voice 'is building careers' 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z

Madison also was a contestant on TV show "Dancing With the Stars" before starting her Las Vegas show. Holly Madison insures breasts for $1 million 2011-09-29T19:40:32Z

Each week, "Fashion Star" contestants make a different article of clothing, like a gown or sport jacket, in three variations using different fabrics, patterns or design techniques. "Fashion Star" show's designs in stores next day 2012-03-12T16:54:08Z

One dinner was called Bourbon and Beatbox, where American Idol contestant and special guest Jay Stone beatboxed the Shema, a prayer from the Torah. Meet The Jewish Matchmaker of Your Grandmother's Dreams 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z

And the answer, the contestant is tipped, consists of three letters. ArtsBeat Blog: Channel Surfing: 'Who's Still Standing?' 2011-12-20T21:30:36Z

Herewith, some free ideas for “Idol” producers on how to improve the show before a judge ever lays eyes on a contestant. Reimagining ?American Idol? After Simon Cowell 2010-08-01T22:45:00Z

The response from the contestant is “feral human.” New reality show tracks Bigfoot hunters 2014-01-08T20:43:09Z

Expect drama, hissy fits and contestants saying: "I'm here to win". Series: Watch this TV highlights 14/08/2012 2012-08-14T13:57:25Z

After her performance, all four contestants sat in stools in the middle of the stage. "American Idol" recap: So long, Big Mike! 2010-05-13T13:13:00Z

All three remaining contestants earned perfect scores in the instant round, but fan votes and strong scores from Monday's show pushed Pickler over the top. Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars" 2013-05-22T05:08:40Z

Doing both jobs would remove the mystique Hollywood has constructed among the "GBBO" bakers and future contestants. Turns out Alison Hammond is the zesty ingredient "The Great British Baking Show" has been missing 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z

Whether that is the way they do auditions or how many contestants they put on. X Factor 'needs something fresh' 2013-05-01T09:59:22Z

Connick is a former  mentor who received great audience feedback after his honest, helpful and friendly critiques of last season’s contestants. Harry Connick Jr. Is Newest American Idol Judge 2013-09-03T18:29:17Z

The statement includes text from an email organizers said Monnin sent citing the decision to allow transgender contestants into the competition as the reason she's resigning. Miss Pennsylvania USA claims pageant rigged 2012-06-06T15:27:29Z

These contestants are broken down physically and mentally via grueling challenges, filmed with solemnity. Igniting Resistance, or Smashing It, on TV 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z

The contestants on the 30th season of “Dancing With the Stars” have danced their way through nine emotional weeks. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and the Soul Train Awards 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z

To say it more specifically: Many of the contestants in the first six episodes are models — actor/models, aspiring models, a “model and former scientist,” but models nonetheless. What Is It About Dating Shows Where Contestants Can’t See Each Other? 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z

The Hollywood episodes consisted mostly of footage of contestants milling about in large carpeted conference rooms, intermittently bursting into song, peacocking, becoming friends and judging each other. "American Idol" recap: Hollywood episodes 2011-02-18T21:43:14Z

There used to be a Top Chef Britain show on BBC America that was similar to the baking show in their interplay between contestants and each other and the judges. ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Changes the Way the British Bake 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z

Worst Host Banter: Before the first elimination, host Brooke Burke Charvat cornered the contestants in her aerie and told them to talk about their feelings. Dancing with the Stars Watch: Double Trouble 2012-05-09T12:25:35Z

It’s almost Montessori-ish in its sensitivity and support—all of the contestants are referred to by their first names, and their quirks and interests are celebrated rather than ridiculed. Watching the Scripps National Spelling Bee 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z

“I don’t know whether the cameras are able to get both of us at the same time,” Mr. Fox, who was rather tall, says as a 4-foot-8 contestant comes to his side. Buzzr Presents the Evolution of Game Shows and Ourselves 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z

Each year, roughly 180 million people around the world tune in to the contest, which features contestants from around 40 countries, mostly in Europe. Ukraine Bars Russia’s Eurovision Entrant 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z

On the show the contestants aren’t simply standing still and performing material they already know. Summoning Harmony on the Fly 2010-12-03T15:27:00Z

The show looks into both contestants' and leads' dating histories and their range of experiences being or dating fboys, respectively, creator Elan Gale had told Salon. The tired "Bachelor" franchise needs to step up or step aside for the likes of "FBoy Island" 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z

However, we've learned that in France, contestants get a minimum of an hour and a half to cook, and they always cook in-studio, so it's very different from cooking on location. As "Top Chef" goes global, Tom Colicchio reflects on the competition's recipe for success 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z

In the next round of play on the bridge made of glass panels, the majority of the remaining 16 contestants fall to their deaths. “Squid Game” missed an opportunity to show capitalism & patriarchy are one 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z

The Jimmys tap directly into that, while also giving its contestants a glimpse of the harsh realities of life as an actor. Heard of the Jimmys? It’s the Tonys, for Teenagers 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z

"I don't know that I've ever seen malt extract before," commented contestant Freya. Malt loaf is the must-try recipe from "The Great British Bake Off" 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z

It continued: "And what kind of message does this send to the LGBTQ+ and autistic contestants and viewers of Jeopardy!?" Backlash to Dr. Oz hosting "Jeopardy!" grows: Past contestants protest, angry fans call for boycott 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z

Judge Randy Jackson slams contestants on "The Voice" as "second-chance people" and vows that his show would never stoop so low as to steal "Star Trek's" swiveling chairs. 'American Idol' returns, with 'Voice' breathing down its neck 2012-01-17T17:34:04Z

"Our entire drive is to try and make you laugh," he said, describing "The Marriage Ref" as a combination of reality show, game panel and comedy with no big prizes for its feuding contestant couples. 2010-01-11T02:59:00Z

Michaels asked herself that question many times before she found herself at her happiest — scowling in spandex while contestants winced and America watched. Jillian Michaels: Will yell at you for food 2013-03-20T23:32:45Z

In the end, the five contestants who were eliminated were the right choices, but it was all pretty hard to watch. ArtsBeat Blog: 'X Factor' Watch: Squabbling and Dancing (and Some Singing), All of It Live 2011-10-26T05:30:17Z

Monkey's not spreading malicious rumours here – it's a fact, as evidenced in the paper's diary story today about Strictly Come Dancing contestant Pamela Stephenson Connolly and her husband Billy's legendary drinking habits. Daily Mail gives Pamela Stephenson Connolly two stars 2010-10-07T12:09:00Z

His unruly behaviour has often unsettled other contestants. Gary Busey: “I passed away after brain surgery. Then I came back” 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z

“That was like giving birth,” Mr. Blue remarked after one contestant managed to wrestle “epicede” to the ground. Pete’s Candy Store Hosts a Spelling Bee for Adults 2013-08-01T20:06:51Z

"X Factor" judges run gossipy boot camps for the singers and scheme to promote the ones they are mentoring against other contestants. 'X Factor' TV show rivets Britain, heads to USA 2010-12-13T17:25:00Z

Some rival game shows reward their contestants for esoteric knowledge, others physicality. Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

The former contestant, who starred in series five of the beloved baking show in 2014, passed away from esophageal cancer, his agent, Anne Kibel, tweeted Tuesday. 'Great British Bake Off' finalist Luis Troyano dies at 48 after battle with cancer 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z

Through this process, each of the judges will accrue a team of contestants they’ll then shepherd through to the next stage of the competition. What’s on TV Monday: ‘The Voice’ and an S&M Rom-Com 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z

For the contestants, just as in Bake Off, the programme-makers have gone out of their way to show that sewing isn't just practised by little old ladies with glasses hanging round their necks. The Great British Sewing Bee; Crossing England in a Punt: River of Dreams – TV review 2013-04-03T06:00:07Z

The contestants’ identities are only revealed after they are voted off the show. What’s on TV Sunday: ‘The Masked Singer’ and the Super Bowl 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z

All told, $150,000 in scholarships were distributed to the various contestants. Russian Guitarist Wins Herbie Hancock Jazz Competition 2019-12-04T05:00:00Z

Girls don't like girls: It's a long-standing trend on "Idol", whose audience is overwhelmingly female -- girls don't vote for the female contestants. "American Idol": 5 theories on Pia Toscano's shock ouster 2011-04-08T17:16:41Z

Ms. Mallis added that many of the challenges tested the contestants’ artistic abilities but not their understanding of the moneymaking side of fashion. ‘Project Runway’ Is Back on Bravo. Here’s What to Expect. 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z

Even if he doesn’t have a sweet tooth, Hovey has had his favourite contestants over the years. Great British Bake Off illustrator Tom Hovey's guilty secret: 'I don't eat cakes!' 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z

The winner is not the only contestant who earns after the show. ?Idol? Winners: Not Just Fame but Big Bucks 2010-02-23T23:15:00Z

For our contestants on the bake-off, yogurt was the most popular cultured dairy product to bake with. Bring “dairy week” from “The Great British Baking Show" to life in the comfort of your own kitchen 2019-10-13T04:00:00Z

The syndicated game show announced Thursday that it will enlist 15 prominent contestants for "Power Players Week." 'Jeopardy!' headed to Washington for week of shows 2012-02-23T22:56:12Z

Lala, now 29 and entering medical school, said that National Spelling Bee contestants should just enjoy the experience of being there. How do you spell 'winner' at the National Spelling Bee? 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z

Turned Off: On the first episode of the first TV cooking competition show I ever watched, the very first contestant was eliminated on the spot for using the same spoon to taste different dishes. Perspective | Ask Amy: Husband’s daily pot use makes wife smolder 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z

I could see how someone watching “Drag Race,” which is broadcast in 25 countries, could learn a lot, but I couldn’t imagine why any of the contestants would care a hoot about Myrna Loy. Main Course: Still Strutting, on Stage and Off 2011-08-05T20:32:31Z

Abros will hit the road when the "Idol" contestants launch a tour this summer. Arbos says stutter didn't get him votes on 'Idol' 2013-04-16T22:31:04Z

Each week buyers from Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and H&M bid — or don’t — on contestants’ outfits for the right to carry that designer’s creations exclusively. The Week Ahead 2012-03-09T19:52:13Z

The judges gushed over her, and Jimmy Iovine, the record label executive who coaches the contestants, called it the best performance in the 10-year history of the franchise. ArtsBeat: On 'Idol,' a Standout Performance from Whitney Houston's Songbook 2012-03-09T04:36:11Z

This year, more than five dozen contestants are coming from 20 states and nine countries as far away as Japan and Australia. Whistlers pucker up and blow into Carolina town 2012-04-19T06:53:09Z

Instead, the quiz master, usually a well-known broadcast journalist, gently interrogates each contestant. Think presidential debates are dull? Thank 1950s TV game shows 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z

In the press kit that accompanied the images of the new contestants, Phil is asked about his happiest Bake Off experiences. Meet the Bake Off 2019 contestants – from the teacher to the Terminator 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z

In any case, with the various concerns raised lately about reality shows that may not be what they claim to be, here’s hoping that the producers of “King of the Nerds” properly vetted these contestants. Television Review: ‘King of the Nerds,’ TV Contest Series on TBS 2013-01-16T23:02:45Z

I'm sure the truth lies somewhere between the experiences of the contestants but I find it hard to believe a show like "Love Is Blind" doesn't have mental health professionals nearby, working on its set. That "Love Is Blind" twist gives us a glimpse at the meddling behind reality TV drama 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z

As with most long-running reality shows, there’s still a sense of familiarity despite some changes; this year’s series features its youngest ever set of contestants. The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z

Do these contestants get no help at all? "American Idol" recap: Sexual frustration edition 2010-03-10T16:01:00Z

By the time all of the top 13 contestants ran onstage, all dressed in white to congratulate them, everyone else also started crying. The X Factor USA winner is announced 2013-12-20T11:44:46Z

Two contestants are dropped in a leafy English county, and must locate keys to unlock the potential fortune strapped to their backs before meeting up to unlock said booty. TV from the outer limits of the EPG 2013-02-23T06:00:00Z

Police in Louisiana say "Survivor" contestant Russell Hantz is charged with simple battery after being accused of shoving a woman to the ground. 'Survivor' contestant accused of shoving woman 2010-04-23T22:22:00Z

He was friendly to all — somewhat surprising given that on “Legendary,” he seems to amp up his imperiousness, searing contestants who work his nerves and fail to bring it to the floor. Law Roach, a Stylist Whose Best Creation Is Himself 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z

The Nashville industry features big hitters like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood, a former American Idol contestant whose fourth album Blown Away gave her a third chart-topping country album. Tim Jonze On Shuffle … modern country music 2012-08-10T23:05:00Z

Why these contestants don't just follow their gut instincts is beyond me. "American Idol" recap: Crystal Bowersox saves 2010-04-21T13:22:00Z

And then Ryan Seacrest invited former contestants Diana Degarmo, who was 16 when she was the runner-up in Season 3, and the long-haired Ace Young, a contestant in Season 5, up onstage. Ernest Hemingway made silly 2012-05-25T18:20:00Z

The four then vie with each other to persuade talented contestants to adopt one of them as a coach for later rounds. Cee Lo Green chooses "Voice" over "X Factor" 2011-04-15T21:46:19Z

Then the remaining contestants will advance to a round of live stage shows, which will be voted on by the television audience, but with final decisions still made by the judges. Enumclaw's Justin Grennan is on NBC's "The Voice" 2011-05-06T16:43:06Z

The event features contestants improvising lyrics based on a phrase or character from “Don Quixote” and other works by the writer. Rapping for Cervantes, for the Glory of It 2016-07-27T04:00:00Z

But none of them, and none of the other contestants, were rocking in the purist’s sense. ArtsBeat Blog: 'X Factor' Watch: Not Quite Rocking Out 2011-11-17T06:00:56Z

Two years ago, one “Jeopardy!” contestant, James Holzhauer, captured the imaginations of game show fans who watched nightly to see his lightning-fast buzzer reflexes and risky bets. Matt Amodio beats James Holzhauer’s streak on ‘Jeopardy!’ 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z

Potential contestants are briefly interviewed at the Los Angeles studio, with producers looking for personal stories, along with enthusiasm. Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

The contestants are tempted by their favorite food; the winners of a calorie-counting challenge receive letters from home; Jillian Michaels puts Bob Harper through an intense yoga session. Tuesday TV picks: Seattle native appears on Bravo's 'The Fashion Show' 2011-01-25T00:21:26Z

The first three contestants shown made it through to Hollywood. 'American Idol' returns, with J.Lo but not Cowell 2011-01-20T02:37:07Z

The couple met when Jones was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and the singer made a guest appearance on the show. Singer Jenkins to wed TV presenter Jones 2011-02-07T07:59:24Z

And that’s where she heard about auditions in Dallas for a new music contestant television show, “American Idol.” Kelly Clarkson, the Role Model Next Door 2011-10-29T13:24:15Z

None of the contestants in the episode that aired Wednesday answered the question about Hochul, even Amy Schneider, the “Jeopardy!” juggernaut who had won 22 consecutive games as of Thursday’s broadcast. Governor gives ‘Jeopardy’ contestant a 2nd chance at clue 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z

Put the "real" in reality as much as you can, so we can see these contestants as flesh and blood people, not muscled machines. How "Physical: 100" should level up in light of its anticlimactic finale 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z

She made the ground rules clear as she prepped the contestants: no “voluminous” shapes, no “loud patterns or colors,” no pleats.  On the Runway Blog: On 'Project Runway,' Judges Steal the Show 2011-08-24T01:13:09Z

The show, which follows  contestants in a remote location, received a rating of 1.9 among the key demo, making it the eighth most watched program of the night and second most watched among non-football broadcasts. TV ratings: Football dominates Sunday; Fox's 'Utopia' opens soft 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z

At one point I auditioned for Paid Off, a gameshow that pays contestants’ student debt if they answer quiz questions correctly. How I learned to love my $95,000 student debt 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z

“The Kill One Race,” conceived by the choreographer Raja Feather Kelly and his company Feath3r Theory, brings us to a dystopia where 24-year-olds become contestants in a reality competition full of social experiments. Theater, Reality TV and What Is Stranger Than Fiction 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z

Of course, on almost any night of the TV week you can hear cooking competition judges — chefs especially — tsk-tsk about the crisp or crunchy element missing in a contestant’s creation. The one food texture that makes me happiest 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z

But another season of the show, with a different set of contestants, was shown, at first in late-night. Reality TV?s Jenny Jones Moment 2011-08-26T22:50:27Z

Seventeen contestants, all alumni from those shows, are sent to a remote tropical island to try to survive for a chance to win $250,000 in this quasi social experiment. What’s on TV This Week: ‘Outlander’ and ‘Hard Knocks’ 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z

They are almost certainly the first Eurovision contestants to perform part of their song in the obscure Udmurt language, which is distantly related to Finnish. This is pop? A look at wacky Eurovision contenders 2012-05-25T12:31:04Z

Michaels is a contestant on Donald Trump's competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice." Bret Michaels remains in intensive care 2010-04-26T12:08:00Z

The term “loser edit” refers to the ability of reality-television producers to selectively portray the contestants who they know ahead of time are going to lose. 'The Good Wife' Recap: It's Gross, You're Gross 2015-04-05T04:00:00Z

He drones on like a beauty pageant contestant about faith and family, until Wendy — the spicy one — makes him take his shirt off and do push ups. The Bachelorette Watch: Sixteen Bachelors, Three Departures, One Trip to Dollywood 2012-05-29T12:00:44Z

The premise of the “battle” is loosely defined, and neither of these contestants is known for a barbed tongue. 7 Things to Do This Weekend 2020-06-18T04:00:00Z

The problem is that the game is overseen by an evil mastermind who directs the eight captive contestants in horrific fights to the death. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z

Good Morning America "Dancing With the Stars" celebrity contestants announced. Thursday's TV Highlights: 'I Am Divine' on Showtime 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z

That MC has to represent the viewers at home, rather like a TV reality show presenter, mediating between the contestants and the superstar judges. Neil Patrick Harris: an Oscars host not a million miles from Seth MacFarlane 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z

A good celebrity spin-off will allow viewers a glimpse inside the contestants. Tipping Point: Lucky Stars – nobody deserves TV like this 2013-06-14T14:44:41Z

Former Dancing with the Stars contestant Leah Remini is also on hand, standing in as host for Erin Andrews, who is busy hosting another sporting important called the World Series. 'Dancing with the Stars' Watch 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z

Tonight's participants are former Miss USA and Miss Universe contestants. TV Picks: 'The Simpsons Movie,' 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' are Monday picks 2010-08-20T20:07:00Z

But for all that, Idol still does a better job of introducing its contestants as characters, people whose names and tics you remember. The Morning After: American Idol Vs. The Voice 2012-05-03T13:25:17Z

The winning contestant, Jason Mann, displayed an unusually effective sense of raw entitlement. HBO’s ‘The Leisure Class’: As expected, Jason Mann’s precious movie stinks 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z

Maskless contestants soar jubilantly down its aisles, and the show’s ringmaster, Leslie Jones, turns in a virtuoso performance as the rare American thrilled to be working inside a grocery store. The Grocery Store of the Mind 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z

Those who know the president well, or even studied him from afar, say it’s unlikely for the president to just give away an endorsement rather than make Republican contestants audition for it, “The Apprentice”-style. So, while we’re waiting . . . will Mike Pence ever be president? 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z

Yes, a number of the contestants wear glasses. Television Review: ‘King of the Nerds,’ TV Contest Series on TBS 2013-01-16T23:02:45Z

“You’ve got to get out of downtown,” said the chef Kevin Gillespie, a former Top Chef contestant who has three restaurants here. A Game Plan for Eating Well in Atlanta 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z

Whenever a female contestant came up in the competition, this man would cover his face with his jacket, close his eyes and plug his ears. A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z

Feb. 24, 2010 | "American Idol" went live and got down to business, and so did the top 12 girls, the better half of the 24 contestants. "American Idol" recap: Simon saves the day 2010-02-24T13:25:00Z

I even got to tease Alex about his habit of saying "Good for you!" to wrap up a contestant interview, something I vowed I would bring up if given the chance. I won big on "Jeopardy!" So why does it still haunt me? 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z

He is the second former contestant on a Ramsay television show to commit suicide. NJ chef featured on TV cooking show kills himself 2010-09-28T16:19:00Z

As of the filing of the lawsuit in April, neither show had featured a person of color in the leading role and the vast majority of contestants had been white. Lawsuit accusing ABC of racial bias in 'The Bachelor' dismissed 2012-10-17T00:50:03Z

When it was clear that the winning contestant, Raychel, was going to correctly solve the final bonus puzzle for a major prize, White said, “I think I’m going to cry.” Vanna White Takes a Spin as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host After 37 Years 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z

Lythgoe said that contestants would no longer be made to sing different genres each week, like country, disco or rock, but would be encouraged to perfect their own original style. Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez join revamped "American Idol" 2010-09-23T01:11:00Z

The contestants were judged on first impressions, unusual attributes, personality and audience reaction. Ruff justice: Neapolitan mastiff crowned World's Ugliest Dog 2017 2017-06-24T04:00:00Z

Sure, the contestants' first make, a trusty A-line skirt, isn't exactly the height of fashion, but as the fate of Sky Living's Styled to Rock shows, being so-on-trend-it-hurts isn't always a good thing. The Great British Sewing Bee is a crafty move 2013-04-02T14:40:43Z

All we need is a means of appreciating the artistic process and contestant originality. "The Big Flower Fight" is Netflix's unnecessary reality floral arrangement 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z

She has a horse, with which she completely freaked out all the other contestants and won the valued First Impression rose. The Bachelor: Meet Ben and His 25 Sorta Crazy Girlfriends 2012-01-03T14:40:43Z

The “X-Factor,” “Person of Interest,” “New Girl,” “Prime Suspect” and “2 Broke Girls” had the fewest number of contestants betting on their cancellation. ArtsBeat Blog: Nothing Divides Us Quite Like TV 2011-11-16T22:00:49Z

A contestant acts with common sense and good judgement. The Apprentice 2013 episode eight: live blog 2013-06-19T19:09:46Z

Dancers at risk for elimination perform; two contestants are eliminated. TV Picks: 'Adam Richman's Best Sandwich in America' on Travel 2012-07-17T20:08:18Z

But I recognize that in spite of all it has going for it, namely the interesting contestants and legitimately competent singing, Sunday Best isn't likely to extend its reach. Why You Aren't Watching BET's 'Sunday Best' 2010-05-14T00:09:00Z

The other nine contestants, and their collaborators, walk away empty-handed. Dance Review: When Crowd Has Power of the Purse 2010-11-21T23:04:00Z

Nowadays some shows are almost entirely about stunt casting, like “The Apprentice” and “Dancing With the Stars,” which this year includes among its contestants. The TV Watch: Guests Overstaying Their Welcome 2010-09-24T22:51:00Z

Ambitious domino builders square off in this new competition show, in which contestants vie to create the most impressive toppling-domino arrangements, Rube Goldberg style. What’s on TV This Week: ‘The Thing About Pam’ and the Critics Choice Awards 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z

“Looking for Miss America” is at its best when Mifflin pauses this sweeping summary to tell the stories of individual contestants. ‘Looking for Miss America’ Tells the History of the Legendary Pageant 2020-08-04T04:00:00Z

The show began with 12 contestants who all professed a fondness for fantasy role-playing of one sort or another. ‘The Quest,’ a Hybrid Show, Mixes Reality and Role-Play 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z

In the Pink: Ms. Ladha isn’t the first “Shark Tank” contestant to face backlash for something other than her product. She Sells Cookie Dough That’s Better for You 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z

And Channel 4 has also recently The Singer Takes It All, an Alan Carr vehicle in which contestants can instantly win sums of money through live viewers voting "hit" on a mobile phone app. Ten years of The X Factor, the show-off show with a talent for survival 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z

She is frustrated that soul food isn’t afforded the same respect as other cuisines and that her contributions — like Hall, she is a French-trained chef and former “Top Chef” contestant — have gone relatively unacknowledged. Carla Hall is ‘the most visible black person in food.’ Now she wants to take soul food mainstream. 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z

The contestants will be singing "Inspirational Songs" with mentor and Grammy winner . 'American Idol' news roundup for Tuesday, April 20 2010-04-20T18:12:00Z

Poor performance in these challenges results in banishment, one contestant being jettisoned each week. ‘The Quest,’ a Hybrid Show, Mixes Reality and Role-Play 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z

In the first round, the hosts lob a supposedly entertaining question to each contestant. Pete’s Candy Store Hosts a Spelling Bee for Adults 2013-08-01T20:06:51Z

Forty-six contestants left, but sadly and inhumanely, their moment of victory would be short-lived. 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z

One stumped contestant is asked if she wants some celebrity help, and from a car parked nearby, Joan Rivers popped out. Fuse launching street-based game show in NYC 2011-12-20T20:00:09Z

But by far the weirdest date went down last night, when the contestants traveled to Dublin to participate in a faux “Irish Wake” for Kaitlyn. Last night’s “Bachelorette” featured the most bizarre date in the show’s history 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z

Here was a fellow traveler, a contestant who had also walked the path of game-show regret. I won big on "Jeopardy!" So why does it still haunt me? 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z

But even though players only got to speak to him during the quick “contestant chat” segment and as the credits rolled, Trebek was a towering presence from the start. An oral history of how Alex Trebek became America’s most beloved game-show host 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z

The top 10 contestants from that competition are still touring in the annual "American Idols Live" show, which rolled into Seattle's KeyArena on Friday night and visits Portland tonight. Review: 'American Idols Live' rolls into town; amiable twanger Aaron Kelly a standout 2010-08-21T19:03:00Z

Follow contestants as they prepare for forthcoming competitions; film them as they compete. Review: In ‘Hot to Trot,’ a Look at Same-Sex Ballroom Dancing 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z

As a result of their decision, two contestants will be booted off the show next week. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' Judges Save Jessica Sanchez From Elimination 2012-04-13T04:23:36Z

The idea that The X Factor manipulates contestants is hardly front-page news. The X Factor isn't 100% authentic? Hold the front page! 2010-08-23T15:27:00Z

More than 2 million audience members have attended a taping over those years and 68,000 of them have become contestants. Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

When it's happening to another contestant, I try not to watch. 'Idol' judges drama upstaging competition 2013-05-12T14:27:11Z

It is among the “out of competition” entries which are not contestants for the Golden Lion. Pacino, Dafoe set for Venice Film Festival 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

By 2010, the models of “Price” were wearing microphones on set — with Carey, they became more like a sitcom ensemble, bantering with the host and the contestants. ‘Deal or No Deal’ Gets a Revival, but Should Its Bevy of 26 Models? 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z

That’s a question some viewers were asking — not necessarily happily — after extravagantly costumed contestants from this weird competition show popped up again and again during the Emmy Awards on Sunday night. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Stumptown’ and ‘Abstract’ 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z

Sunny Leonne was a contestant in the Indian version of Celebrity Big Brother and today has a Bollywood film to her credit. Bollywood gets real 2012-09-13T15:12:26Z

In a bizarre moment, Ace Young, a singer and actor who was a finalist in 2006, proposed marriage to his girlfriend, another former Idol contestant, the actress Diana DeGarmo, in front of the television audience. ArtsBeat: Phillip Phillips Wins 'American Idol,' Beating Out Jessica Sanchez 2012-05-24T03:19:45Z

And while the Apollo is known for its "Sandman" character who boots weak contestants during its famous amateur show, "Enter Sandman" is one of Metallica's famous songs. Metallica to headline at the Apollo 2013-08-22T13:26:25Z

And, when Christ appears in a vision to one of the struggling contestants and declares "this isn't the kind of thing I care about", he speaks for a good many of us. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - review 2011-02-22T02:09:02Z

All three contestants played impressive games, in fact. How Emma Boettcher Beat James Holzhauer on ‘Jeopardy!’ 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z

One contestant, a college student who had just turned 21, parlayed her newfound love of drinking into making a lime and mint-topped "mojito pie." When does pizza stop being pizza? 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z

On another occasion, an oleaginous announcer outlined a contestant's attributes. Rewind TV: Homeland; Wonderland: I Was Once a Beauty Queen – review 2012-10-13T23:06:22Z

Part of the issue with shifting focus from the contestants to the producers has been that, in watching younger producers come into their own, the job has been made to seem somewhat easy. How “UnReal” really went wrong: The reality-TV satire lost its moral high ground 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

“Today’s contestant, Attorney General and last surviving little rascal Jeff Sessions.” Here’s how late-night TV reacted to Jeff Sessions’ testimony 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z

The winner is the first to force “the other contestant to touch the ground with any part of his body at knee level or higher,” reads the officially agreed description. North, South Korea join hands to get wrestling on U.N. culture list 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z

For the women contestants on that show, in particular, there are often additional layers of motivation for becoming a good cook steeped in long-standing societal views on domesticity and motherhood. From the ambitious to the everyday, cookbooks are a magical portal to our culinary futures 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z

Strictly, meanwhile, takes a three-week break as the contestants start their training. X Factor tops first Strictly show 2012-09-16T14:46:19Z

One challenge of the remote training program was helping the contestants overcome stage fright, Capella said. Pageant powerhouse Venezuela to hold virtual beauty contest 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z

However, Keys' gentle and compassionate guidance wasn't miraculous enough for most of the contestants, and. quite frankly, Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze would have done as well without her feedback. "American Idol" recap: Crystal Bowersox saves 2010-04-21T13:22:00Z

In the musical, the Wait character’s name is Paul Hubbard, and he is a contestant in the “Millberry Cake Off.” They cooked up a play about the only man to win the Pillsbury Bake-Off. But they didn’t tell him. 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z

"We've now reached a point where established West End actors are put on hold for lead roles, only to get bumped for a Z-list reality-show contestant at the last minute," says another actor. The ex factor: West End pros feel the Heat of celebrity casting 2010-12-08T13:26:00Z

NBC relies on the show's producers, FremantleMedia North America and Syco Television, to conduct background checks on contestants when the field is narrowed, the person said, which is typical among TV reality series. Source: No background check on TV contestant 2012-06-07T02:48:08Z

Wednesday night, one contestant will be voted out and two will go to the finale at the Nokia Theater next Tuesday to compete for the title of "American Idol." "American Idol" recap: Take a hike, Casey 2010-05-19T13:01:00Z

One contestant was eliminated each week until only three were left. Vancouver's Seth Aaron Henderson wins top prize on 'Project Runway' 2010-04-23T17:12:00Z

Chris Harrison will not host the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” following controversy over racially insensitive comments, and will instead be replaced with two former contestants, ABC Entertainment and Warner Horizon said in a statement. New hosts for ‘The Bachelorette’ after racial controversy 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z

At lunch, the contestants group together and eat their lasagne without much sign of despondency. Behind the scenes at The Great British Bake Off 2013-07-20T18:00:00Z

She told the New Yorker last year that her job was to get the contestants to “open up, and to give them terrible advice, and to deprive them of sleep”. Behind the scenes of reality TV: 'You're a little bit daft to apply' 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z

"Just like the other contestants, Watson has been studying up," said Gondek last month. Meet Watson, the computer set to beat Jeopardy's champions 2011-02-06T00:05:33Z

Before there was the Bincident, there was Custardgate – the shocking moment when another contestant accidentally used Howard’s custard in a trifle. Every Great British Bake Off contestant ranked in order of greatness 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z

I would make up the categories and answers and pretend to be Clark, moving the game along, telling the “contestants” what they should have said after the fact. How I Won Big on $100,000 Pyramid 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z

Former producer Katherine Walker said Trump frequently talked about women's bodies during the five seasons she worked with him and said he speculated about which female contestant would be "a tiger in bed." AP: How Trump's 'Apprentice' moved from capitalism to sexism 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z

Shepherd also appeared as a contestant on the 14th season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" and a costumed star on the second season of "The Masked Singer." Sherri Shepherd replaces Wendy Williams as a permanent guest host for the year 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z

As Byrne says, "I remember some of the Big Brother contestants were giving Rich Hall daggers when they came out for having the temerity to say rude things about the show." The appeal of the celebrity roast 2013-11-22T17:28:59Z

It powerfully symbolizes the hopes of the contestants, who test the limits of their physical and mental endurance to win it. Theater Review: ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ at La Jolla Playhouse 2012-06-05T22:12:18Z

Key moments: "Nasty" Nick Bateman created headlines in both broadsheets and tabloids by writing notes with a smuggled-in pencil which he showed to contestants to influence their voting. The end is nigh 2009-08-26T10:59:00Z

The following round features contestants in one-on-one battles within the coaches' teams, and finally artists perform live on stage in pursuit of the title. Universal to partner new TV singing show The Voice 2011-01-19T11:10:02Z

Mr. Trebek was equally admired by an older generation of contestants and game show lovers. ‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Can’t Imagine the Show Without Alex Trebek 2020-11-08T05:00:00Z

I fantasised about leaping into the screen and attacking a Big Brother contestant with a hammer; then, without a hint of irony, announced that Nicky Campbell exuded the menace of a serial killer. Charlie Brooker: Why I'm calling time on Screen Burn 2010-10-15T13:54:00Z

The three remaining contestants in this holiday-themed competition series put their design and building skills to the test in this grand finale. What’s on TV Saturday: ‘The Kill Team’ and ‘The Santa Clause’ 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z

Does it matter what the contestants’ day jobs are? Hail the Amateur, Loved by the Crowd 2011-06-10T14:21:36Z

The veteran "Survivor" bad boys will join 16 new contestants for the 22nd edition of the CBS reality TV competition, the network announced Thursday. 'Boston' Rob and Russell returning to 'Survivor' 2011-01-13T14:26:15Z

DeWyze said that by the time contestants reach the final weeks of "Idol" they are exhausted from the mental stress of the show, but "not in a bad way." Life after "American Idol" opens up for Lee and Crystal 2010-05-28T23:34:00Z

Although his designs include vivid video projections, they’re shown on a screen that parts for the dinosaurs to enter, as if they were ungainly beauty contestants. Spare Times for Children for July 25-31 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z

Like other beauty pageants, contestants for "Miss International Queen" paraded in their national costumes, evening gowns and swimsuits. Venezuelan crowned transgender beauty queen in Thai contest 2014-11-08T05:00:00Z

The trio were often criticized last year for being too soft on contestants, in contrast to the barbed comments from former "Idol" judge Simon Cowell. "Idol" judges toughen up, Jackson nixes "in it to win it" 2012-02-02T22:12:31Z

What Vasco was offering was a simple hack that would make you a more winning contestant. 'It was quasi-religious': the great self-esteem con 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z

The eighth-grader emerged from a field of 54 contestants to win the two-day bee at the National Geographic Society, moderated by television journalist Soledad O'Brien. Virginia middle-schooler wins National Geographic Bee 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z

Do you have any suggested song choices for your favorite contestants? 'American Idol' random news roundup for Thursday, April 15 2010-04-15T21:35:00Z

LaNease Adams became the first contestant to share a kiss with the Bachelor: “It was a really good kiss,” she told The Washington Post in an interview last year. Perspective | The 20 defining moments of 20 years of ‘The Bachelor’ 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z

Others claimed the Northern Irish construction engineer had been the victim of sabotage after fellow contestant Diana Beard had apparently removed his pudding from the freezer and left it to defrost. Great British Bake Off presenters fend off sabotage claims 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z

Sloth told Arthur he was the first X Factor contestant he's ever liked. Christmas No 1: James Arthur has killed off the usual good v evil battle 2012-12-18T20:00:02Z

American Idol One contestant will be eliminated, leaving three to appear in next week's finale. Wednesday's TV Highlights: 'Blackish' on ABC 2015-05-05T04:00:00Z

But this is not a scripted series with characters or a reality show with contestants. TikTok, #BamaRush and the irresistible allure of mocking Southern accents 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z

If you don’t have a dog or if you aren’t feeling competitive, no need to worry: After the judging, all the contestants will strut their stuff in a parade. Around Town for Oct. 21-27 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z

Slater, 27, then kissed and embraced her beau as fellow pro dancers — including Derek Hough, who couldn’t stop jumping in excitement — and the season 23 contestants joined them on the dance floor to celebrate. Emma Slater and Sasha Farber Got Engaged on 'DWTS' 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z

Next week's "American Idol" will be mentored by Shania Twain with the remaining contestants performing her music. Tim Urban out as "Idol" raises millions for charity 2010-04-22T03:35:00Z

He’s also a former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant; I’ll give you a moment to cue up Sir Elton’s rendition of “Circle of Life.” American spirit, as seen on TV via "The Masked Singer" and "The Titan Games" 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z

The appealingly sweet contestant wound up winning the season as much for her pop-cultural literacy as for the clever high gloss she brought to her costume concepts and presentations. | Jinkx Monsoon’s Joyfully Cracked Ode to Vaudeville 2013-07-17T22:20:27Z

He can also be brutal: earlier this season, he said one contestant’s rice pudding was “inedibly disgusting.” Meet MasterChef's Joe Bastianich: The Simon Cowell of the Food World 2012-08-28T12:00:37Z

Mr. James had come from Minneapolis, the only contestant in the competition who hadn’t gone to music school. Pop: José James’s ‘No Beginning No End’ 2013-01-18T23:37:45Z

Those contestants were hyperventilating and brown bags were needed in large supply. 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z

The people who pass the auditions are then "coached" by the pop stars who may even perform with them as the contestants move through the weekly rounds of elimination. Corrected: "The Voice" TV coaches aim to boost singers' talent 2011-03-16T01:41:14Z

But without the contestants and the tears and Mel'n'Sue doing silly gags, these Bake Off Masterclasses are as dry as old raisins. TV review: The Great British Bake Off Christmas Masterclass 2012-12-18T22:10:02Z

A contestant’s suicide last season was the show’s creative low point, and abruptly wrenched an otherwise winning streak of episodes from their dark realism. “Money. D*ck. Power.”: “Unreal” deconstructs fantasies — and asks what TV looks like with women in charge 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z

Mental health charities are calling for and Simon Cowell to re-examine urgently how they select contestants for their talent shows, warning that a tragedy is "inevitable". Britain's Got Talent faces suicide warning over humiliation of performers 2010-05-29T23:06:00Z

Take note future contestants: She was smart enough not to have handed all her pain away to God before having a fantastic moment on the Idol stage. "American Idol" recap: The next Loretta Lynn? 2010-03-04T15:05:00Z

The clip was not from a scripted drama but “Celebrity Apprentice,” and the contestant was NeNe Leakes, best known from Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Breakout Actors of the New Television Season 2012-09-09T04:09:03Z

The first night, we see Donald Trump only as shot from behind, a leering hulk parting the curtain at a Miss Universe pageant and pawing at a contestant’s bikini strap. Review: ‘The Comey Rule’ and What a Fool Believes 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z

Admittedly, extra sagging skin formerly stretched around chunky necks and stomachs does not flatter anyone's appearance, but certain contestants have returned to the finale looking a bit, well, anorexic. Why "The Biggest Loser" is the most American show 2010-05-25T19:01:00Z

Fans gather dressed up as their favorite contestants from the reality TV show and laugh and make jokes, as they wait for the latest episode to air. The end of UnREAL: why it's time to say goodbye to TV's darkest comedy 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z

Seventy-one contestants were going to be reduced to 46 who in turn would be reduced to 24: Twelve men and 12 women. 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z

Nicholas Parsons will remain as host, asking contestants to speak on a single topic without "repetition, hesitation or deviation" for 60 seconds. Just A Minute gets junior edition 2013-07-22T10:04:43Z

The show — whose set looks something like a gigantic roulette wheel — pairs contestants with celebrity guests who are sometimes experts on the trivia subjects, and sometimes very much not. What’s on TV This Week: ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and Mariah Carey 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z

With Lynche rescued from elimination last week, that means two contestants will be sent packing Wednesday. Michael Lynche stays in 'Idol' judges good graces 2010-04-14T02:00:00Z

More often, contestant seem to know their purpose is to vie for the lead in this production of Bad Decision Theater. Why is the third season of "Love Is Blind" so disappointing? Because we seen its type before 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z

The Miss America competition accepts contestants between the ages of 17 and 24. Miss America understand hardships women face 2013-01-14T14:41:10Z

The contestants get in touch with their bodies and quiet down. ?Dancing With the Stars? Keeps Rising in Popularity 2010-04-19T22:23:00Z

The successful Guinness contestant must describe online in 200 characters or fewer — or 300 characters in Chinese or Korean — why they’re the world’s biggest fan of the beer. Begorrah! Guinness, Airbnb offer sleepover in Dublin brewery bar 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z

Last week, host "Stone Cold" Steve Austin put the 14 contestants through their paces by having them clean up backstage. Monday TV Picks: The new 'WWE Tough Enough' wrestling reality series on USA 2011-04-08T22:50:11Z

After parents of other contestants complained and pushed for an audit, Miss America pageant officials determined that there were “scoring irregularities.” 2 Miss Nevadas may appear in national teen pageant 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z

Having just wrapped up his second stint as a contestant on “Top Chef,” he planned to accomplish two long-held goals: completing his first cookbook, “Everyone’s Table,” and opening his first restaurant, Kann. Under Fire, a Portland Chef Tries to Build a Fairer Workplace 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z

Remaining contestants will be judged in swimsuit, evening gown and interview competitions. 51 beauty queens vie for Miss USA crown 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z

While inexperience was an obstacle for many of the contestants, the playing was often fresh. Hail the Amateur, Loved by the Crowd 2011-06-10T14:21:36Z

But sudden celebrity did not work out for all the contestants. 'I forgot who I was': how Big Brother changed my life 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z

Weekly episodes center on live performances by the contestants, but also feature footage from rehearsals, familiarizing mainstream audiences with the demanding, often-invisible work of being a dancer. What It Means to Become ‘America’s Favorite Dancers’ 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z

Here’s an idea: Stop making contestants sing songs they would never sing once they win and become stars. ArtsBeat Blog: 'X Factor' Watch: Knockout Performances With Little Fluff 2011-12-15T06:00:35Z

In the film, contestants in the pageant are a range of sizes and — unlike in traditional pageants — many compete with their natural, unstraightened hair. What Does It Mean to Be Crowned ‘Miss Juneteenth’? 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z

She frequently invites former contestants to teach workshops there. But Is It Good for Dance? ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ at 15 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z

It also gave production an opportunity to change things up a bit, staggering the contestants' prep and finish times to place a different type of mouth-watering pressure on the contestants. Bake fails: Is this the worst season of "The Great British Baking Show"? 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z

He also dismissed Machado, evincing an unshakable faith in the idea that this woman—A beauty contestant! Hillary Clinton’s Miss Universe Moment 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z

He compared his writing win to increasing his threat level on the competition show “Survivor,” on which he was once a contestant. ‘The White Lotus’ cleans up in the limited and anthology series category. 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z

Reality show contestants are whole people who, no matter who they are, don't deserve to be followed around by whatever failure got them voted off of a TV show. What we can learn from "Drag Race All Stars 7" and the magic of anxiety-free reality competition 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z

In the late 1930s, 40s and 50s, minority women were excluded by “rule number seven,” which stated contestants had to be “of good health and of the white race.” Miss America turns 100. Will she last another 100 years? 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z

On The Voice, the contestants could be juggling for all I care. American Idol: a final farewell to the 'Death Star' of reality TV 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z

Both contestants correctly identified three out of four of the Miliband sayings, and it was a doddle, really. Radio review: the Jeremy Vine show 2010-09-02T06:59:00Z

In an early episode, each contestant had to make a cake bust of their hero for the showstopper. Great British Bake Off illustrator Tom Hovey's guilty secret: 'I don't eat cakes!' 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z

In the most recent episode of "FBoy Island," the three female leads are allowed to scroll through each of the remaining contestants' social media feeds. The tired "Bachelor" franchise needs to step up or step aside for the likes of "FBoy Island" 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z

Seacrest asked the contestants how they would feel about being able to go to their hometowns with "American Idol" camera crews in tow. "American Idol" recap: So long, Big Mike! 2010-05-13T13:13:00Z

The 13-show series is described in a statement as "a smart, play-along quiz where the answer to every question is literally staring contestants in the face". BBC unveils 'assault course' gameshow 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z

Bell is an unusual contestant — not just because of his age but because he's already touched stardom. Former postman makes special delivery on 'X-Factor' 2011-10-06T20:33:23Z

The contestants are just supporting actors in their drama. ‘The Fashion Fund’ and ‘House of DVF’ Reveal Fashion Truths 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z

Sobbing nose-dripping contestants were clutching one another as if they were on a sinking ship.Did they not notice Andrew Garcia? 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z

There are swimsuits and sparkly evening gowns; contestants are thin, young and gorgeous; any camp seems unintentional. The Ultimate Guide to This Fabulous Summer 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z

As he’s always advised his contestants to do, he’s already looking ahead to the next question. In Alex Trebek’s Reluctant, Moving Memoir, Life Is All About the Next Question 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z

McCreery's "Idol" win followed a judge's revamp and efforts to attract younger contestants that helped the May final on Fox television see a 21 percent increase in viewers. Scotty McCreery in best "Idol" album debut in 8 years 2011-10-12T22:17:56Z

As we get to the end of Season 4 of this unique reality show, the final three contestants compete in their final challenge for a chance to star in a music video for RuPaul's "Glamazon." Monday TV Picks: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' on Logo 2012-04-20T20:49:10Z

What results is that while the contestants are sussing each other out, the viewers have the added benefit of seeing what goes into each message transmitted. From "Love Is Blind" to "The Circle," the new breed of reality TV reformulates how we connect 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z

As dance music played, the contestant used her body as a paintbrush to fill in the outline. Topless Thai painter on talent show stirs debate 2012-06-18T11:33:14Z

Vince finds himself the reluctant 13th contestant in a group of numbered players who stand in a circle, each holding a gun to the back of the next man’s head. | '13': ?13,? With Sam Riley and Jason Statham - Review 2011-10-27T21:38:36Z

And as Dorfman’s books show, even after the cameras stop rolling, fans can still delight in contestants who bear their souls. Post-‘Bachelorette,’ Andi Dorfman finds happiness in a ‘Single State of Mind’ 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z

"Race" simply wears its production values on its sleeve: exotic locations, complicated logistics and cameras capturing contestants as they run, bike and tuk-tuk through far-flung villages. Why the Emmys continue to ignore "Idol" 2010-05-27T01:03:00Z

Almost every news organization on Monday found time for the Miss USA pageant contestant from Utah who stumbled over a question about women’s wages. The TV Watch: ‘New Day,’ a Revamped Morning Show, Makes Its Debut 2013-06-17T22:08:43Z

Sadly, these employees who wear dark, fencing-style masks live a bleak existence and are presumably as exploited and option-less as the contestants they govern. Netflix execs and "Squid Game" VIPs are playing from the same out-of-touch handbook 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z

Billy Gilman returned to the spotlight in 2016 when he became a contestant, and eventually the season runner-up, on the “The Voice.” Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" star power and country's queer visibility 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z

The film is really a Best Impostor contest, but it’s impossible to treat the contestants in the same way. Game, set and spats… a grand slam of tennis movies 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z

The film then flashes back, and follows four contestants as they prepare for the contest. “Man Made,” a Film About Transgender Bodybuilders, Upends the Traditional Documentary Gaze 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z

It’s time for the ten remaining contestants to move into this week’s signature challenge. Prue, proofs and #PizzaGate: Bread week comes to "Bake Off" 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z

Rachel is something of a reality dating savant — she has a special gift for wrangling and manipulating the contestants into the overblown histrionics required for good television. “UnREAL” nails reality TV: 5 reasons why this behind-the-scenes drama is a “Bachelor” hate-watcher’s dream 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z

When they attended the 2012 competition, they “felt really palpably” that the contestants “were really longing for their lives to completely change,” Wilner said. They cooked up a play about the only man to win the Pillsbury Bake-Off. But they didn’t tell him. 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z

The contestants sit in their secret hotel rooms dreaming of money, fireworks and flashbulbs. The Beauty of Maps 2010-06-09T07:00:00Z

To a contestant whose last name was Muck, “You know what rhymes with Muck, don’t you?” Arts & Leisure Preview: Steven Tyler Escapes From Idolatry 2011-02-09T16:50:05Z

But the contestants sit in the audience and listen to eight panelists — all of them men — discuss prison reform, community policing and inequities in the criminal justice system. ‘You can be unapologetically black’: How Miss Black America has endured 50 years 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z

Returns Thursday, with a murder among the contestants in a “Top Chef”-style cooking competition. Television: As They Were Saying ... (Network Dramas Return) 2010-03-01T06:21:00Z

Q. How did the Miss USA contestants guard against unwanted advances? Style Invitational: Poems of the year(s)—‘time-travel’ with Merriam-Webster 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z

To do that, Mr. Iovine intends to bring in producers like Timbaland to coach the contestants two or three days a week. Smug?s Out, Talent?s in at ?Idol? 2011-01-19T00:13:12Z

But she was also achieved that by being only contestant who qualified for the Final Jeopardy round. A final "Jeopardy!" rarity that pays off in a "crazy season of streaks" 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z

The portion of the pageant when contestants wear evening gowns isn’t called “the evening gown competition” here. ‘You can be unapologetically black’: How Miss Black America has endured 50 years 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z

He spoke with Salon about developing a rubric for judging contestants, the challenge outcome that made him cry, and how his own business is faring during the pandemic. Pulling back the foliage of "Big Flower Fight," from the eye-popping designs to the fairy tale final 2020-05-24T04:00:00Z

For a contestant to fix her appearance felt like hypocrisy, these critics seemed to think. The competition for Miss America 1984 was business as usual — until everyone got a look at Vanessa Williams 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z

The contestants on “You Deserve It” on ABC play not for themselves but for someone else in need. Cultural Studies: On TV, Nice Guys Finish First - Cultural Studies 2011-12-09T19:24:48Z

Here, the competition is not to be the fastest but to contribute the most support, and young contestants are urged to ask family members and friends to sponsor them by pledging. 7 Things to Do With Your Kids in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z

Show-and-tell sites like LookBook and I Like My Style allow users to post new looks, as well as critique other postings, much like contestants on “Project Runway.” Fashion Sites Offer Public Feedback on Your Clothes 2010-07-07T21:35:00Z

Begun in 2008, the film captured Ms. Rivers in a dry spell, when she was on tenterhooks waiting to see if she would be picked as a contestant on “Celebrity Apprentice.” Joan Rivers Could Never Stop Working 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z

“You need all the pistons working simultaneously,” says former contestant Daniel Vosovic about the fashion business. ‘Project Runway’ hasn’t launched a real star, but it is a lesson in fashion today

Supposedly, Urban reviews all of the contracts, as well as those of former contestants, the band, and newly reinstated judge Paula Abdul. 'American Idol' random news roundup for Thursday, April 1 2010-04-01T20:59:00Z

Here are the contestants Sugar moots junior Apprentice show 18 Mar 2008 The BBC is in discussions with Sir Alan Sugar about creating a teen version of hit business reality show The Apprentice. Lord Sugar targets Evans and Morgan in latest Twitter spat 2010-12-09T11:04:00Z

The remaining contestants must cross a rope suspended 100 feet over a gorge; the teams are tested mentally and physically. Monday TV Picks: ‘Return of Jaws’ on Discovery 2013-08-02T19:16:04Z

Before the ceremony began, the disguised contestants for the upcoming second season were trotted out on the purple carpet. The Best and Worst Moments of the 2019 Emmys 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z

The contestants are too pliable, the manipulations crass and easy. How “UnReal” really went wrong: The reality-TV satire lost its moral high ground 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z

No fails or amateurs are included in its contestant ranks — even the youngest acts are already superior talents. Bring the joy: Watch "The World's Best" and "Busy Tonight" for a shot of comfort 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z

Idol, once TV’s defining hit, is now cancelled, replaced by The Voice, with its focus not on contestants rather than the ongoing rivalry between its pop-star judges. Where Donald Trump Learned to Captivate Audiences 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z

The contestants applauded and shrieked like initiates in a revival tent. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

But it’s impossible to complain that the contestants’ efforts at cuteness are generally clumsy and that their witticisms are wan because hey, they’re nerds; says so right in the title. Television Review: ‘King of the Nerds,’ TV Contest Series on TBS 2013-01-16T23:02:45Z

If an fboy contestant is chosen, however, they hold all the power. "FBoy Island" creator on that finale twist and ideas for the show's future 2021-08-13T04:00:00Z

A Bachelor First: One of the women is on the show because her mother’s dying wish was that she be a contestant on The Bachelor. The Bachelor Watch: Juan Pablo, National Role Model 2014-01-21T15:39:45Z

It was not immediately clear when the singer and "Celebrity Apprentice" TV contestant fell ill. Bret Michaels has mini-stroke, doctors find hole in heart 2010-05-20T23:01:00Z

On "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star," 10 contestants will compete to win a hosting job on an OWN show of his or her own creation. Oprah launches cable network amid much hype 2011-01-02T00:16:00Z

Gray, a 24-year-old Filipino-Australian model, won the title in the Thai capital Bangkok where the pageant included for the first time a transgender contestant. Philippines wins fourth Miss Universe crown 2018-12-17T05:00:00Z

On the British show, contestants “started talking about people as if they had actually died,” Cotton said. ‘The Traitors’ Was a Sensation in Britain. Can It Conquer the U.S.? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z

Nevertheless, exposure on the show, still among TV’s top 20, does help contestants get bookings, especially in stage musicals. How many ‘Idol’ finalists have made it to Broadway? 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z

She said she tried to approach her backstage, but the Colombian contestant was crying and surrounded by a crowd of women. Miss Universe Pageant and Steve Harvey Apologize for Crowning Mistake 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z

"Dancing" pits celebrity contestants and professional partners against each other weekly in ballroom dances. "Dancing With the Stars" readies for finale 2010-11-21T22:53:00Z

Mid-pause, the contestants usually cried, which seemed to be the point. "American Idol" recap: 24 contestants remain, including Kent's Stefano Langone 2011-02-25T19:00:40Z

The results are in and one contestant is going bye bye bye Welcome to Dancing with the Stars: All Stars Edition: Judgement Night, Part Two with a Vengeance: Special Victims Unit. Dancing with the Stars Watch: Who Went Home? 2012-10-03T12:00:34Z

In both cases, the series offer the accessibility necessary for the contestants to compete without any fanfare, thus allowing the contestants' personalities and skills to shine, rather than making their disability their only characteristic. What that "Sex Education" disability story could learn from reality TV 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z

To do that, she posted a casting call for local actors to play the central figures in the case, including the tiny beauty pageant contestant herself, her parents, her brother and the police chief. Another JonBenét Ramsey movie? Yes, but this one is different. 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z

Many of its contestants opened boutiques or started their own lines, but none reached the mainstream recognition of Mr. Siriano. ‘Project Runway’ Is Back on Bravo. Here’s What to Expect. 2019-03-09T05:00:00Z

On Saturday, a previously rejected wildcard contestant will also be allowed to join in. The X Factor finalists: who are you rooting for? 2012-10-01T11:40:11Z

“This show is about ratings,” she noted, and she was pitted against the other female contestants because it was “dramatic.” ‘Dumbest story ever’: How Omarosa’s reality-star exit from the White House hijacked the news. 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z

“They wanted to raise a future ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant instead of a future ‘Jeopardy!’ clue,” he writes. Books of The Times: Questlove Publishes His Memoir, ‘Mo’ Meta Blues’ 2013-06-25T22:04:39Z

"We're seeing more and more transgendered women wanting to be beauty contestants," she said. Sex change bars Canadian wannabe beauty queen 2012-03-30T08:46:06Z

The final three contestants in "American Idol" -- Crystal Bowersox, Casey James and -- sing two songs each tonight as they fight for a spot in next week's finale. Spoiler alert! We're live-blogging tonight's 'American Idol' Top 3 performances 2010-05-19T00:32:00Z

There was one night, sleeping out in the Namibian desert with a contestant for a Swiss TV show, when she woke with a shock. Megan Hine: the woman who keeps Bear Grylls alive 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z

When NBC’s The Voice premiered, it was billed as being more forgiving to true talents because the judges couldn’t see if the contestants were ugly or not. American Idol: a final farewell to the 'Death Star' of reality TV 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z

Along with getting great contestants and great talent, they really got to get the judge situation under control. Amid falling ratings, 'American Idols' still singing for Seattle 2010-08-19T21:05:00Z

For all the controversy earlier this season about audience bias toward male contestants, the final three is now made up of two women and a sole man. Tearful rocker James Durbin exits "American Idol" 2011-05-13T01:39:22Z

Some 60 contestants are still in with a chance of making it to the top 12. Feel-good "Idol" right for the times, producer says 2011-02-17T21:59:23Z

One major Michaels-induced meltdown is required for every contestant on the show. Why "The Biggest Loser" is the most American show 2010-05-25T19:01:00Z

Every year, the show’s format slightly changes – whether that’s number of contestants, elimination rounds or guest judges – and for this season eight new contestants will face off against eight returning from previous seasons. In praise of … Top Chef, the Michelin-starred reality TV show 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z

"Baggage," debuting next month on the Game Show Network, gives three contestants the chance to win the eye of a prospective date. Jerry Springer hosts new GSN dating game show 2010-03-23T12:35:00Z

It's somehow fitting that Hasselbeck got her first taste of television fame as a contestant on "Survivor." Will "GMA" destroy Elisabeth Hasselbeck's appeal? 2010-10-11T20:50:00Z

In a twist on the genre, the mentors get to "save" contestants from elimination. A glance at NBC's 'Fashion Star' 2012-03-12T17:46:04Z

“If you’re really successful, you’ll all live just like this,” Trump told contestants from a season of “The Apprentice” standing in his living room. Inside the fabulous world of Donald Trump, where money is no problem 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z

Not to mention enough baubles, bangles and beading to keep a whole season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestants in runway attire. Theater Review: ‘Aladdin’ Tweaks the Disney Formula With Breezy Insouciance 2014-03-21T02:00:01Z

All will reconvene at noon, and the contestant with the most correct answers will win a $50 gift certificate to any business on the avenue. Spare Times for Children for Nov. 28-Dec. 4 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z

That means 30 minutes more drama each week, which this season is set to include ample tears and ambulance visits for three contestants who collapsed on the set. 90-minute `Project Runway' premieres July 29 2010-06-29T16:06:00Z

Unlike "Idol," "X Factor" allows groups, a wider age range of singers and will assign judges to mentor contestants. 'X Factor' goes X-rated as singer's pants drop 2011-09-15T18:26:28Z

But the show’s first transgender contestant also left the show in good spirits, despite some behind-the-scenes footage that revealed the star was less than thrilled with some of the comments he received from the judges. Dancing with the Stars Results: Saying Bye-Bye to Chaz Bono 2011-10-26T13:00:39Z

If the two movies had to compete in a beauty pageant, of course the judges would favor the contestant that was softer, nicer, more empathetic, less calculating, and radiant like the sun. “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” Which Is Finally Streaming, Is Possibly My Favorite Movie of All Time 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z

Usher is tonight's mentor, and the contestants will be singing R&B songs. Spoiler alert! Live-blogging tonight's Top 10 performances on 'American Idol' 2010-03-31T00:56:00Z

Perhaps the best-known American Idol contestant is still its first winner, Kelly Clarkson. Competitive singing shows are coming back but it's time to face the music 2017-08-17T04:00:00Z

For now, though, he is staying with the other contestants in a mansion Langone said is "like something in the movies." Stefano Langone sends a shout-out to 'the 425, the 206, the 253' back home 2011-03-11T23:30:04Z

The spinoff’s contestants will perform separately and together as they try to develop ongoing relationships. What’s on TV Monday: 'Listen to Your Heart’ and ‘The Baker and the Beauty’ 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z

Easily the most transparently desperate contestant in the show's history, which is saying something. The X Factor finalists: who are you rooting for? 2012-10-01T11:40:11Z

Like American idol contestants investing an awful ballad with emotion, Claire Danes and Damian Lewis managed to find the heart in the most jury-rigged scenarios. Homeland Watch: Casualty of War 2013-12-16T14:06:19Z

I’ve always started picking favorites early on, but it seemed like the producers were purposely keeping their distance from most of the contestants in these early days to prevent any unnecessary emotional investment. "So You Think You Can Dance" recap: Audition overdrive 2010-06-04T09:22:00Z

Fox also announced that original judge Randy Jackson, who exited along with Carey and Minaj at the end of last season, will be back in a new role as in-house mentor to the contestants. 'American Idol' taps Lopez, Connick as judges 2013-09-04T23:04:14Z

In fact, if you were a contestant on The Price Is Right, which rewards the closest bid without going over the actual retail value, you would have won by betting $1. The Hobbit: Just a Middling Weekend for Middle Earth Prequel 2012-12-16T20:56:53Z

The pageant from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall included contestants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This Year's Miss America Is ... Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z

The title is no exaggeration – many of the contestants in the Little Miss Glitz/Glamour/Gaggingly Vomitous parades are indeed toddlers. Toddlers and Tiaras 2010-05-18T05:45:00Z

As you may have noticed, the re-election of our Commander-in-Chief preempted last week’s results show—meaning that instead of having six contestants competing tonight, we still have seven performances to sit through. Dancing with the Stars Watch: Threesomes and Technical Difficulties 2012-11-13T13:30:41Z

When one contestant prays before firing up her oven, I rolled my eyes and thought “Ugh, how American!” The Great Holiday Baking Show: US tries and fails to copy UK super smash 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

A Miss Korea contestant in the 1980s underwent breast augmentation in 2008 in the hope that it would boost her chances of finding a husband. Trouble brewing in South Korea's plastic surgery paradise 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z

The contestants share obvious ability — along with gender. ‘Jeopardy!’ titans compete for $1 million, ‘Greatest’ title 2020-01-03T05:00:00Z

This seemed to send most of the contestants, even the female ones, into a bit of a tizzy. On the Runway Blog: On Project Runway, a Dose of Reality 2011-09-16T19:17:35Z

These are the last three contestants of the season for this reality competition series. Monday TV Picks: 'Dancing with the Stars' 2011-11-18T23:27:04Z

However, this special-effects make-up series, now in its sixth season, is airing a new episode in which the remaining 13 contestants must create original dragon makeup. Jan. 28 TV Picks: ‘Face Off’ on Syfy 2014-01-27T22:15:52Z

“Squid Game” tracks contestants as they take part in a tournament of childhood games played to the death. ‘Squid Game’ and Lee Jung-jae make Emmys history. 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z

Yes, he endured a few minor stumbles, including a misstated disqualification that led to points being restored to one contestant. LeVar Burton has a shaky "Jeopardy!" debut, but he's still very much in this game 2021-07-27T04:00:00Z

Win or lose this year, Alaska reckons post-lockdown all the contestants could have successful careers ahead of them. 'Free drinks, drugs, boys': what happens next for RuPaul's Drag Race winners 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z

And then there was Joshua Christensen, who had actually been voted off earlier in the season, but then brought back when another contestant unexpectedly dropped out. On the Runway Blog: Project Runway Season 9: Avant-Garde or Hot Mess? 2011-09-02T16:54:54Z

Today, as usual, Mary and Paul did their "royal tour", what the crew call that first shot of them meeting the contestants. Behind the scenes at The Great British Bake Off 2013-07-20T18:00:00Z

I’m going to pick somebody, and he’s going to be hideous, and that’s going to be the whole point,’” said the contestant. What Is It About Dating Shows Where Contestants Can’t See Each Other? 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z

Comedian Nikki Glaser, revealed as one of the contestants on the upcoming cycle of “Dancing with the Stars,” does not. Norm Macdonald has a show. But when hasn’t he? That’s the problem 2018-09-12T04:00:00Z

Read all of MTV's recommendations for the contestants here. • The news that's suspiciously missing online today is: "Who will be the mentor tonight?" "American Idol" news and links for Tuesday, April 6 2010-04-06T19:58:00Z

In "Squid Game," it's the impoverished contestants risking their lives who wear the green tracksuits. Netflix execs and "Squid Game" VIPs are playing from the same out-of-touch handbook 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z

To enter Miss Muslimah USA, contestants must be practicing Muslims aged 17 to 30, a range established after the first pageant, which accepted contestants up to 40 years of age. ‘I Am Here to Prove You Wrong’ 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z

At the risk of sounding like a beauty-pageant contestant, I care about justice. What women want: a vivid portrait of female lives around the world 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z

As "Lego Masters" returns, the remaining contestants are going to be challenged in new and exciting ways. 'Lego Master' artist explains his job creating building challenges for contestants 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z

Kelly Clarkson, Jewel and Baby Face were among last season's advisers, guiding contestants in their choice of songs. Michael Buble joins Blake Shelton's 'Voice' team 2012-07-10T01:38:08Z

When a bipolar contestant killed herself on the show during the previous season, it delivered record numbers. “The Bachelor” still so white: “UnReal” and “Finding Prince Charming” break new ground — why is the premiere dating show stuck in the past? 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z

She’s hired back because Rachel, who has a history of manic episodes and was raised by a psychologist mother, is the only person who can get into the contestants’ heads and deliver great television. How to catch up with … UnREAL 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z

She asked him about contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who was competing on the season starring Matt James, the first Black Bachelor, and had previously posted racially insensitive social media photos. Analysis | Secrets from the ‘Bachelor’ franchise are spilling out, and they could change the show’s future 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z

She and Dominic were tasked with depicting an abusive relationship, tough business for a such a sweet and perky girl and one of the most popular past contestants the show's ever had. An underwhelming night on "So You Think You Can Dance" 2010-06-24T12:01:00Z

In defending their programmes, TV producers claim their victims know what they're letting themselves in for, that contestants "know the score". How Castaway made my life hell 2010-08-11T19:00:00Z

Here’s what we do know: According to Fox, the 12 contestants, 11 of whom remain unidentified, boast a combined 65 Grammy Award nominations, 16 Emmy Award nominations and four Super Bowl titles. American spirit, as seen on TV via "The Masked Singer" and "The Titan Games" 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z

The Group Date: Unlike any other Bachelor contestant in history, Becca prefers one-on-one dates to group dates. Ben Kisses The Girls And Makes Them Cry on 'The Bachelor' 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z

Bookmaker Coral said on Sunday night Bailey had cost UK bookmakers more than £1m after being the "most backed contestant in the history of the show". Sam Bailey wins X Factor final 2013-12-16T11:33:59Z

Matt Lucas, more than Noel, threw off the balance and in some instances harshed the contestants' calm along with the audience. "Great British Baking Show" was a showstopper, redeemed this season by fantastic contestants 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z

Ryan Stock and AmberLynn Walker left the America’s Got Talent judges speechless on Tuesday night—but not in the way contestants usually aim for. America's Got Talent Duo Say They'll Try Failed Flaming Arrow Act Again 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z

The contestants turned in equally mediocre performances, going sharp, going flat and generally proving that they lack $5 million worth of polish. ArtsBeat Blog: 'X Factor' Watch: Payback for Simon Cowell 2011-12-02T13:50:29Z

His first scheduled guest on his radio show appeared as a contestant. Andy Cohen will host show on SiriusXM 2012-06-05T14:30:10Z

Give the show another watch — there are full seasons streaming now on Hulu — and listen to the contestant interviews with this context in mind. From the ambitious to the everyday, cookbooks are a magical portal to our culinary futures 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z

Ben, who already has a rose, cut in on the convo, ensuring him the hatred of all the other contestants. The Bachelorette Watch: Rap Game Fairy Princess 2013-06-04T14:53:14Z

Williams is the second contestant eliminated from the hit ABC show's 12th season. A second celebrity dismissed from `Dancing' 2011-04-06T02:14:12Z

Who among the seemingly endless parade of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother contestants would do the series justice? Back to Big Brother 2010-07-27T14:09:00Z

A contestant visits the homes of three potential romantic interests and judges them on their ability to cook and not be too distressingly weird over the course of a single evening. Is Dinner Date perfect teatime telly? 2011-07-21T12:06:31Z

The first song was chosen by the contestants, a song they had previously sung. "American Idol" recap: Final performances 2010-05-26T13:27:00Z

When arriving on Love Island, all contestants must surrender their phones. Look at me: why attention-seeking is the defining need of our times 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z

And besides, if half your panel doesn't even regularly watch Idol, then what are the chances they'd buy recorded by reality show contestants under the age of 29 anyways. The World?s Smartest ?American Idol? Fans: A Roundtable 2010-03-17T14:11:00Z

The dangers may be more psychological than physical; Mr. Rogan said there was just a “little bit” of purging and vomiting by contestants. ?Fear Factor? Returns to NBC on Monday Night 2011-12-11T22:40:52Z

In marked contrast, the Miss USA-Miss Universe franchise has refused all along to fret about whether its contestants could carry a tune or spell their names or build latrines in Burkina Faso. Miss Universe and the death of the beauty pageant 2010-08-24T13:23:00Z

In the opener, the contestants find out that they have one life-or-death challenge before they can officially be considered finalists. TV highlights: Flying prostheses on ‘Real Housewives of New York City’

A puzzling roadblock in Malawi delays a team; contestants consider sabotaging other racers. Sunday TV Picks: AMC's new 'Hell on Wheels' 2011-11-02T23:38:04Z

The Voice "The Voice" names winner in season finale The final four contestants were whittled down to one last night on NBC's "The Voice," the "American Idol" competitor that we liked from the very beginning. "The Voice" names winner in season finale 2011-06-30T12:31:00Z

After a contestant named Veronica answered a previous question correctly, she selected as her next category, "U.S. Representatives for $1200." Jeopardy! contestants fail to name Schiff 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z

The friendliness of the contestants has been the secret to the show's success this year, and it's been a genuine breath of fresh air. Is The Great British Menu the effing end of the rude television chef? 2012-06-08T14:13:30Z

Ball and his fellow contestants will hope to follow in the footsteps of McFly drummer Harry Judd, winner of last year's competition. Full Strictly line-up confirmed 2012-09-11T07:14:54Z

This year's MasterChef also seems to be more focused on improving the contestants, as opposed to just hurling them into a series of increasingly ridiculous challenges until they break. The right recipe 2010-04-06T11:44:00Z

The contestants could be frank and honest about the kind of bodily evaluation that goes into very-short-term dating, but instead still speak about “connections” and potential futures together. “Dating Naked”: Welcome to the nude reality-show boom 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z

But regardless of where a show falls on this television continuum, there are some predictable elements — celebrity judges, elimination rounds, and dramatic cutaways to depict the contestants’ backgrounds. Why you should catch up on Netflix's addictive "Rhythm + Flow" 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z

The other key difference is, rather than focus on booted contestants' often relatively generic self-reflections, the "Mansplain" is quite literally all about snitching. On “FBoy Island,” the feminist “Mansplain” puts an end to “bros before hoes” 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z

Former "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey says the show's producers told him he was the reason they looked for talent this year in Milwaukee. Gokey helped get 'Idol' to Milwaukee for auditions 2010-11-20T20:31:00Z

As the title suggests, contestants in the series are put through various challenges that revolve around not doing things. What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Pose’ and ‘Don’t’ 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z

Neither do you expect to read the headline, "First autistic Miss America contestant will perform standup comedy." UK comedy in crisis and Ant and Dec to go silent 2013-01-15T17:55:17Z

Though some “Dancing With Myself” contestants are gifted and highly trained dancers, the show makes a point of including charismatic competitors of all skill levels. Where TikTok-Like Dance Challenges Meet Network TV 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z

Jonathan Wright It's the penultimate episode, and the four remaining contestants need to pull out their finest techniques as they compete for a place in next week's final. TV highlights 16/04/2013 2013-04-16T06:01:35Z

It is a new variation of the "wall" challenge, in which a contestant is paired with an unseen stranger behind a partition who has identical appliances, utensils and ingredients. "Top Chef: World All Stars" elevates the humble mushroom for a top-tier penultimate challenge 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z

Instead, the contestants will focus on "cakes, biscuits, bread, patisserie, chocolate," plus Smith adds, "party cakes is a new theme." "The Great British Bake Off" doesn't want to learn from its mistakes 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z

Because of the save last week, two contestants will be sent home tonight. Spoiler alert! Live chat during 'American Idol' results show at 6 pm. 2010-04-14T23:17:00Z

Also, the French bulldog is far more attractive than half the contestants on the show. The Bachelor Watch: Sean Lowe Kissed The Girls — and Made Them Cry 2013-01-22T14:19:55Z

They are the first contestants to confirm they will be participating. Strictly tour line-up announced 2012-11-07T10:23:18Z

The unnecessary deployment of marzipan, and so on.Three different challenges allow us to meet the 12 contestants. TV OD with Peter Robinson 2012-08-10T23:05:10Z

And when the show's judges were given a chance to correct what they saw as voters' mistakes, Wilson was not one of the half-dozen contestants given a chance to sing one more time. Local woman in 'Idol' final 13 2011-03-04T13:11:00Z

Spain: Former UK X Factor contestant Ruth Lorenzo could do very well tonight with Dancing in the Rain - she doesn't even seem to mind that she forgot her umbrella. Eurovision 2014: Reporter's diary 2014-05-11T11:21:17Z

On Friday night, singer and The Voice contestant Christina Grimmie was shot and killed at an Orlando concert at the age of 22. Adam Levine Offers to Pay for Christina Grimmie's Funeral 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z

From there, the contestants must navigate a jungle and its gnarly vines and cliffs, while foraging for their own food and fighting off any unplanned obstacles Mother Nature throws their way. What’s on TV Wednesday 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z

Like the most successful contestants on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Christmas Queens 3,” the third holiday album from the TV show’s cavalcade of drag queens, is a blend of charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. Holiday Hits, Christmas Comebacks and Some Jingle Bell Schlock 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z

Before “Idol,” she said, “ I was probably more like a contestant than a judge.” | Kara DioGuardi: Kara DioGuardi of ?American Idol? in Atlantic City Show 2010-04-11T22:08:00Z

The singer, songwriter and “American Idol” contestant will perform at Chop Suey on Oct. Haley Reinhart, 27, wants to party (and sing) like it’s 1969 2017-10-25T04:00:00Z

The second season, debuting Wednesday, will bring a new set of contestants. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Stumptown’ and ‘Abstract’ 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z

Trump quickly became known for his role as the ringleader of chaos, staying calm and rational while the contestants striving to be hired sputtered around him. How 'The Apprentice' Shaped Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z

Any reality show contestant could have told them that. Becoming the National Thanksgiving Turkey, a slightly cheesy story

All six contestants who stood on the stage had some connection to rice farming, having grown up in Crowley or around it. The Agriculture Queens of Louisiana 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z

An investigation by the Gambling Commission found that three Virgin Media employees accessed company data on the number of telephone votes being registered by customers for each contestant on the show. Virgin Media staff caught in The X Factor betting scam 2011-04-07T15:15:13Z

The final rose goes to Nick, meaning that Marcus is no longer in the running to be America’s Next Top Dancing With the Stars contestant. RECAP: The Bachelorette Watch: Hometown Dating 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z

This is why we call our contestants Losers. Style Invitational Week 1100: Pun & ink — tell us a mini-story that ends in a groaner

He's suing the seven female contestants for misappropriating trade secrets, and their law firm for tortiously interfering with the contract. Reality TV contestants sued for revealing outcome 2011-04-14T20:24:18Z

It’s like Simon Cowell turned into a contestant on Hollywood Squares overnight. Simon Cowell without the insults: what's the point? 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z

Mr. Mushtaq, who competed as Mr. Long Beach Leather, was not the first Muslim contestant to compete at I.M.L., as the event is commonly known. Pakistani-American From California Blazes a Gay Leather and Fetish Trail 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z

The Drama: Turns out that one of the contestants already knew Nick, biblically speaking. Nick Viall Is Back On The New Season of 'The Bachelor' 2017-01-02T05:00:00Z

A couple from New Zealand on the X-Factor who completely crushed a contestant and became the super villains of the world. The year in viral videos: John Oliver, Larry David, mac-and-cheese douche and the very best the Internet had to offer 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z

The suit says the processes in which story lines are created and challenges are handled involving the filming of contestants around-the-clock are protected by the non-disclosure agreements. CBS sues ABC over so-called 'Big Brother' copycat 2012-05-10T22:49:16Z

She views a well-prepared contestant as someone who has long been an intellectually curious person — not someone who crams before the test. ‘Jeopardy!’ Keeps Seeing Winning Streaks. Champions Ponder Why. 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z

This week, each contestant performed two numbers: one a repeat of a routine that earlier in the season was disastrous and a second freestyle dance. Bristol Palin comes up last, again, on "Dancing" 2010-11-23T03:25:00Z

The star is usually announced during the After the Final Rose show, but last night, host Chris Harrison pat popular Bachelorette contestant Farmer Chris on the shoulder and said the decision would be made later. The Bachelor: Who Will Be the Next Star? Nick V., Farmer Chris or Grumpy Cat? 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z

He’s right at home on a show that welcomes many impressively bearded contestants, as well as its share of hipsters. Summer TV: It's even hotter inside these reality shows, where contestants play with fire 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z

“That, to me, is just so gross. What is the difference, then, between us and a Love Island contestant?” Derry Girl Saoirse-Monica Jackson: ‘Yes, we have a harsh sense of humour’ 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z

The organisers responded to my email inquiries about their failure to help the Syrian contestants by insisting that “no further comments will be made” but the proof is in the picture. Mr Gay Syria: ‘A beauty contest in this crisis? It’s a way of surviving’ 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z

Sarah Palin and a former contestant on "Dancing With the Stars." Bristol Palin to star in reality series on Bio 2011-05-09T18:08:09Z

Scan the room where contestants gather at the competition's start, and you may postulate that the correct response rests in hulking muscles, low body fat and protein shake consumption. The strength of "Physical: 100" is in what is has to say about our view of the perfect physique 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z

Last summer, the CBS reality series “Big Brother” got more attention than it’d had in years for an unfortunate reason — its contestants’ bigotry. “Big Brother” is back — and so is its vile bigotry 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z

By the 1960s, Miss America had dropped its rule stipulating that contestants must be white, but no black women had yet competed. ‘You can be unapologetically black’: How Miss Black America has endured 50 years 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z

Last year, with Hannah Brown’s season of “The Bachelorette,” the show began releasing the list of contestants in advance of the premiere, in what seemed to be an attempt to crowdsource contestant background checks. Cosmopolitan Changes Course on ‘Bachelor’ Contestant Cover 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z

"Family Matters" actor Jaleel White, singer Gladys Knight and National Football League player Donald Driver will be among the 12 celebrity contestants on the next season of the ABC dancing competition. Gladys Knight, Gavin DeGraw among 'Dancing' cast 2012-02-28T15:47:11Z

Ledet, a 19-year-old student who grew up singing in his family's church, survived Thursday's elimination round and is one of eight remaining contestants in the singing competition. La. feeds homegrown 'American Idol' contestant 2012-04-02T17:27:08Z

For starters, the contestants don’t have to sew things and are instead assigned seamstresses to assemble garments. ‘Making the Cut’ Is New, but the Pattern Is Familiar 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z

That's true of "Top Chef's" challenge to its Season 12 contestants to gather their own cranberries from a bog and replicate the first Thanksgiving. Holiday TV programming is a feast for adventurous foodies 2014-11-27T05:00:00Z

One judge is assigned to each segment and mentors its contestants, helping with song selection and even wardrobe selection — creating competition among the judges. 'X Factor': High hopes, low info 2011-04-27T22:23:00Z

Other contestants included a retired gynaecologist and gas technician, both 81 years old, and two authors of Holocaust memoirs. Israel crowns 93-year-old as 'Miss Holocaust Survivor' 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z

Viewers can cast votes by SMS or phone, which count for 50 percent of the contestants' final score. First fans arrive for Eurovision final 2011-05-14T15:46:04Z

In one bit, a game-show contestant was to take shots at three hidden figures in hopes of killing either a stranger, a celebrity or his own wife. The Smothers Brothers and the Birth of TV Buzz 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z

Turner is the third contestant to be axed from the hit ABC show this season. Soap opera heartthrob leaves 'Dancing' ballroom 2010-04-14T01:58:00Z

The contestants shame one another and sometimes start fights. Lifetime’s ‘UnREAL’ Traces the Cracks in Reality TV’s Fourth Wall 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z

“The contestants on our shows come because they have a good time,” Mr. Barris replied. Chuck Barris, ‘Gong Show’ host, author of ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,’ dies at 87 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z

Steve-O’s enthusiasm for the pain he is about to inflict gives the proceedings extra zip, and the contestants’ agony and terror are undeniably real. Television Review: ‘Killer Karaoke’ and ‘Wives With Knives’ on Cable 2012-11-21T15:00:00Z

One contestant in the first episode – a giant, furry, one-eyed monster – made it very clear that he was a public hate figure who’d previously made some sort of horrible transgression in his personal life. The Masked Singer: the year's strangest TV show is already here 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z

But I will note that now, I am very pleased with our contestants going into the big finale. "Top Chef: World All Stars" elevates the humble mushroom for a top-tier penultimate challenge 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z

One contestant will be sent home, and those remaining will advance to the next week's challenge. Rihanna will executive produce `Styled to Rock' 2012-12-05T20:47:12Z

All their trademark ingredients are there: off-the-wall challenges, strange questions and contestants, such as Eddie Izzard, who aren't afraid of getting involved. TV highlights 23/08/2012 2012-08-22T19:00:01Z

Its debut in May riveted audiences who watched the contestants perform Islamic ablutions on two corpses left unclaimed for weeks in a morgue. Malaysia TV completes quest for Muslim role model 2010-08-01T02:06:00Z

A two-hour premiere will launch the 12th season of talent competition for acts and contestants of all kinds. Tuesday TV Picks: ‘America’s Got Talent’ returns 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z

It was a winning formula built from the quick wits of contestants — generally writers and comedians — and the warm, avuncular oversight of Parsons. Nicholas Parsons, host of BBC’s ‘Just a Minute.’ dies at 96 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z

The heat, stress and weight of the spacesuits seemed to weigh on the contestants even when they weren’t being taped. Hoping to Survive This Round. Literally. 2011-06-20T22:15:19Z

Q: How do you strike the right balance of offering feedback to contestants without crushing their dreams? A Minute With: Kara DioGuardi about her return to TV 2011-05-25T13:59:54Z

The most common replacement used among the contestants is ground almonds, but some people, like Rowan, are attempting something a little more ambitious. Following chocolate week, a "Bake Off" double-elimination looms 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z

Season two featured a plotline in which the white producers did their best to incite police brutality against a black contestant. The return of UnReal: can the new season restore the show to former glory? 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z

Two years ago, Miss Kansas Theresa Vail became the first tattooed contestant, but notably a patriotic, God-loving one — appearing in the swimsuit competition with an army insignia and serenity prayer emblazoned on her body. Miss America finally apologizes to Vanessa Williams — but has the pageant really become more supportive of its women? 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z

But Ward, who appeared in West End musical Rock of Ages, is back with a bullet on primetime – as a contestant on ITV's , reports the Sun. X Factor's Shayne Ward puts his career on Ice 2012-11-22T09:48:43Z

In later seasons of “Idol,” and subsequently on “The Voice,” these contestant arcs were replaced by judge dramatics. The New ‘American Idol’: Youth Gone Wild and an Understanding Dad 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z

It featured 12 full-figured contestants who competed to lose weight by hitting the dance floor. 2010-01-11T04:03:00Z

Can you name one contestant from the seven seasons of Britain’s “The X Factor”? 'X Factor': High hopes, low info 2011-04-27T22:23:00Z

This is during a challenge when all the other contestants are beavering away with papier-mache and lightbulbs and fingernails. Jonathan Bernstein's Aerial View of American TV 2010-08-20T23:09:00Z

She constantly pushes Rachel and the other producers to make great television by wreaking havoc with the contestants’ lives. How to catch up with … UnREAL 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z

Instead, there’s just an earnest passion for cooking, a deep camaraderie and a constant excitement and delight among the contestants. How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z

A fellow contestant, the tennis great Martina Navratilova, declared Mr Kilroy-Silk her "hero" after enduring a workout session in the company of rats, bugs and snakes to win extra food rations for the group. Politicians on reality TV 2012-11-06T16:30:05Z

On the second day of this year's competition, Scottish contestant Gavin Mutch was one of four to shear five sheep under six minutes, maintaining his number one seeding ahead of the second round on Friday. Sheep shearers race to be fastest at world championships 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z

"The Price is Right" host Drew Carey pumped his fist in the air after the contestants achieved the first three-way $1 tie in the show's history . 'Price is Right' contestants make history with three-way tie 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z

Sugar said he hoped the show would return for a 10th series but admitted it was difficult to refresh the challenges faced by contestants. The Apprentice 2013: latest recruits in Lord Sugar's firing line 2013-04-30T18:18:02Z

Organizers of the expo said fans will be able to interact with contestants, judges, hosts and other reality TV personalities. Reality TV convention planned for next year 2010-08-05T11:16:00Z

It turned out that Mr. Hanks’s character, wearing a red Make America Great Again hat and with a thick Southern drawl, had way more in common with his fellow African-American contestants than anyone expected. ‘Saturday Night Live’: The Most Memorable Moments This Season 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z

Wednesday night's final involved each of the two remaining contestants, who remained from an initial group of 16 people, devising a brand, a website and a launch event for their respective companies. Apprentice win delivers cash injection for Leah Totton 2013-07-18T07:00:05Z

As a contestant on the show’s sixth season, and later on the all-star season, she was acerbic and wild, and hubristic beyond measure, one of the great reality-TV tragic heroes of recent years. | 'Life After Top Chef': ‘Life After Top Chef,’ on Bravo 2012-10-02T22:21:59Z

Where Top Chef contestants hail from brand-name restaurants or brag about their apprenticeships with celebrity chefs, Chopped draws much more from caterers, food stylists and sous chefs in un-fabulous local restaurants. Top Chef Vs. Chopped: Who Rules the Food TV Kitchen? 2012-02-22T16:06:29Z

As the people who didn’t get an apron left each day, the remaining contestants’ relationships grew more intense. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

To counter perceptions of intellectual elitism, contestants are given tranquilizers before competing. Style Invitational Week 1462: Time for a new career? 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z

Just time for It's Your Round, a new late night Radio 4 quiz show where four contestants devise a round each. Rewind radio: The Archers; Victoria Derbyshire; Keys and Gray; It's Your Round ? review 2011-02-20T00:23:00Z

A contestant called George plays pantomime villain today. TV review: The X Factor; Epic Win 2011-08-21T20:29:01Z

But for this socially-distant era, the show’s engineers developed a new wrinkle: an enormous screen where contestants can see their parents, their friends, or their co-workers reacting to their shifting fortunes. TV Production Adapted to Weather the Pandemic. Now What? 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z

The final Jeopardy! question asked contestants to identify this fairly terrible Broadway musical: This champion gave the greatest “Final Jeopardy” answer ever 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z

Selected as one of the final contestants in the Trumpet Jackal segment, she hopes to sing well enough to keep the ghoulish “jackal” from blowing his horn, signaling her ejection. For more than 50 years, Univision’s ‘Sábado Gigante’ was truly a giant 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z

By participating, contestants allow the use of all photos and entries for republication in both print and digital formats. Making your Halloween costume? Enter our contest 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z

As contestants continue to battle to become Head of Household on CBS' "Big Brother," the show continues to top TV ratings. TV ratings: CBS' 'Big Brother' wins key demo, NBC wins night overall 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

Miss America contestants wave to the crowd during the opening of the second night of Miss America Pageant Preliminaries at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Atlantic City. 3rd night of Miss America preliminaries on tap for Thursday 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z

All the song arrangements were the creations of Mr. Connick who also played the piano for the contestants. "American Idol" recap: Casey James is no Sinatra 2010-05-05T12:06:00Z

A triangle is a step above, a guard who is allowed a firearm to intimidate and when needed, execute the contestants when they fail at a game. Netflix execs and "Squid Game" VIPs are playing from the same out-of-touch handbook 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z

Another talent show contestant shuttles between rehearsals and his dying mother’s bedside. | 'Talentime': Malaysian Talent Show Contestants With Problems 2010-05-04T23:39:00Z

Each judge has to pick four contestants to be on his or team. Nigella Lawson brings her signature style to saucy new food show The Taste 2013-01-23T15:18:00Z

In “Oh Sit!” pushing and running are more or less mandatory, as a group of grown-up contestants accumulates cash values while navigating a “Wipeout”-style obstacle course. Critic’s Notebook: ‘Oh Sit!’ on CW, and ‘Toy Hunter’ on Travel Channel 2012-08-14T21:42:20Z

The fashion guru was booted off "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, leaving seven other contestants. Fashion guru gets the boot on 'Dancing' 2011-10-19T02:37:10Z

Undeterred, we gathered around screens to get some relief by watching contestants attempt to survive prison-limbo in the ultraviolent “Squid Game.” The Year in Limbo 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z

A bunch of the kids, the contestants, they've been watching "Idol" forever and wanting to win this thing. Ousted "Idol" Paul McDonald opens up about the show 2011-04-15T22:23:32Z

This light thirst began to professionalize the challenge, recalling, in a way, the early energy and promise of “American Idol,” when contestants were urged to impose personality onto edgeless standards. How Big Can a TikTok Duet Get? 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z

For their fellow contestants, it was only a matter of time before the two realized it as well. Two Survivors Make It to the Merge 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z

All you had to see were the faces of the coaches to know that one contestant had maybe gone too far in her quest to be this season’s winner of “The Biggest Loser.” Who’s really losing on ‘The Biggest Loser’? 2014-02-19T22:08:55Z

On some episodes, the roles were reversed, with a male contestant interrogating three bachelorettes. Jim Lange, Genial Host of ‘Dating Game,’ Dies at 81 2014-02-28T04:17:53Z

But he admitted it was difficult to refresh the challenges faced by contestants, nine series in. The Apprentice's Lord Sugar refuses to discuss Stella English dismissal case 2013-04-30T12:04:54Z

The contestants let out a collective gasp and stared up at the cameras, their mouths gaping open at the news. The last six people to find out Trump won? The Big Brother contestants 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z

The Future: So which of the three winning contestants gets a primetime proposal, a Neil Lane diamond ring, an US Weekly cover, and an inevitable In Touch exposé? The Bachelor Watch: Sean Tells All 2013-02-20T15:37:01Z

“Thank you,” she finally says, before turning away gracefully and moving on to the next contestant. Padma Lakshmi Opens Up About Rushdie in Memoir 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z

The flood of spilled tea from contestants past is immediate and shocking. On “FBoy Island,” the feminist “Mansplain” puts an end to “bros before hoes” 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z

Fourteen artists will compete for a gallery show and a cash prize by creating paintings, photographs, sculptures and collages the way “Top Chef” contestants create pastas, salads, soups and desserts. The Week Ahead: June 6 ? 12 2010-06-03T21:26:00Z

The contest will also no longer judge women during the evening gown portion of the competition, instead encouraging contestants to use the event to express their personal style. Miss America to end its swimsuit segment during annual competition 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z

If a “Survivor” contestant had punched someone, does anyone think that the show wouldn’t boot them immediately? How ‘Survivor’ Failed Its #MeToo Test 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z

The former Miss Pennsylvania claims a fellow contestant told her she saw the list of finalists hours before the pageant. Ex-Miss Pennsylvania stands by rigging allegation 2012-06-08T12:33:13Z

As a contestant on “The Apprentice,” she learned that drama is what saves you from the editing room floor. On ‘Big Brother,’ America Gets the Reality-TV Politics It Deserves 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z

Kai Hibbard, a finalist on Season 3, was at her home in Alaska when another former contestant, whom she declined to name, sent her a message. Viewers of ‘The Biggest Loser’ Question a Startling Weight Loss 2014-02-07T23:20:18Z

MasterChef The contestants prepare a seafood menu for a beachfront wedding in this new episode. Monday's TV Highlights: 'Longmire' on A&E 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z

But ratings continued to slip, and Lythgoe has often criticized the series, saying the contestants and judges panel weren't very compelling. "Idol" faces big changes as former producer returns 2010-07-27T01:27:00Z

Crystal Bowersox: Crystal seemed to be a reluctant "American Idol" contestant. "American Idol" recap: Simon saves the day 2010-02-24T13:25:00Z

The network said Tuesday that it will air a summer competition series putting contestants through an arduous obstacle course, sort of a serious version of ABC's "Wipeout" series. NBC, G4 airing 'American Ninja Warrior' in summer 2012-01-24T16:12:07Z

Want to show support for Sean Bryan, a.k.a. the Papal Ninja, an American Ninja Warrior contestant and lay minister? The Dawn of Micromerch 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z

FRESNO, Calif. — Former "Bachelorette" contestant Kasey Kahl will avoid jail time after pleading no contest to battery stemming from a bar fight in California. 'Bachelorette' contestant sentenced for bar fight 2013-03-29T13:33:08Z

The 24-year-old from Las Vegas, Nevada, beat out 50 other contestants from all the states and the District of Columbia Sunday night for the title of 63rd Miss USA. Miss Nevada Nia Sanchez crowned as 63rd Miss USA 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

Each contestant will also have their own personal recording device. Russian reality TV show to 'allow' rape and murder in Siberian wilderness 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z

To motivate her team she often hurled insults, and verbally threatened contestants as they attempted to meet their weight loss targets. 'It's a miracle no one has died yet': The Biggest Loser returns, despite critics' warnings 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z

Then, beginning in 1947, when a woman from Memphis earned the top honor, the fortunes of Southern contestants rose precipitously. Op-Ed Contributor: Racial Politics and Miss America 2013-01-16T00:57:43Z

An older contestant, from a small town, with less than pop star looks. Susan Boyle: What happened to the dream? 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z

This week, the contestants divide up to present cost-effective away days for major clients, hellish events at the best of times. TV highlights 05/06/2013 2013-06-05T06:00:05Z

Known for giving the female contestants a kiss, he met his second wife Gretchen when she appeared on the programme with her family in 1981. TV star Richard Dawson dies at 79 2012-06-03T15:45:41Z

It was the season’s first team challenge, as the remaining 14 contestants were broken down into groups of two to create a runway look for models who would be walking on stilts. On the Runway Blog: Walking Tall on 'Project Runway' 2011-08-12T16:34:10Z

Once the viewer gets past the shouty-ness of the show – contestants dictate every message down to the punctuation and emojis – "The Circle" is simultaneously tedious and engrossing. From "Love Is Blind" to "The Circle," the new breed of reality TV reformulates how we connect 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z

In the updated “Deal or No Deal” they interact more with the contestants than in the previous version, and when they speak, their full names and Twitter handles appear onscreen. ‘Deal or No Deal’ Gets a Revival, but Should Its Bevy of 26 Models? 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z

Can The Bachelor be The Bachelor if none of the contestants are named Ashley? The Bachelor Watch: Hola, Juan Pablo 2014-01-07T14:30:08Z

This would be the Trump who is anti-abortion, calls women “fat pigs”, describes breastfeeding as “disgusting”, opposes marriage equality and once mocked a trans beauty contestant on TV. Hadley Freeman: the trouble with Caitlyn Jenner 2016-03-19T04:00:00Z

Carefully assorted contestants of colorfully divergent backgrounds cohabitate for several weeks and are encouraged to find a true love from among the other competitors through a series of absurd contests. Theater Review: ‘Nobody Loves You,’ TV Satire at Old Globe in San Diego 2012-06-08T21:59:29Z

She said that after Trump delivered his punch line "You're fired!" he told her fiancé that "of all the girls," she was the contestant he would have chosen to marry. AP: How Trump's 'Apprentice' moved from capitalism to sexism 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z

In fact, Shelton lent his “Voice” voodoo to Williams to help him capture the first contestant to take the stage during Tuesday evening’s blind auditions. 'The Voice' recap: Coaches try Jedi moves, bribery on blinds, night 2 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z

The mixture drunk by the two contestants contained ingredients including mayonnaise and apple sauce. Dick and Dom stunt in Ofcom probe 2012-12-04T17:44:01Z

He was accepted as a contestant but disaster struck soon after he arrived in Russia. Pianist Angelo Villani: 'It's easy to lose sight of sharing moods and emotions' 2012-10-02T16:16:25Z

As an adviser, the pop star will help Shelton groom his chosen contestants as they try to advance in the singing contest. Cher, Ed Sheeran among 'The Voice' advisers 2013-09-09T18:34:50Z

To a roaring standing ovation, he saluted many past contestants, the orchestra and the city, saying: “Never forget: I love you all from the bottom of my heart, forever.” Van Cliburn, American Classical Pianist, Dies 2013-02-27T20:06:33Z

But that meant that two contestants would be voted off this week. "American Idol" recap: Glambert to the rescue 2010-04-14T12:15:00Z

And make no mistake; the contestants on the show are starving. 'It's a miracle no one has died yet': The Biggest Loser returns, despite critics' warnings 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z

The contestants were shown worrying endlessly in a holding room, then taking a long walk to face the judges. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' Narrows the Field 2012-02-24T06:05:27Z

“Lock her up!” they chant in unison, as the screen shows images of a contestant who is portrayed as though she is a deranged ex-girlfriend driven to violence out of jealousy. The end of UnREAL: why it's time to say goodbye to TV's darkest comedy 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z

For some contestants, winning might usher in 15 minutes of fame and a small, unexpected windfall. James Holzhauer Is Dominating ‘Jeopardy!’ But What’s Life Like After the Show? 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z

Miriam is also seen in a wonderful, long chapter that has her as a contestant on a quiz show, imagining her own questions and answers as the host, Art James, asks preposterous ones. Books of The Times: ‘Dissident Gardens,’ Jonathan Lethem’s New Novel 2013-09-11T19:49:43Z

So while I'm standing there with those two contestants, I thought to myself, `How am I gonna leave this shot, get that card and get back, without everybody seeing it?' Ryan Seacrest: 'Rockin' in another year on ABC 2012-12-29T16:45:10Z

The contestants’ first assignment: to create a model theme park. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Lego Masters’ and ‘Expedition Unknown’ 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z

February episode of “Jeopardy!” to feature a robot contestant. Crib Sheet: The 10 Things to Talk About This Weekend 2010-12-16T06:30:08Z

I don’t see the contestants before the show. Jay Leno bets on reboot of Groucho Marx 1950s game show 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

A few weeks ago, after I'd written about the opener of Don't Stop Believing, a very nice head of a music theatre, whose contestants hadn't made it through, wrote to me. Last week's TV 2010-08-28T23:06:00Z

Each was presented to a man said to be another contestant - but really an actor - whose job was to answer a series of questions while strapped into an electrifiable chair in an isolated booth. French test limits with fake game-show electrocutions 2010-03-17T18:28:00Z

A dozen contestants cautiously trod the catwalk - at times assisted - in the city of Haifa, with hair coiffed, make-up applied and sashes adorning their dresses. Israel crowns 93-year-old as 'Miss Holocaust Survivor' 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z

That provides its own subtle commentary on the whiteness of dating and romance reality shows, actually, in presenting an inclusive contestant pool in a dating show where look are removed from the equation. On "Sexy Beasts," love isn't quite blind – but it's an entertainingly shallow heavy petting zoo 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z

He is openly hated by all the other contestants. Jonathan Bernstein's Aerial View of American TV 2010-08-20T23:09:00Z

A former contestant on the CBS reality show "Big Brother 9" pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a federal drug charge. 'Big Brother 9' contestant facing drug charge 2010-04-28T19:38:00Z

Many pieces, though, are wonderful — surprising and happy and special, especially as the season goes on and weaker contestants are eliminated. Review: The D.I.Y. Joys of ‘Making It’ 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z

Co-creator and executive producer of The Biggest Loser David Broome lashed out last year against critics, saying the show is focused on the health and wellbeing of contestants above all. 'It's a miracle no one has died yet': The Biggest Loser returns, despite critics' warnings 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z

As well as being restricted to certain topics, contestants were barred from using swear words or pointing their finger when addressing the crowd, said organizer Muhammad Rifki. Shouting match: Indonesians given stage to dish out advice to community 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z

So Mr. Lambert, who like other “American Idol” contestants is a student and mimic of pop idols past, has clearly decided how he wants to approach his alliance with Queen. Queen + Adam Lambert Take On Madison Square Garden 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z

Rutter hadn’t lost a match, but at that time, contestants were kicked off after winning five straight games. Greatest of All Time on ‘Jeopardy!’: Who Won Game 1? 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z

At rehearsals each Wednesday afternoon this spring, the judges have sat at their familiar table in front of the stage and chatted with contestants before and after they perform. Audience Up, ?Idol? Defies TV Gravity 2011-04-20T21:17:49Z

I meet Usher the day before he does a stint mentoring contestants on American Idol. Usher: 'The fans want my soul' 2010-04-29T20:30:00Z

As her family and fiancee looked on, Brady beat out other contestants from every U.S. state and Washington, D.C., to take the title, accepting the crown from outgoing queen Miss Maryland Nana Meriwether. Miss USA crown goes to Connecticut contestant 2013-06-17T16:07:10Z

“I want my mommy,” Darrin, one of the contestants, said at one point — just the kind of dramatic reaction that the cameras were there to capture. Hoping to Survive This Round. Literally. 2011-06-20T22:15:19Z

She landed a job as a chef at Google, then was selected as a contestant on “Top Chef,” where she was booted in the third episode of Season 6, but had made her name known. The future of American food is here, and it’s chicken tikka poutine and meatball dumplings 2017-10-23T04:00:00Z

This tendency for viewers to take the show’s gameplay almost as seriously as the contestants helped “The Traitors” become a word-of-mouth hit in Britain. ‘The Traitors’ Was a Sensation in Britain. Can It Conquer the U.S.? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z

After the show's finale in May determines the fate of contestants, the upfronts will reveal what's in store for "American Idol" itself. Ratings dip but 'American Idol' gets the ads 2013-03-26T18:49:47Z

Finally, at 56th Street and 8th Avenue, and on the fifth try, he finds a willing contestant. Discovery launching Chicago version of `Cash Cab' 2010-12-21T13:44:08Z

But once it became clear that the number of followers each contestant had was a sort of proxy for popularity on the show, the accounts were pulled. Reimagining ?American Idol? After Simon Cowell 2010-08-01T22:45:00Z

In the 1960s, White was a frequent contestant on Password and also appeared on The Match Game and The $25,000 Pyramid. Emmy honour for TV's Betty White 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z

In an interview with The Associated Press, Leno discussed following in the game-show footsteps of a comedy great, what makes for a good contestant and the risks of topical humor. Jay Leno bets on reboot of Groucho Marx 1950s game show 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

Each year, contestants sing, dance and perform feats of all descriptions to impress a panel of judges, from all parts of the Middle East. Saudi 10-year-old braves blades, broken glass for 'Arabs Got Talent' 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z

"Top Chef," on the other hand, what they ask these cooks to do is really difficult and the quality of the contestants is very high. TV chef Anthony Bourdain skewers cooking rivals 2010-09-03T03:08:00Z

Right away, the contestant whom you would like to see not ever getting within two miles of the entrance on Eastern Parkway is Nao Bustamante, a politically flamboyant video and performance artist. | 'Work of Art: The Next Great Artist': Bravo Series Picks the New Picasso, ?Runway? Style 2010-06-08T22:47:00Z

“Pyramid,” hosted by Michael Strahan, is still a little on the slow side, particularly the patter with the contestants. What to Watch This Weekend: ‘Last Chance U’ and ‘Rolling Papers’ 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z

Among her immediate reactions when the game and her streak ended: She was sad but also relieved that “I don’t have to come up with anymore anecdotes,” the stories that contestants share during game breaks. ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider opens a new chapter for show 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z

But maybe Britons felt the same way when series four contestant Becca constantly talked about being Welsh. The Great Holiday Baking Show: US tries and fails to copy UK super smash 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

"It's obvious I need to beat my sister," he said of former contestant Kim. 'Dancing With the Stars' cast debuts ? with Hope Solo 2011-09-20T23:56:03Z

Eight contestants thanked their loved ones and shared their inspirations in the hour-long parade before the judges on the Lifetime series and a huge crowd at the Lincoln Center tents. `Project Runway' meets NY Fashion Week 2012-09-07T20:56:10Z

A Final Jeopardy with only one contestant is a rarity. A final "Jeopardy!" rarity that pays off in a "crazy season of streaks" 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z

Additionally, some of the contestants have day jobs that make me feel like I'm 82 years old. "The Julia Child Challenge" and the mystique of one of America's most iconic chefs 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z

Dinner, consisting of North African comfort food prepared by a former “Chopped” contestant named Samia Behaya, was artfully arranged atop them. Does Cranberry Sauce Come With That Flogging? 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z

Then again, that applies to most of the contestants on American Idol, and for that matter The Voice, so I may not be the best judge of the show’s relative appeal. The Morning After: American Idol Vs. The Voice 2012-05-03T13:25:17Z

The mechanics of the game have endured: Trebek reads a clue, and the contestants answer in the form of a question: “What is 1790?” Alex Trebek Is Still in the Game 2020-07-17T04:00:00Z

Your enjoyment of the series might hinge on how you feel about the whole "Glee" phenomenon, but there is something reassuring about this show's message of self-acceptance and contestants' support of one another. Tuesday TV Picks: 'The Glee Project' on Oxygen 2012-06-11T21:04:04Z

Whatever fairy tale they felt like they had in the experiment or as the contestants say "the pods" disappears when the couple can't physically or emotionally connect when they meet each other in person. "Love Is Blind" hasn't really worked since the first season, so why are we still watching? 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z

"I want to inspire America," says a still chubby young contestant in a bright T-shirt, huffing and puffing. Why "The Biggest Loser" is the most American show 2010-05-25T19:01:00Z

None of the judges expected something so understated from a contestant for whom more has always been more, a change of pace that Joshua himself pointed out. On the Runway Blog: On Project Runway, a Dose of Reality 2011-09-16T19:17:35Z

One contestant said that ambulances picked up players every half hour. How "Physical: 100" should level up in light of its anticlimactic finale 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z

The audience uses an app to vote on outcomes, like which two contestants to send on a date. ‘Love Island’ in the Land of Gender Equality 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z

You can hear contestants sing on "American Idol," watch them dance on "Dancing With the Stars," watch them race on "Amazing Race." The 5 most inexplicably popular reality shows 2010-05-12T04:38:00Z

The 28-year-old first caught the attention of fans when he traveled to the capital, Kabul, to appear on “Afghan Star”, a televised musical competition that draws contestants from around the South Asian nation. Face value: One-time Afghan wedding singer a ringer for Canada's... 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z

The council plans to announce the panel's decision—and the chosen contestants—later this month. 15 Innovative Concepts for London’s Latest Pedestrian Bridge 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z

They banter gently with one another but are kind to contestants. The TV Watch: ‘American Idol,’ at 13, Is Trying to Stay Relevant 2014-01-29T22:14:53Z

Now, when the finals roll around, the contestants won't just be a barrage of faceless brutes who make you feel bad for being swollen to incapacitation on mince pies and stuffing. World's Strongest Man – it's still massive 2012-11-29T12:49:50Z

Carson Daly hosts as the contestants begin the battle rounds of this reality talent contest. What’s on TV Monday: ‘Futurama’ and ‘Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party’ 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z

It’s mildly amusing to watch Ifans swan about in a pageant crown and cape when he shows the contestants how to walk onstage. ‘Misbehaviour’ Review: Pretty Women, Some Pretty Angry 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z

Chances are they would resemble the lovable little contestants beautifully carved from walrus tusks by anonymous artisans in the famous cache known as the Lewis Chessmen. Art Review: ?The Game of Kings: Medieval Ivory Chessmen From the Isle of Lewis,? at the Cloisters 2011-11-17T23:25:24Z

To facilitate sleazy scenarios, all of the contestants sleep in a single room, which resembles a bunk-bed showroom. Intelligence not required for 'Bachelor Pad' 2010-08-08T18:43:00Z

As in similar shows, the contestants receive challenges that test their skills, ingenuity and ability to work under pressure. What’s on TV Monday: ‘Big Flower Fight’ and ‘Dead Still’ 2020-05-18T04:00:00Z

The 25-year-old beat 24 other contestants for the crown, with the second and third place going to contestants from Brazil and Venezuela, respectively. Thai contestant crowned Miss International Queen in transgender pageant 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z

“The Bachelor” has had issues with its contestants’ pasts before. Cosmopolitan Changes Course on ‘Bachelor’ Contestant Cover 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z

Sylvia Barrie, the Sun's new black model, aged 26, born in Sierra Leone and a former English Literature student Big Brother contestant, told readers she was "on top of the world" after her first appearance. A good news story on Page 3 of the Sun, courtesy of black model Sylvia Barrie 2012-06-21T11:10:35Z

Aya, the character variously played by the others, has been awake streaming bootleg episodes of “The Bachelorette,” in which a contestant’s estrangement from his father compels her to consider her own. ‘The Nosebleed’ Review: Reconciling the Ghosts in the Attic 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z

Despite his current woes, Lochte was named Tuesday as a contestant on the upcoming edition of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Ryan Lochte on 'Dancing': Out of the pool, into the ballroom 2016-08-30T04:00:00Z

This has had a clear knock-on effect on the quality of the contestants. There’s no need to watch The Apprentice. We are living it now 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z

Those times, the mid-15th century in England, were pretty much a long cycle of carnage and betrayal among the many contestants for the crown. | 'Richard III': In Power Grab, the Force Is With Him 2010-08-23T22:21:00Z

The Taste In this new episode the contestants prepare foods for holiday celebrations. Thursday's TV Highlights: 'White Collar' on USA 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z

Some trolls even bully contestants’ family members and loved ones. These reality TV newcomers thought they were ready for fame. Then social media turned vicious. 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z

There is a gentleness to it that is deeply appealing, as well as a sense that baking represents far more for the contestants than simply eggs and flour in a tin. Bake Off's Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry: 'We argue over every cake' 2012-11-18T00:08:03Z

But my first question was, "How will these contestants know who Frank Sinatra was and, the challenge, how would they be able to 'get' him?" "American Idol" recap: Casey James is no Sinatra 2010-05-05T12:06:00Z

Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which contestant will claim the title and the mirrorball trophy on Tuesday's season finale, when each finalist will perform one last routine. Jenkins earns perfect scores on `Dancing' finals 2012-05-22T01:26:08Z

“The judges compete along with the contestants,” Mr. Cowell said in an interview in January. Label Chief to Depart for ?X Factor? 2011-03-17T05:10:31Z

She responds better to the unbridled, flamboyant support that RuPaul’s contestants gave one another as they performed. Miley Cyrus: 'You Can Just Be Whatever You Want to Be' 2015-06-15T04:00:00Z

The championship is also said to stem from an even earlier practice of wife-stealing - leading many present-day contestants to compete with someone else’s wife. Lithuanian couple win world wife-carrying championship title in... 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z

Her first national exposure came as a contestant on Groucho Marx's TV quiz show "You Bet Your Life." Pioneering comedian Phyllis Diller dies at age 95 2012-08-21T00:32:51Z

Likewise, the contestants are stand-ins for all the young people suddenly missing big milestones like graduations. Live(ish), From Someone’s Room, This … Is American Isolation 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z

Every week, Busey says, his fellow contestants tried to vote him off the show. Gary Busey: “I passed away after brain surgery. Then I came back” 2020-05-28T04:00:00Z

The singer also performed on "American Idol" with its top female contestants. Career highlights of Donna Summer 2012-05-18T02:00:10Z

While one castaway is on the verge of a breakdown, the other contestants speculate about the contents of a mysterious package. TV picks: 'South Park,' baseball and the royal wedding 2011-04-26T21:21:05Z

The first episode sees the return of the blind auditions - where the coaches hear, but cannot see, potential contestants, then must "pitch" to become their mentors. Kylie happy at Voice gender balance 2014-01-06T17:30:43Z

She seems to be the one contestant who actively absorbs and implements the notes the judges give her, and she is delightful to watch. Dancers, minus Alex Wong, mix things up on "SYTYCD" 2010-07-08T11:40:00Z

By chance, he got tickets to a game show called “The Big Payoff,” where he was selected from the audience to be a contestant. Perspective | The video of my dad appeared unexpectedly from a kind stranger. It gave me chills. 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z

But following the contestant Marko Germar’s impassioned contemporary number, the group was surprised to see both him and Lady Gaga in tears. So You Think You Can Judge Dance 2011-08-07T02:00:07Z

The top 11 contestants on "Idol" will kick off a 40-show concert tour June 29 in St. Louis, Miss. 'Idol' winner rolling out debut album in July 2013-05-22T17:33:15Z

The weirder the contestant, the better the show seems to be the thinking. Has Come Dine With Me gone off the boil? 2011-01-14T11:48:57Z

This, in turn, becomes part of “The Masked Singer’s” allure: It treats its contestants with equal respect. Perspective | ‘The Masked Singer’ lets us work out our national anxieties about who’s who and what’s true 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z

Several contestants walked the carpet among the veteran chefs but it remained unclear who would survive the first cut. Emeril: ‘Top Chef’ New Orleans Promises Alligator 2013-09-26T14:00:06Z

So we see the same few students singing “Magic Foot” or “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” repeatedly, while numerous other contestants are not heard from at all except in bland group numbers. Television Review: ‘Broadway or Bust,’ a Documentary on PBS 2012-09-07T23:52:09Z

America must now wait until Wednesday night's episode to find out who the remaining 17 contestants will be. 2010-02-17T16:01:00Z

The chosen six contestants will be notified the following day, leaving them just under a week to both secure a partner and prepare their bladders for the three-hour stretches between bathroom breaks. Six Flags hosting '30-Hour Couples Coffin Challenge' during Fright Fest at Maryland amusement park 2019-09-12T04:00:00Z

Cristie Codd, 38, a contestant on Season 8 of "The Next Food Network Star," was pregnant when she went missing, according to authorities. Police: Suspect admits destroying bodies of Food Network finalist, spouse 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z

On “X Factor” in Britain the judges do double duty as mentors to the contestants. Reimagining ?American Idol? After Simon Cowell 2010-08-01T22:45:00Z

Trump co-owned the pageants jointly with NBC for more than a decade until the launch of his presidential campaign, appearing onstage and alongside the contestants amid press appearances and the inevitable beauty queen scandals. Inside the fabulous world of Donald Trump, where money is no problem 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z

Judges were once again flummoxed by their choices, but she has survived longer than most of the contestants her age from previous seasons, so perhaps there's a method to her madness. "Dancing with the Stars": Bristol Palin, monkey-style 2010-10-19T12:30:00Z

But RelationShipped upends the traditions of its dating-show predecessors in various ways, its most cruel maneuver being the way contestants are eliminated. Facebook's interactive BuzzFeed dating show: 'Ham-fisted and unwatchable' 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z

“What’s the point,” he asked, “in casting gay, Asian-American and African-American characters if producers are going to edit out the racism and homophobia these contestants deal with while playing the game?” On ‘Big Brother,’ Racial and Gay Slurs Abound 2013-07-08T21:48:48Z

A contestant on Jeopardy! who filmed her appearance in August has died of cancer before her episode airs. Jeopardy! Contestant Dies of Cancer Before Her Episode Airs 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z

SUN Don’t miss out on America’s Got Talent contestants Lions Ambition’s headlining performance and performances by 17 other local cultural entertainment groups for all ages, hum bow eating contest, 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2014-05-01T04:01:43Z

Although "America's Got Talent" producers are already scouting new contestants for next season, the judges aren't part of filming until about February. Source: Stern in talks with `America's Got Talent' 2011-11-12T00:01:05Z

The current season began in March with 27 contestants from across the Arab world, including Tunisia, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Syria and the Palestinian territories. Politics commandeer stage in Mideast TV contest 2013-05-12T18:29:08Z

And I’m sure as hell not going to try to judge this one from a first episode beginning with 29 freaking contestants. Top Chef Returns: You?re Texas Toast 2011-11-03T14:41:04Z

While Ellen's nerves were calm, Simon decided to step up the pressure for the already petrified contestants. "American Idol" recap: The dreamboats have landed 2010-02-25T15:26:00Z

If writers treat his character like a real person . . . or even a reality TV contestant, then accommodations like functioning elevators, proper ramps and door buttons would be part of the show. What that "Sex Education" disability story could learn from reality TV 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z

All 18 business-savvy celebrity contestants will compete with the goal of raising money and awareness for their charity of choice. BREAKING: Donald Trump Announces? Celebrity Apprentice Cast 2012-01-04T16:45:08Z

Toprak’s film presents the lives of a handful of the contestants, all of them refugees living in Istanbul, as they prepare for the big event. Mr Gay Syria: ‘A beauty contest in this crisis? It’s a way of surviving’ 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z

After the Season 3 premiere some of the contestants are still ciphers. Television Review: ?Top Chef Masters? Downsizes 2011-04-05T18:24:50Z

Nineteen listeners complained about the broadcast, which also asked contestants to discuss whether Balding should present racing shows topless. Al Murray: comedians should never express political views 2013-06-04T13:41:55Z

So it's unsurprising that one signature program will be Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star, in which she and her various protégés will guide contestants in creating TV pilots. On Her OWN: What to Expect on Oprah Winfrey's TV Channel 2010-12-29T08:20:00Z

Longacre turns 25 in October, after this year’s national pageant, but the rules purportedly require contestants to be no older than 24 at year’s end. Ex-Miss Delaware sues to regain title 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z

Family Matters actor Jaleel White, singer Gladys Knight and National Football League player Donald Driver will be among the 12 celebrity contestants on the next season of the ABC dancing competition. Dancing With the Stars Announces Cast for Season 14 2012-02-28T14:56:36Z

This meant that the contestants had a huge number of songs to pick from. "American Idol" recap: Down to the final four 2010-05-12T12:13:00Z

Seven years ago, the New York Times warned that for contestants, “Health Can Take Back Seat” as they endure “severe caloric restriction and up to six hours a day of strenuous exercise.” “The Biggest Loser” is a broken fairy tale: Our reality TV obsession with radical transformation needs limits 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z

Karaoke meets cosplay when celebrity contestants are styled to resemble pop music icons in the new reality series "Sing Your Face Off." TV This Week May 25-31: 'All-Star Comedy Tribute to Don Rickles' 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z

The contestants do not know where the other castaways are, or how long they will have to withstand the isolation. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Carter’ and ‘The Bold Type’ 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z

BBC1's Junior Apprentice pits 10 contestants aged 16 and 17 against each other for a £25,000 award towards business development. Junior Apprentice set to show Sugar's sweet side 2010-05-10T23:05:00Z

Jory Rivera, a pageant blogger from the Philippines, said he was “quite surprised” by how dead things seemed at the Gaylord Hotel, which is housing the contestants. Miss World is the biggest beauty pageant you’ve never heard of. What’s it doing in Washington? 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z

When it's over, one lucky contestant will have won the recording deal they've always dreamed of, and I will have collapsed, eyes and fingers streaming with blood, in an exhausted mess. The X Factor 2010: the lessons we've learnt from this year's show 2010-12-10T12:08:00Z

It’s in hotel rooms, before the makeup and costuming for the pageant, that a group of contestants discuss some of the crucial matters that they confront in their lives outside the pageants. “The Queen”: The Documentary That Went Behind the Scenes of a Drag Pageant Years Before “Paris Is Burning” 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z

Most Uncomfortable Friendship: Kalon swears that he made friends with some of the contestants. The Bachelorette Watch: The Men Tell All 2012-07-17T12:00:53Z

"She was a little powerhouse of a woman," said "Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member Kenya Moore, one of this season's contestants. TCA 2015: Donald Trump loves Joan Rivers, can't stand Bill Cosby 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z

These series, such as "Top Chef Masters" and "The Next Iron Chef," are known as much for their emotional exchanges between contestants and judges as their cooking challenges. Chefs see double-edge sword in reality TV shows 2010-10-12T23:48:00Z

This season, contestant Ven Budhu, a 28-year-old designer from Queens, earned zero points from many fans when he complained incessantly a makeover guest he was supposed to dress was too large. `Project Runway' meets NY Fashion Week 2012-09-07T20:56:10Z

“Titan” mainly differs from “Loser” and “Ninja Warrior” in that Johnson himself selects the contestants from a deep pool of workout nuts. American spirit, as seen on TV via "The Masked Singer" and "The Titan Games" 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z

We loved how the contestants supported each other, the low-key atmosphere, the focus on actual baking, the cleverness of Sue and Mel and the amazing Mary Berry. ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Changes the Way the British Bake 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z

It starts with a fake application to become a “Bachelorette” contestant, and then details how the show would be different if she were on it, including the wardrobes. Books to Breeze Through This Summer 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z

The competition allows contestants, including college students and aspiring filmmakers, to showcase their talent while making short films about some aspect of L.A. L.A. video contest lets aspiring filmmakers showcase their work 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z

They devised “Let’s Make a Deal” in which Hall picked people from the audience to become contestants in sort of a trading game. 'Let's Make a Deal' host Monty Hall dead at 96 2017-09-30T04:00:00Z

“Don’t try to bail yourself out,” he snapped at one contestant recently. What to Watch This Weekend: ‘Last Chance U’ and ‘Rolling Papers’ 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z

Often she says little to contestants, largely the ones who don’t deserve a full assessment. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol': ... and Don't Forget J.Lo! 2011-02-10T05:56:04Z

Since “Drag Race” first debuted, you’ve probably been busier than any other contestant. Asking for it: "Drag Race" winner Bianca Del Rio has questionable advice for you 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z

Among the 300 guests were 11 former “Survivor” contestants from various seasons. Two Survivors Make It to the Merge 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z

There were five people from each of three professions, plus a “wild card,” and contestants had to correctly guess the professions to collect a poker hand. “Gonged at Last”: game show impressario and author Chuck Barris dead at 87 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z

Somebody told me about another ex-Big Brother contestant whose money comes now purely from pap pictures. The body of a female Big Brother winner becomes public property 2013-06-16T05:36:01Z

Then it drives the rest of its contestants mercilessly toward marriage even though it knows that most of its engagements are soon broken. Netflix Finally Brings Romance to Reality TV 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z

He released five studio albums and was a contestant on the show “Dancing With the Stars.” Aaron Carter, Singer and Onetime Teenage Sensation, Dies at 34 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z

Project Runway is a shadow of its former self, only remarkable these days for the fact that co-host Tim Gunn finally got mad because the contestant was acting like he didn’t want to be there. America's Next Top Model was out of fashion – like most reality TV 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z

Amber’s chapters are told in close third person, so we get to both watch the show and hear the actual inner thoughts of an ambitious, intelligent contestant with a producer’s favorite flaw: daddy issues. What Does It Even Mean to Be Real? 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z

Tonight will be for hearing the life stories of the three remaining contestants. MasterChef final 2013: who will win? 2013-05-02T11:51:24Z

In 2010, the show hit the headlines around the world after a male contestant was removed from the compound for punching a female housemate. Fire shuts down African Big Brother 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z

Next to Pia Toscana, the stagy and skilled “Idol” contestant who joined him as a guest for a shuffle-rhythm, rockabilly “Holly Jolly Christmas,” Mr. McCreery was a gargoyle of stoicism. Music Review: Scotty McCreery at the Beacon Theater 2012-11-25T21:50:09Z

That episode, incidentally, included the creepy scene in which Raef and fellow contestant Michael began listing to each other their achievements in amateur dramatics, eventually singing showtunes to each other. The 10 best Apprentice contestants 2010-10-02T23:04:00Z

Contestants this year include a builder and the show's oldest and youngest contestants to date. Bake Off return attracts 7.2 million 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z

Each of the show’s final three contestants, to varying degrees, were participants in some of these conversations. Winner Named in Controversy-Plagued Season of Big Brother 2013-09-19T16:29:18Z

Most of the "fired" contestants were back for the live finale. Singer John Rich named `Celebrity Apprentice' 2011-05-23T03:53:19Z

The network said Monday that Simpson will help guide contestants in the series "Fashion Star" as they compete for a multimillion-dollar contract to launch their own brand. Jessica Simpson joins NBC's `Fashion Star" 2011-06-13T17:05:10Z

But the parts of the taping that we saw -- scene after scene of Reiser growing increasingly disgusted with the concept, the contestants and himself -- were more entertaining than sitcom surrounding it. Is NBC's Thursday night lineup doomed? 2011-04-15T14:15:00Z

The producers are scheming to create conflict and manipulating the contestants. The return of UnReal: can the new season restore the show to former glory? 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z

The competition is heating up and, for this week, contestants were allowed to do up to three "lifts" – to be elevated, or whirled in the air. My Strictly diary: A dance with death 2010-11-22T20:00:00Z

It’s a formula that has produced some dramatic television moments — but for years, health experts and former contestants have been warning that a quick change is rarely the path to a safe or durable result. “The Biggest Loser” is a broken fairy tale: Our reality TV obsession with radical transformation needs limits 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z

But still, there is a lot to like, primarily the contestants, who include Ron, a James Bay-singing Congolese immigrant, and many talented singer-songwriters from the deep south. Does America need the American Idol reboot right now? 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z

Miss Universe officials say Monnin actually resigned her crown because organizers decided to admit transgender contestants. Ex-Miss Pennsylvania stands by rigging allegation 2012-06-08T12:33:13Z

Miss Tennessee Ashley Durham was the first runner-up, while contestants from Alabama and Texas placed third and fourth. 21-year-old Californian wins Miss USA crown 2011-06-20T14:16:44Z

Photograph: Jame Dittiger The “princess” of UnREAL is Rachel Goldberg, a wired and wily producer on the reality show Everlasting who has a knack for manipulating contestants into crying on camera. 'Walter White in power heels': UnREAL is evil, twisted, unmissable TV 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z

Last year's contestants included food insecurity, addiction and mental health awareness in their platforms. Miss America’s #MeToo reboot: Can a former beauty pageant really evolve? 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z

A subsequent contestant duly confesses that "the fermented cabbage is an acquired taste" before revealing that she always treads a key ingredient with her bare feet. Simon Cowell's Food Glorious Food: a bad cover version of other food shows 2013-02-27T12:56:01Z

These figures are often vaguely familiar: reality tv contestants, Instagram models, the criminal with the hot mug shot. It’s the future, everyone’s famous: From the A-List to the “Z-List,” fame isn’t what it used to be 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z

"The $64,000 Question" quizzed contestants in their chosen area of expertise. Popular psychologist Joyce Brothers dead at 85 2013-05-13T22:29:44Z

One 2017 contestant named Brittany confides to the camera, "How am I going to get a husband if I don't know how to cook? I wanna cook for my boo." From the ambitious to the everyday, cookbooks are a magical portal to our culinary futures 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z

Glaser is there to provide wry commentary and to help the women contestants in their efforts to make, as they say, good choices. Can Cads Be Redeemed? A Raunchy Dating Show Investigates. 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z

One contestant, Sky Nathan Frank, 17, who attends the San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts, said that meeting Mr. Platt was one of the highlights of his week. Heard of the Jimmys? It’s the Tonys, for Teenagers 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z

While the expo, known as E3, is about the industry’s future, the tournament, which attracted some 130 contestants, is a flashback to the days of Toto, leg warmers and “Pac-Man Fever.” 14th Annual International Classic Video Game Tournament 2012-06-03T22:07:43Z

He’s on friendly footing with Rachel, and he has a winning contestant who’s also a decent person; obviously it’s going to fall apart. ‘UnREAL’ Season 2, Episode 5: Somebody Do Something 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z

The contestants do occasionally act for their own benefit—feigning interest in vineyards or playing down their past sexual experience. From the Duggars to the Bachelorettes, we’ve made our cynical TV beds — and this damning critique of our “reality” obsession couldn’t come at a better time 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z

Certainly not one where some contestants walk with a cane. Over 60 and dripping in sequins — these women refuse to be invisible 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z

Each contestant will have a chance to perform a duet with a celebrity guest performer before the champion is announced. What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Voice’ Finale and a Horse Racing Heist 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z

“That is no way to treat the Secret Service — that is how you treat a contestant in the dressing room of the Miss Universe pageant.” Late Night Reacts to Cassidy Hutchinson’s Damning Trump Testimony 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z

That will leave eight contestants to be mentored on next Tuesday's episode by over-the-top eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert, according to Fox spokeswoman Alex Gillespie. Katie Stevens, Michael Lynche blossom on 'Idol' 2010-04-07T02:07:00Z

Elle McPherson will host the series, which NBC promises to be a "true spectacle" taped in front of a studio audience and featuring music, dancers and models along with weekly challenges for the contestants. Jessica Simpson joins NBC's `Fashion Star" 2011-06-13T17:05:10Z

Black’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, was once a contestant on Trump’s “Celebrity Apprentice” show. Rapper Kodak Black gets probation in teen’s assault case 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z

All of the contestants stayed in a hotel for the first two days and, pelted with questions, the wranglers told us some things and would not tell us other things. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

"There's a phone in the toilet!" he told fellow contestant Rylan Clark. X Factor's five-star hotel footage breached programming rules 2013-01-21T12:26:33Z

“You’re terminated. Get to the chopper,” Schwarzenegger told fired contestants in Monday’s episode, the first in which he took Trump’s place, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals His 'Apprentice' catch-phrase 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z

Vega is the fourth woman from South America to win the pageant in the past seven years, with contestants from Venezuela taking the title last year as well as in 2007 and 2008. Miss Colombia is crowned Miss Universe for 2015 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z

Before the upcoming 25th season, fans launched a petition demanding a black lead, in addition to casting black, indigenous and people of colour in at least 35% of the contestant roles. US reality show The Bachelor chooses its first black lead 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z

In a world where X Factor contestants are no longer guaranteed Christmas No 1s, the power of TV as a mass medium is diminished. ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever get over it’: how it feels to make a TV flop 2020-07-04T04:00:00Z

That's where Season 9 is similar to the last two seasons: the right two contestants are in the finals. Previewing final week for 'American Idol': Weak season could use strong ending 2010-05-22T20:31:00Z

With some shows, contestants need luck, a friend to phone, strategy or an ability to cook or sing. Game show ‘The Price Is Right’ celebrates its 50th season 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z

Still, contestants from Dixie continued to do well, winning a third of the titles in the three decades after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Op-Ed Contributor: Racial Politics and Miss America 2013-01-16T00:57:43Z

Grasmere is also legendary in the world of fell-running with its Senior Guides Race in August featuring dramas in the past such as a contestant breaking both ankles - but still finishing. Rush hour in Ambleside; and everyone knows what to do 2012-07-09T15:30:00Z

A grassroots Palestinian-led boycott had urged contestants to skip the event to protest Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians. Harnaaz Sandhu of India named 70th Miss Universe 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z

Future “Jeopardy!” contestants might want to consider her advice: Practice your buzzer technique so you can beat out your usually-knowledgeable competitors, and restrain yourself from guessing at answers. Illinois woman’s win streak on ‘Jeopardy!’ ends 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z

The show goes into its critical phase next week, when the contestants will be winnowed to 24, after which viewers will begin voting for their favorites each week. ArtsBeat: 'Idol' Field Is Culled After Group Performances 2012-02-17T06:04:52Z

Another theme that is highlighted and played to the hilt, "The Bachelor"-style: the competition among the contestants, er, dancers. Arabesques, reality-style: Ballet hits pop culture 2012-06-29T19:01:09Z

The contestants’ giddy joy in presenting their creations to the judges was matched only by my own giddy joy at seeing their silly and spectacular costumes. The Best TV Episodes of 2021 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z

“Are you even French?” she snapped at the offending contestant, Charley, before sending him off in disgrace. Can Cads Be Redeemed? A Raunchy Dating Show Investigates. 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z

Ms. Perry is a talented physical comedian and a ham willing to wail over her purported contestant crushes, though as a judge, she’s especially tough on the young female performers. The New ‘American Idol’: Youth Gone Wild and an Understanding Dad 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z

Published police reports evaluated the victims as though they were beauty contestants, using words like “pretty” and “attractive.” | 'Invisible': ‘Invisible,’ Michal Aviad’s Film About Rape, at MoMA 2012-07-08T21:17:36Z

You don’t see producers pushing contestants into confrontations, as you do in “UnREAL,” but you do see handlers at work. Lifetime’s ‘UnREAL’ Traces the Cracks in Reality TV’s Fourth Wall 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z

Chris Jones, a contestant this season on the “Top Chef” cooking show, uses elastic hair bands swiped from his wife to tie up his bun. Noticed: In Brooklyn, Committing to a Man Bun 2012-01-25T15:49:42Z

Both are former “American Idol” contestants, and both are earnest and winsome in this happiest of Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musicals. ‘American Idol’ stars are no match for the tech in ‘Technicolor Dreamcoat’ 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z

As an expert on The Bachelor, do you have any advice for contestants? 11 Questions With Jennifer Weiner 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z

The oldest contestant on the British version was in her 70s, and for many fans, it was refreshing to see a diversity of ages and backgrounds in a reality show. ‘The Traitors’ Was a Sensation in Britain. Can It Conquer the U.S.? 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z

As the show opens, we see two exuberant hosts standing next to six contestants, and the set-up looks very much like the British show that a growing number of Americans are obsessed with. The Great Holiday Baking Show: US tries and fails to copy UK super smash 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z

She said her nerves got the better of her in the ballroom and she left the episode worried about Tuesday's results show, when the season's first celebrity contestant will be dismissed. 'Dancing With the Stars' cast debuts ? with Hope Solo 2011-09-20T23:56:03Z

For other contestants there is a different path. Best of 2018: I am a "MasterChef" survivor 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z

The contestants need to pay $125 and a short essay on “Why I would like to own and operate a country inn.” Write an essay, get … a goat farm?: The bizarre new literary economy that’s matching real estate with gifted writers 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z

In addition, for competitive shows like "Project Runway" or "Top Chef," casting directors will go directly to the source, often cold-calling prospective contestants. How to cast Emmy-worthy reality shows 2010-05-27T00:21:00Z

Where “The Exhibit” differs most from “Work of Art” is in the professionalism of the contestants. Another Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance at an Art Career 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z

The top 20 contestants strut their respective stuff as "So You Think You Can Dance" hits the 200-episode mark. TV This Week June 29 - July 5: 'Californication' and more 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z

But whatever any of us did right to get that far, well, every other contestant did too. I won big on "Jeopardy!" So why does it still haunt me? 2022-10-15T04:00:00Z

Reprising a recurring role from last season, Mr. David played Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, this time as a contestant on a celebrity edition of “The Price Is Right.” ‘Saturday Night Live’: Alec Baldwin and Larry David Contribute to an Awkward Episode 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z

But on Wednesday, the first three contestants shown all made it through to Hollywood. 'American Idol' returns, with J.Lo but not Cowell 2011-01-20T13:46:05Z

Speaking to the audience in Fort Worth, he saluted the many past contestants, the orchestra and the city. Van Cliburn, American classical pianist, dies 2013-02-27T17:19:28Z

When you were singing your encore you did well to keep going while the other contestants mobbed you. Sam Bailey: 'I'm thick skinned' says 2013 X Factor winner 2013-12-16T17:20:10Z

The list of crimes and misdemeanors, crackups and meltdowns related to reality show contestants is endless, and endlessly depressing. Reality TV: A blood sport that must change 2011-08-18T14:59:00Z

The show also brings back popular contestants year after year, a kind of American Ninja aristocracy. The Great American Obstacle Course 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z

And then of course, Alex Trebek cultivated this image that he could probably beat all the contestants on any given night. She Wrote the History of ‘Jeopardy!’ Then She Changed It. 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z

The last surviving contestant will be “the one true hero” in the show’s terminology, the guy or gal who saves the land. ‘The Quest,’ a Hybrid Show, Mixes Reality and Role-Play 2014-09-02T04:00:00Z

This week, the contestants sang the songs of their idols. ArtsBeat: 'American Idol' Recap: Heejun Han Is Cut From Top 9 2012-03-30T03:56:01Z