contestant – n. a person who takes part in a contest

carpet – n. a floor covering

behind-the-scenes – phrase out of sight

high-five – n. the action of when two people raise one hand each, and push or hit the other person's hand

disrupt – v. to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way

counter – adv. in the opposite direction; in conflict with

agenda – n. a list of subjects or things to be discussed

controversy – n. a disagreement or prolonged dispute