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