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ABC News
21 hours ago
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- ABC News
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ): S2 Episode 1 Guy Montgomery's Mum, I'm Coming For You Now
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) NEW SEASON Competition & Quiz Shows Entertainment Feel-Good Watch Article share options Share this on Facebook Twitter Send this by Email Copy link WhatsApp Messenger Guy Montgomery and co-host Sanjay Patel return in this fast-paced hilarious comedy that puts four famous faces through their paces, as they attempt to spell as best they can to be crowned that week's best speller.
CBS News
24-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
North Texas 7th grader qualifies for 2026 National Spanish Spelling Bee
While many kids spend their summers relaxing by the pool or playing video games, one White Settlement ISD student has been mastering a second language—spelling her way to a national title. Melody Hinkle, an incoming seventh grader at Brewer Middle School, won the National Spanish Spelling Bee Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 12. She went head-to-head with 34 contestants from across the U.S. in a rigorous 24-round competition. At 12 years old, Melody earned a $4,000 cash prize, a trophy, and an automatic qualification for the 2026 National Spanish Spelling Bee, where she'll have the chance to defend her title. "We study about two hours a day, anywhere from 200 to 500 words," Melody said in an interview with CBS News Texas. This is her fourth time qualifying for nationals—and after placing second in 2024, she returned this year more focused than ever. "I was crying a lot. I was just really grateful I had the opportunity," she shared after her emotional win. Melody is a product of White Settlement ISD's Dual Language Program, where students begin learning both English and Spanish as early as pre-kindergarten or kindergarten. The goal is to develop full proficiency in both languages through instruction in core subjects. Her coach, Eva Valenzuela, the district's dual language coordinator, has worked with Melody since third grade. "She analyzes a word, breaks it down. Some words she memorizes the definition, because it's important to know where the word comes from and how it's spelled," Valenzuela said. Through dedication and discipline, Melody has grown from a curious competitor into a confident champion. "On stage, I just try to keep a rhythm when I'm spelling the letters and go slow," Melody explained. "I think I'm the slowest speller, but that's OK. I just take deep breaths so I can calm myself before I spell." After her win, Melody took one well-earned day off before returning to practice. She plans to use her prize money for college and hopes to one day become a dual language teacher, inspiring the next generation just as her mentors inspired her.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Time for the Canada Super Spelling Bee!
Time for the Canada Super Spelling Bee! We'll have M-O-R-E on the competition when and we put our own spelling skills to the T-E-S-T!
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
3 teachers hold spelling bee for adults in Chicago's Wicker Park
A crowd turned out in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood Wednesday evening for an adult spelling bee. Three teachers organized the first-ever Wicker Park Spelling Bee in the Chicago Park District park of Wicker Park at Damen Avenue and Schiller Street. Fourth-grade teacher Gracie Hepworth said she was inspired to organize the event while trading TikToks with her friend, teacher Jenna Garcia, and they came across someone who threw a spelling bee party. So they decided, why not hold a spelling bee for adults? "We thought it would be a really fun community event. We're the three teachers on summer break," said Hepworth. "So Jenna and I were talking about it, and then I roped in my fiancé, Matt, who's also a teacher — and one thing led to another." The trio of teachers began putting up simple black-and-white posters around the Wicker Park neighborhood. They also posted a series of TikTok videos, and were shocked that one of them went viral and racked up more than 350,000 views. "Once the TikTok happened, we had no idea what it was going to look like. Our initial instinct was that it would be like maybe a few of our friends, and then maybe a few strangers the posters — probably about 20 people," Hepworth said. "But once we saw how many views it was getting, we had no idea. We all got a little bit nervous. But we were committed to carrying it out, so here we are." Indeed, there were a lot more than 20 people at the spelling bee. They sat on lawn chairs and blankets in the grass, making Wicker Park look more like Ravinia. The teachers said they created the spelling bee because they wanted to spread positivity in their community in an age where social media is dominant in people's lives. They also wanted to get people off their phones to do something in person.
RNZ News
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Guy Montgomery is back with his stand-up show
media culture 20 minutes ago He's well known to kiwi audiences through his hit shows - Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Have You Been Paying Attention, and Thank God You're Here. Guy has recently found success across the Tasman with the Australian version of his spelling bee show proving a big hit with audiences. The show was picked up for a second season and he's been nominated for a Logie for Most Popular New Talent at the prestigious Australian Televison awards.
