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This year has been a whirlwind of drama and controversy in the world of celebrities. From unexpected breakups to shocking revelations.
Faizan Zaki, last year’s runner-up, won the coveted award after surviving two dramatic final rounds and calling the pronouncer, “bro.”
The 13-year-old from Plano, Texas, was the only 2024 finalist who advanced to the 2025 finals.
From the first winning word (gladiolus) to the use of fast-paced spell-offs, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has endured for 100 years.
Nearly 250 contestants from around the nation and the world traveled to Maryland for a chance to win up to $50,000.
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