Finalists Battle for Scripps Spelling Bee Crown

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is heating up with 247 spellers from across the U.S. and five countries competing for glory and over $52,000 in prizes. After a brutal written test, just 95 quarterfinalists remain — including last year’s third-place finisher Sarv Dharavane, 14-year-old powerhouse Shrey Parikh, and last year’s seventh-place tiebreaker Oliver Halkett. Also in the mix: Zwe Spacetime (brother of past champ Aiden Meng), Ishaan Gupta (last year’s semifinalist), and newcomer Logan Bailey (regional winner). With ages ranging from 9 to 15 and a new host in Mina Kimes, this year’s bee promises drama, brilliance, and unforgettable moments. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/094d9f203ddd5c58