guest judge

Visiting competition evaluator

A guest judge is someone who joins a panel temporarily to evaluate contestants or performances, typically on competition shows.

The guest judge appears for one episode or a limited run, bringing fresh perspective or celebrity appeal alongside the regular judges: This week's guest judge is a Grammy-winning producer.

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reality TV · elimination · tough love · harsh critique · critique · scoring · audition · talent show · celebrity cameo · cameo · host · runway · feedback · deliberation · Simon Cowell · golden buzzer · buzzer · paddle

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Senior official deciding outcomes

senior judge · series regular · fixture

insider vs. outsider status

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One with confidential access

role in judgment

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Competition participant

competitor · participant · candidate · performer · auditioner

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