The Tickle House

Meet the Contestants

      In the backyard of The Tickle House, the stage was set for the grand introduction of the contestants. The Tickle King and Tickle Queen made their entrance, standing together on a feather-filled platform, with the vibrant energy of the show pulsating around them.

      "Welcome, dear viewers, to The Tickle House, where laughter takes center stage! I'm your Tickle King." he said enthusiastically.

      "And I'm your Tickle Queen. Get ready for a ticklish ride you won't forget!" she said, matching his tone.

      After the hosts greeted the audience, a video package played, revealing the contestants one by one as they entered the backyard and introduced themselves to the viewers with style. The Ladies went first.

      "Hey y'all!" Cheyenne, the 24-year-old farm girl from Wyoming, greeted with a warm smile. "I'm Cheyenne, named after the city I was born in, but I'm a farm girl at heart. Don't let this pretty face fool you; I can rough it and tough it with the best of them. I'm ticklish as a tumbleweed, but I'll keep my worst spots a secret. Maybe the Tickle King and Queen won't find them," she added, winking playfully.

      Natalie, a 22-year-old student and model from LA, was next with her infectious laugh, "Hahahayyyy, I'm Natalie," she said. "I'm often underestimated because of my looks, but I love proving people wrong. I'm extremely ticklish, and my friends tickle me all the time because my laugh makes them laugh. Hehehehehe. But I'm so used to being tickled by now that I'm prepared for the Tickle King and Queen. Bring it on!"

      Raven, the 20-year-old from Seattle, was next with her enigmatic grunge style. "Sup," she said in a cool demeanor. "I'm not really one to express emotions. Tickling is for babies. So you want to try to tickle me and give me $100k? Go for it."

      Marina, the multi-talented 29-year-old from Houston, showed her vivacious personality. "Hola!" she exclaimed. "I'm a proud Latina and advocate for body positivity. I like to make art, sing, dance, and even act a little bit. Oh, and I'm a registered nurse. I do it all! Am I ticklish? YES. Ok, don't judge me, but I kinda like being tickled. It feels good! Especially those nice, light tickles on my shoulders. I have a feeling the ticklers here won't be very nice though. Hahahaha."

      Lastly, Daphne, a 42-year-old stay-at-home mom from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, stepped forward. "Hello!" She warmly greeted. "My kids are my life, but I'm always searching for new opportunities. I'm very ticklish! I certainly prefer being the tickler, though. Moms always know how to find the best spots! And I know I can hold my own against these young contestants."

      The ladies, wearing casual summer attire, stood in a line in front of the hosts. Tickle King raised a question with a smirk, "Ladies, many believe that women are the more sensitive sex, but does that mean they are more ticklish?" They all shook their heads, ready to prove their mettle in the world of tickling. The men were introduced next.

      "Sup, I'm Brody, 23, from San Diego," the surfer guy with a casual, laid-back vibe, introduced himself. "I spend my days surfing and my nights partying. Yeah, I know I look like the stereotypical surfer dude, but I'm a recent college grad, so the other contestants better watch out. I don't really know if I'm ticklish. Everyone's got their spots, though, right? Guess we'll find out."

      "Yoo! I'm Hoss, I'm 24, from St. Paul, Minnesota," he said with a hearty laugh. "People call me Hoss because, well, I'm a big hoss! Hahaha. I'm a chill guy, but don't piss me off. I'm definitely ticklish, and I hate it. People are always like, 'Oh, such a big strong guy, how could you be so ticklish?' I don't know. But I am, ok? I'm very nervous. But I will tickle you back!"

      "Hey, I'm Zane, 28, from Allentown, PA," the modest and down-to-earth guy, said with a hint of uncertainty. "I'm a pretty average guy. I work in construction, I live alone, but that's the way I like it. I'm definitely nervous about sharing a house with a bunch of strangers. As for tickling, well, I think it's fun. Kind of the perfect way to flirt with a cute girl. I don't let them get me back, though, because I'm really ticklish."

      Next was the geeky 28 year old Preston from Chicago. "Greetings!" he exclaimed. "I definitely identify as a nerd. I like comics, anime, superheroes, you name it. Not to toot my own horn, but I am very intelligent and will use that to my advantage in the house. I'm actually not very ticklish. Maybe I've never been properly tickled, but I've never really been affected by it. Give it your best shot, Tickle King and Queen!"

      "Hey Queens! It's your boy Dillon from the Big Apple!" The vivacious Broadway dreamer greeted with enthusiasm. "I'm 34 years young, living my best life. I'm a financial advisor, but I have actually performed on Broadway! My dream is to become a Broadway star. Tickling is my biggest weakness. I don't know why I signed up for this. Hahahaha. But seriously, I'm ticklish all over, but I'm ready to put up a fight."

      The men entered the backyard lining up beside the women. Tickle Queen couldn't resist a teasing remark, "Fellas, I believe that men are the more ticklish sex and are more sensitive than they let on." The men awkwardly laughed and shook their heads in disagreement, while the women giggled and confirmed with nods. "Well, we're going to find out right now in our Opening Challenge!"