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WATCH:  2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner live on ‘GMA’

WATCH: 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner live on ‘GMA’

Summary

Shrey Parikh from Rancho Cucamonga, California won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling 32 words correctly in 90 seconds. He set a new record in the competition's 101st year.

Key Facts

  • The event was the 101st Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • Shrey Parikh is from Rancho Cucamonga, California.
  • He spelled 32 words correctly in only 90 seconds.
  • Parikh broke the Spell-Off record with this performance.
  • The winner announcement was broadcast live on “Good Morning America” (GMA).
  • The competition is an annual spelling contest in the United States.
  • The Spell-Off is a rapid round where spelling speed is tested.
  • The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a well-known national event for young spellers.
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