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Contestants on "The Biggest Loser," Season 8
Contestants on "The Biggest Loser," Season 8 - © NBC
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"The Biggest Loser" Season 8 features a special theme of "second chances." Alison Sweeney ("Days of our Lives") hosts the popular series, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels return to train 16 contestants eager to get their second chances at a new lease on life.

Their individual stories are compelling on "The Biggest Loser" Season 8, from a firefighter (Allen Smith) whose health and job are at risk because of his weight to a military wife and mother of four (Tracey Yukich) who has always put others first. "The Biggest Loser 8" viewers will also meet a remarkable woman (Abby Rike) who endured the worst tragedy imaginable—losing her husband and two children in a deadly car crash—and who now gets a second chance to restart her life.

Last season's heaviest contestant and fan favorite Daniel Wright will also return on "The Biggest Loser" Season 8 for a second chance to finish the weight loss journey he started in Season 7, going from 454 lbs. to 312 lbs. He'll inspire a female social worker (Shay Sorrells) that has taken his place as the heaviest contestant in the history of "The Biggest Loser," weighing in at 476 lbs. Also included in the new season of players on "The Biggest Loser" is Amanda Arlauskas, a 19 year old who was voted in by America during the Season 7 finale of the show in May, and hopes to get a second chance to live the life she always dreamed of living. They'll all come together on "The Biggest Loser 8" for a second chance to transform their bodies, their health and ultimately their lives.

On "The Biggest Loser" Season 8, Alison Sweeney challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The unscripted and life-altering reality series gathers contestants from across the country to face real-life temptations, while being provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources in an effort to help them transform their bodies, health—and ultimately—their lives. On "The Biggest Loser 8," contestants work out under the supervision of professional trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper.

"The Biggest Loser" has become a worldwide hit airing in over 90 countries and produced in 25 countries. Since its debut in 2004, "The Biggest Loser" has grown to become a standalone health and lifestyle brand by developing tools and products inspired by the show and approved by its doctors and experts. Anchored by the online, subscription-based extension of the show, Biggestloserclub.com, The Biggest Loser Meal Plan, The New York Times best-selling books series, best-selling fitness DVD series, a line of appliances, fitness equipment, protein supplements and countless other health and lifestyle based products, "The Biggest Loser" consumer products program has generated over $50 million in spending with presence at more than 25,000 major retailers to date.

"The Biggest Loser" is a production of Reveille LLC, 25/7 Productions and 3Ball Productions. Ben Silverman ("The Office," "Ugly Betty"), Dave Broome ("A Model Life with Petra Nemcova," "Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope"), JD Roth ("Age of Love," "Beauty and the Geek"), Todd A. Nelson ("Unan1mous," "Beauty and the Geek") and Mark Koops ("Breakthrough With Tony Robbins," "Shear Genius") serve as executive producers.






THE BIGGEST LOSER: FACTS

Network: NBC
Genre: Reality
Runtime: 60 mins.
Premiere Date: October 19, 2004
Seasons: 8

Production Companies:
Reveille LLC
25/7 Productions
3Ball Productions




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Contestants on "The Biggest Loser," Season 8NBC Breezes into November SweepsHighlights include an all-new DreamWorks animated special "Merry Madagascar," the special "The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?" and many guest stars, including Elisabeth Moss, Tim Gunn, Jerry Stiller, Megan Mullally, Erika Christensen, Elisabeth Rohm, Rod Woodson, Jeff Dunham, John Laroquette, Jayma Mays, Jimmy Fallon and Christine Lahti. Read more...
Jillian MichaelsIn 'Losing It with Jillian' Michaels Takes to the RoadIn "The Biggest Loser" spin-off series, the renowned fitness trainer and wellness expert criss-crosses America and moves in with unhealthy families to help get them off their collective couches and put their lives back on more rewarding tracks. Read more...
Helen Phillips on "The Biggest Loser 7"'The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?' Catches Up with Past ContestantsPopular contestants from the past seven seasons will be featured on the Thanksgiving week special, showing how they look now and sharing what they've been doing with their lives since being on the show. Read more...
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THE BIGGEST LOSER: TWEETS

I feel really bad. Watching the biggest loser picking veggis from obamas garden all happy while i just ate half a farm at texas roadhouse
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I got a new phone, text me! :P jeffrey is the biggest loser on the planet, but i love him! :PPPPPPP
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December 2009 issue of Prevention - Ali Vincent of The Biggest Loser
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@Indigogirls What did US Weekly say about the Biggest Loser that was so horrible?
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Watching "The Biggest Loser." Jillian Michaels is like a dominatrix without the sense of fun.
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at the coffee shop; gettingn organzied for the Biggest Loser 30 day jump start. a bit harrowing! i need to get organized!
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@roblynam I plan on getting so fat that they have to rename the Biggest Loser to the Most Gigantic Loser just so I can participate
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@KevinQ22 Wanna get drunk and watch "The Biggest Loser" a lil later?
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watching The Biggest Loser on Hulu.com...should be blogging. BTW-think I'm going to go with Wordpress for my arts/crafts blog...
2 hours ago
Eatting, it makes me feel a lot better .. Watch ima have to be on the biggest loser when i grow up . Ugh
3 hours ago
I'm thinking Charlie Weis should pull some strings with NBC to get on The Biggest Loser
3 hours ago
Wearing my 42" jeans now. Let's hear it for the Biggest Loser workouts! Paying off in a big way.
3 hours ago
Heading to the gym after watching the biggest loser again. If a 400 lb person can stay on the treadmill no reason why me@205 can't.
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OMG! I am so in love with the biggest loser hand on nintendo wii!
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Hey todd I bet I can drink more loser tequila shots that you can! oh wait I 4got UR the biggest loser is KU history! Thanks bro! #kufball
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