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'The Biggest Loser' on NBC

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'The Biggest Loser' on NBC

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Reality Show:

'The Biggest Loser'

Network:

NBC

First Aired:

October 19, 2004

Host:

Comedian Caroline Rhea (Seasons 1 - 3)
Days of Our Lives star Allison Sweeney (Season 4-Present)

'The Biggest Loser' Premise:

Overweight contestants are challenged to lose weight while facing grueling workouts and real-life temptations. Participants are divided into teams, and the weakest individuals are eliminated each week. The participant who loses the most weight at the end of the competition wins a grand prize of $250,000.

Winners:

Season 1: Ryan C. Benson (Lost 122 pounds)
Season 2: Matt Hoover (Lost 157 pounds)
Season 3: Erik Chopin (Lost 214 pounds)
Season 4: Bill Germanakos (Lost 164 pounds)
Season 5: Ali Vincent (Lost 112 pounds)
Season 6: Michelle Aguilar (Lost 110 pounds)
Season 7: Helen Phillips (Lost 140 pounds)

Produced By:

Reveille LLC, 25/7 Productions, 3 Ball Productions and NBC Universal Television Studio.

When To Watch:

Tuesday nights at 8 pm ET/PT

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