The contestants battling the bulge during season seven of The Biggest Loser are Carla Triplett, Joelle Gwynn, Daniel Wright, David Lee, Sione Fa, Filipe Fa, Blaine Cotter, Dane Patterson, Damien Gurganious, Nicole Brewer, Tara Costa, Laura Denoux, Ron Morelli, Mike Morelli,Estella Hayes, Gerald Hayes, Jerry Hayes, Helen Phillips, Shanon Thomas, Cathy Skell, Kristin Steede, Amanda Kramer, and Aubrey Cheney. More about the Biggest Loser contestants below.
Carla Triplett and Joelle Gwynn
Carla Triplett, 36, is an assistant bank manager from Southfield, MI. Joelle Gynn, 41, is a non-profit founder from Southfield, MI. Carla Triplett and Joelle Gwynn are best friends.
Sione Fa and Filipe Fa
Sione Fa, 28, is a landscape company owner from Maricopa, AZ. Filipe Fa, 26, is a lube technician from Mesa, AZ. Sione Fa and Filipe Fa are cousins.
Blaine Cotter and Dane Patterson
Blaine Cotter, 27, is a college counselor from Gilbert, AZ. Dane Patterson, 27, is a real estate appraiser from Mesa, AZ. Blaine Cotter and Dane Patterson are cousins.
Damien Gurganious and Nicole Brewer
Damien Gurganious, 31, is an industrial designer from Brooklyn, NY. Nicole Brewer, 37, is a wardrobe stylist from Brooklyn, NY. Damien Gurganious and Nicole Brewer are engaged.
Tara Costa and Laura Denoux
Tara Costa, 23, is a model/finance manager from New York, NY. Laura Denoux, 24, is a model/sales director from Miami, Fl. Tara Costa and Laura Denoux are former models.
Ron Morelli and Mike Morelli
Ron Morelli, 54, is a City Councilman (retired food distributor) from South Lyon, MI. Mike Morelli, 18, is a student from South Lyon, MI. Ron Morelli and Mike Morelli are father and son.
Estella Hayes and Gerald "Jerry" Hayes
Estella Hayes, 63, is a retired nurse from Wheaton, IL. Gerald Hayes, 63, is a retired engineer from Wheaton, IL. Estella Hayes and Gerald "Jerry" Hayes are married grandparents.
Helen Phillips and Shanon Thomas
Helen Phillips, 47, is a retired retail manager from Sterling Heights, MI. Shanon Thomas, 29, is a massage therapist from Centerline, MI. Helen Phillips and Shanon Thomas are mother and daughter.
Cathy Skell and Kristin Steede
Cathy Skell, 48, is a real estate closing agent from Shiocton, WI. Kristin Steede, 28, is a business owner from Greenville, WI. Cathy Skell and Kristin Steede are mother and daughter.
Amanda Kramer and Aubrey Cheney
Amanda Kramer, 30, is a cosmetologist from Boise, ID. Aubrey Cheney, 28, is an information and education specialist from Gooding, ID. Amanda Kramer and Aubrey Cheney are sisters.
Daniel Wright and David Lee
Daniel Wright, 19, is a student from Willow Spring, NC. David Lee, 23, is a student from Fuquay-Varina, NC.
