Derek Jeter and Chef Curtis Stone on Tonight’s Biggest Loser

It’s an intense week on “The Biggest Loser” when the contestants learn from host Alison Sweeney that they will each face off against a player from the opposing team at weigh-in. The winner of the pop challenge gains considerable control by getting to choose who faces off against whom. Then New York Yankee and four-time World Series champ Derek Jeter gives the players a pep talk about the importance of teamwork before they embark on a wild baseball challenge. The challenge winner then gets a delicious and healthy Mediterranean meal prepared by acclaimed chef Curtis Stone. Later, one player breaks a “Biggest Loser” record at weigh-in, and then the contestants say goodbye to one of their own in the most emotional elimination so far of this season. Trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

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Teams Dig for Buried Treasure on “The Biggest Loser”

This week, the black and blue teams head to the beach to square off in a wild challenge that sends them digging for a buried treasure. The winning team will get a huge prize tickets home to see their loved ones — but there’s also a surprise twist! One team of contestants goes home and has emotional reunions with loved ones, but is quickly faced with the challenges of continuing to eat healthy and work out back in their everyday lives. Read more

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridges Opens in Utah

NBC Universal Television announced today that The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge is now open for business. This destination resort and spa, which is located in Ivins, Utah, has become the newest addition to a growing list of The Biggest Loser health and fitness products that are dedicated to helping people adopt a healthy, “Biggest Loser” lifestyle. The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge will offer guests a comprehensive weight-loss experience that focuses on exercise, healthy nutrition and education, similar to what the contestants on NBC’s hit weight loss series “The Biggest Loser” experience during their time on the Biggest Loser Ranch.

Guests at The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge are offered a minimum one-week weight loss program, but they are welcome to stay as many weeks as they wish. The average day consists of at least six hours of physical exercise, which includes a wide variety of aerobic alternatives from hiking in the majestic Snow Canyon State Park, to swimming, to kickboxing, to mat pilates. There is an emphasis on exercise and movement, but the weight-loss resort is also focused on helping people change their lives through education. The fitness program and education series are designed to prepare guests to begin a new, healthier way of living when they leave the resort and the goal is to allow guests to experience the same sort of structured and nurturing environment as the contestants on “The Biggest Loser.”

“Becoming the exclusive resort for NBC’s hit reality series is a natural fit,” said Renee Jarvis, Marketing Director for The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge. “Our philosophies are the same in that we offer a unique weight-loss opportunity in a calorie controlled and structured environment with motivation from professional fitness experts.”

The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge offers a comprehensive health and fitness experience for its guests. During their stay, guests are treated to three delicious meals a day, prepared by a trained, on-site chef and dietician. The low-fat, low-calorie meals are prepared with an emphasis on creativity and flavor. The total calorie intake is limited to 1200 per day. The delicious offerings include spinach and roasted red pepper frittatas for breakfast, couscous stuffed peppers with white bean and vegetable soup for lunch, and chicken breast with roasted root vegetables for dinner. Dessert is always served, including everyone’s favorite chocolate covered strawberries. Guests also learn how to prepare meals in a flavorful, low calorie way through on-site meal-preparation classes. Guests are offered a wide variety of aerobic activities including step toning and ball works as well as dance and core strengthening classes. In all, there are 20 different classes offered on the rotating schedule.

The weight-loss resort also focuses on training guests in adopting a new way of living, cooking, eating and staying fit. Guests have access to on-site licensed professionals, including a registered dietician and licensed counselor. These experts instruct guests how to approach meal planning and how to best recognize habits such as emotional and intuitive eating. Following the daily fitness schedule, guests are encouraged to relax and pamper themselves in the resort’s full-service salons. All services are geared toward relieving tension and restoring energy, balance and focus.

The Biggest Loser Now Casting

NBC’S HIT WEIGHT-LOSS SERIES “THE BIGGEST LOSER” LAUNCHING NATIONWIDE, 15-CITY SEARCH FOR NEW CONTESTANTS

Season Nine Auditions For Family Teams of Two To Be Held in Chicago, Detroit, San Jose, Tampa, Atlanta, Mobile, New York City, San Antonio, Dallas, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Des Moines and Los Angeles

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – June 15, 2009 – NBC’s popular reality series “The Biggest Loser” is launching a 15-city cross-country search to find new contestants for the next edition of the hit show. Family teams of two – including parent/child, siblings, husbands-and-wives, couples, cousins and in-laws – are encouraged to apply for the new season, which will air in early 2010. Season eight of “The Biggest Loser” will premiere in September 2009.

Casting producers are looking for outgoing and charismatic family teams of two, especially those who have the personality, desire and competitive edge to vie for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose weight, change their lives forever and compete for a grand prize of $250,000. Individuals who don’t have a partner can audition on their own. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of the United States. Read more

NASCAR’s Clint Bowyer guests stars on The Biggest Loser

In part one of this week’s two-part challenge, contestants divide the amount of weight they’ve lost so far among their opponents, with many ganging up on the player they feel is the strongest competitor. For part two of the challenge, the players head to the racetrack where they’ll meet NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer. Then each contestant will pull a two-ton car – plus the weight added on from part one of the challenge — for almost a quarter of a mile! Also, the competition goes to singles this week and contestants are given their original colored shirts to wear for the rest of the competition. And later, one contestant breaks “Biggest Loser” records at a weigh in that finds several players hitting big milestones. Alison Sweeney is the host, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

The Biggest Loser airs Tuesdays from 8:00 PM-10:00 PM EST on NBC.

Season 8 Of The Biggest Loser Now Casting!

Everyone’s favorite weight loss reality show is casting for its eighth season (sorry Celebrity Fit Club). This year they are searching for both teams and individuals to take part in the competition. So if you’re a person with WANT, DESIRE, COMPETITIVE EDGE, and a great personality, this is the show for you. Take this once in a life time opportunity to change your life forever and have the chance at a $250,000 prize.

-DID YOU GAIN THE WEIGHT AFTER PREGNANCY AND HAVEN’T BEEN ABLE TO TAKE IT OFF?
-WERE YOU AN ATHLETE WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER AND THEN LIFE GOT IN THE WAY?
-DO YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY OR TO START DATING AGAIN?
-ARE YOU A GRANDPARENT WHO WANTS TO BE AROUND TO SEE YOUR GRANDKIDS GROW UP?
-ARE YOU FINALLY READY TO LOSE THE WEIGHT ONCE AND FOR ALL?

WHATEVER YOUR REASON IS, WE ARE SEEKING BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND PARTNERS!

How to Apply:
Step 1: DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION – CLICK HERE
Step 2: MAKE AVIDEOTAPE (only DVD or MINI DV will be accepted). PLEASE TAKE A PHOTO OF YOURSELF AND INCLUDE IT WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Step 3: MAIL THE APPLICATION, PHOTO AND TAPE TO US ASAP (photo and tape will not be returned)

What to include in your 10 MINUTE videotape:

Show us why you should be on The Biggest Loser. Make your video as personal as possible. Start with your name, age, hometown, height and weight. Take us on a tour of your typical day at work and home. Let us know (and see) why losing the weight is so important to you! Show us, don’t just tell us, why you need to lose the weight. And, Remember, we want to see your personality shine. Have fun and good luck!

SEND YOUR VIDEO, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION AND A NON-RETURNABLE PHOTO ASAP TO:
The Biggest Loser Casting
c/o Central Park West Productions
P.O Box 578
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-0578

> Check back with NBC.com for an open call in your area
> You must be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the U.S.
> You can audition with a partner or on your own!

A season of first-times and a suprising twist on The Biggest Loser

It’s the biggest season ever on “The Biggest Loser” when trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels train 11 couples who begin the show with a combined weight of more than 3.5 tons. It’s also a season of firsts for the show, with the series’ oldest players yet (63-year-old grandparents), youngest male contestant (18), heaviest female contestant (379 lbs.) and heaviest contestant ever in the history of the show (454 lbs.). Teams of two – including mother/daughter, father/son, sisters, best friends, grandparents, cousins, an engaged couple and former models – all come together hoping to transform their bodies, their health, and ultimately, their lives. In the season premiere, one contestant has a health scare and all the players are in for a shock when host Alison Sweeney surprises them with this season’s big twist at the weigh-in.

The Biggest Loser 2 hour season premiere is a 8pm on NBC

Reality TV Movie:Reality Horror Night

Reality Horror Night, a new Feature Film created by Sean Pomper will be filmed in Long Island, New York. A new kind of Horror Movie based on a Reality Show created by Sean Pomper. Fame Demands Fortune President and C.E.O. Sean Pomper is Executive Producer of the film.

America’s favorite Reality Stars from such hit shows as Survivor, The Biggest Loser, The Mole, I Love Money, Rock of Love, Celebrity Fit Club, Momma’s Boy, MTV True-Life, I Wanna Work for Diddy, and The Amazing Race are invited to participate in a new TV Show where the prize is $1,000,000. Before the first contestant is voted off, a “freakish accident” happens, and they meet their demise. When the second and third guest “bite the dust” our contestants discover that they are not only playing for $1,000,000 but playing for their lives.

This light-comedy, light-horror, suspenseful film ponders the question…”Would you kill for $..1,000,000?” Little do our Reality Stars know that this night might be considered a scam, a scam for their lives.

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Jerry Rice, Steve Young and Chef Rocco DiSpirito guest star on The Biggest Loser

From NBC:

 – It’s Thanksgiving week at the “Biggest Loser” ranch, and contestants will be celebrating with turkey, football and very special guests! First, NFL Super Bowl MVPs Jerry Rice and Steve Young stop by to put the contestants through NFL-style drills. Then celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito helps the contestants make a healthy version of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Later, the contestants are really thankful when they receive special videos from home.

Biggest Loser Trainer Jailed for Assaulting a Six Year Old

Anthony Badalamenti, who, as a personal trainer, helped overweight contestants lose weight on The Biggest Loser, proved that he was indeed the biggest loser of all when he was arrested on Friday on suspicion of beating his girlfriend’s six year old son with a weightlifting belt.

According to the  Nassau County, New York’s police department, neighbors heard the boy calling for help and contacted police. When the police arrived, the lights in the residence suddenly went off and the crying stopped, and no one answered the phone or the door.  After knocking the door to the home down , authorities  found they young child in his room, “crying, with multiple lacerations, contusions and bruises.” More specifically, the boy had multiple lacerations and bruises on his right hand, right leg, and buttocks. The landlord of the building, Joe Salerno, said that he had heard the child being beaten for more than a month before he decided to finally call the police. He waited so long because he thought, “it was a private matter.”

Badalamenti and the child’s mother, Jessica Muniz, were both arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, possession of a dangerous weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. The boy is currently staying with relatives.

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