The Biggest Loser season 8 premiere started with a theme of second chances.The contestants were taken to the place on the highway where last year’s contests finished the marathon. The first challenge was to race 1 mile to the finish line. But, before they could start they had to meet the final contestant, Daniel Wright of season 7, who is now 142 lbs lighter than when he started last season. The winner of the race would be able to pick their teammate first and they would both have immunity this week.
Tracey got started off fast with Daniel sneaking up behind her. She lost steam coming down the hill and Dan and the rest where passing her. Mo was the first sent to the hospital, with high blood pressure and dehydration. Tracey collapsed about 100 feet from the end. She was trying to crawl. Her legs had given out. All the contestants that could help, helped her get to the finish line. She promptly passed out and was unresponsive. She had to be flown to the hospital via helicopter. Both had to stay for observation. This was a huge wake- up call for many contestants.
As we got to know the contestants, we were told Abby’s wrenching story of her family being killed by a speeding driver. However, her faith and belief that God has something special in store for her keeps her going. This was heart wrenching to watch. “My name’s Rebecca, I’m 25 years old and I’ve been called fat all my life.” Wow, how many of us can relate to that? When it came time for choosing partners, Daniel chose Shay. He was the biggest contestant last season and she is the largest contestant this season.
First weigh-in and workout
Daniel 312/ Shay 476 ( biggest contestant ever)
Abby 247/ Allen 325
Amanda 250/ Rebecca 279
Sean 444/ Antoine 367
Liz 267/ Danny 430
Alexandra 309/ Julio 407
Mo 355/ Tracey (Hospital)
After the initial weigh-in, they hit the machines and the weights at the gym. That’s where they found out that Bob and Jillian would be working as a team this season.
The second hour of the show kicked off with Shay having a crisis outside the doors of the gym. She had stormed out after being told by Jillian and the contestants not to give up. But she got up and got back in and received a loving butt kicking from Jillian, who literally dragged her back to the ladder of doom.
The basic training followed with blood, sweet, tears and a whole lot of swearing. Shay almost quit then regrouped and came back.
Then it was off to meet Dr. Huizenga who does the health assessment and health wake-up call. (Metabolism, hormones, brain activity, ultrasounds every test imaginable. Sean, who thought he was just plain fat, found out that he had diabetes. and real ages where calculated.
The last chance work-out has everyone pushing to the limit and then some. Yay! Screaming and vomiting!
This week’s weight loss:
- Daniel 12/ Shay 17 Immunity
- Amanda 6/ Rebecca 18
- Rudy 28/ Dina 8
- Antoine 18/ Sean 22
- Liz 10/ Danny 24
- Allen 19/ Abby 15
- Alexandra 13/ Julio 13
- Coach Mo 19/ Tracey (still in the hospital!)
Who got kicked off? Alexandra and Julio were up for elimination. Both of them gave compelling arguments to stay at the ranch but it was Alexandra, the 20-year-old college student, who was sent home.
The update: Alexandra lost 13 pounds on the ranch and another 47 pounds at home to make a very grand total of 60 pounds down. And we also found out that she has a crush on someone at the ranch.
Next week: The contestants have to lose a combined 150 pounds. If they don’t, two people get sent home.
Learn more about The Biggest Loser Season 8 here.
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