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The Biggest Loser
NBC's The Biggest Loser , a show known for its incredible weight loss makeovers, will reveal an exciting makeover of its own when the popular series returns on Monday, January 4 (9-11 p.m. ET) with new host Bob Harper, a new "Temptation" theme, an updated state-of-the-art gym, a new logo, fun format changes and a return to the popular team vs. team competition. Dolvett Quince and Jen Widerstrom return to train eight contestant teams of two, all with compelling stories. Seven teams (spouses, parent/adult child, siblings, relatives, best friends) will know each other, but one team will be two strangers - former "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant and the original "Survivor" winner, Richard Hatch, and 'The Voice' season two semi-finalist Erin Willett. Having both been in the NBC family previously, the two share the same goal as the other 14 contestants - to change their lives and get healthy. The renovated "Biggest Loser" gym, featuring a new interior and exterior branded with the new logo, has modernized equipment to help contestants better achieve their fitness goals, including eight high-tech monitors on the walls of each side of the gym that will track contestants' calorie burns as well as heart rates. Half of the gym will be dedicated to Team Dolvett and the other half dedicated to Team Jen. The weigh-in will be very different this season with a new look and double scales, so contestants on opposing teams can weigh-in side by side, making the weigh-in even more compelling to watch. The contestant house is also getting a whole new look for season 17.
Metadata: TVmaze · CC BY-SAEvery chapter of the story.
60m1. Time For Change
60 minTwelve people who want to get healthy and transform their lives arrive at 'The Biggest Loser Campus.'
60m2. A Big Loss
60 minA loss by one team causes emotions to run high as the contestants push harder to meet their goals.
60m3. Supporting the Team
60 minTwo contestants overcome their insecurities and emerge as leaders during this week's challenge.
60m4. Messages from Home
60 minAll the remaining contestants finally get to reconnect with friends and family.
60m5. Diving In
60 minThe contestants take a dive into fitness as friendships grow stronger.
60m6. Overcoming Obstacles
60 minOne contestant faces an unexpected obstacle, forcing their team to come together in new ways.
60m7. Going Solo
60 minThere are six contestants left—and no more teams. Everyone is wearing the same uniform now. That means they also have to hold themselves that much more accountable for every minute, every rep, every calorie, every challenge, every pound if they intend to stay any longer. Just when you think they've been pushed to the brink, think again. This burn is going to turn into an inferno.
60m8. Boosting Morale
60 minThe contestants get the encouragement they need to keep going forward on their adventure.
60m9. Final Four
60 minThe final four contestants revisit a fitness milestone to see how much progress they have made.
60m10. Finale
60 minAll twelve contestants return to The Biggest Loser campus for one final weigh-in, to see where they've come since they started. One person will win $100,000 and the title of The Biggest Loser . One of the eliminated contestants will win the $25,000 At-Home Prize.
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