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The Biggest Loser: The show that changes lives and inspires a nation.

In the 5th season of "The Biggest Loser," Biggest Loser Couples was unveiled during a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 8/7c on NBC.

The first reality series where everybody "loses," "The Biggest Loser" offers severely overweight participants the opportunity to undergo a radical physical makeover without any kind of surgery.

The series challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The unscripted and life-altering reality series gathers contestants from across the country to face real-life temptations, while being provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources in an effort to help them transform their bodies, health -- and ultimately -- their lives.

The show provides strong-willed and hopeful contestants with challenges, temptations, weigh-ins and eliminations until the final contestant remains to claim the title of "the biggest loser." Each team works out under the supervision of professional trainers.

The series has become a worldwide hit airing in over 75 territories with 25 local productions. It has also produced two New York Times best-selling books and a burgeoning online lifestyle club www.biggestloserclub.com that allows those at home to learn all they need to live a healthier life.

The season finale, which aired on April 15, 2008, revealed the first ever female winner - Ali Vincent, who shed 112 pounds over a 6 month period to win the the grand prize of $250,000 prize and the title of Biggest Loser....

The Biggest Loser - The official site on NBC.com. Video, pictures, team standings, episode updates, cast bios, where are they now for last seasons cast, game play rules, weight loss information, games, tools, calculators, diet center and inspirational findings for those of us inspired to tackle those few, or not so few, pesky pounds.

The Biggest Loser - BuddyTV - The latest updates with cast profiles, news on who's in and who's out, recent spoilers and rumors.

The Biggest Loser - TV.com - Features photos and news about The Biggest Loser, season one and two. Cast BIOS, episode recaps, and more.

The Biggest Loser - Reality Blurred - Updates and info on the show as it winds down and more as it gets ready to begin a new season with plenty of links to other reality TV offerings.

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