The Biggest Loser is a reality television format which started with the American TV show The Biggest Loser in 2004. The show centers on overweight and obese contestants attempting to lose the most weight; the winner receives a cash prize. There are different variations of The Biggest Loser around the world. Each country has made its own adaptation of the show; however, the contestants always have the same goal: to lose the highest percentage of weight to become the "biggest loser". There is no minimum or maximum weight limit for the show but most males tend to weigh over or near 300 lb. Females tend to weigh over or near 200 lb. In addition to individual contestants, some seasons in some international adaptations have featured couples or even whole families.
| Creator | Ben Silverman, Mark Koops, Dave Broome, J. D. Roth |
| Original work | The Biggest Loser |
| Television series | The Biggest Loser (independent international versions, see below) |
| First aired | October 19, 2004 |
About The Biggest Loser
Competition series featuring obese contestants looking to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight. The series has been presented by Caroline Rhea, Alison Sweeney and Bob Harper.
Achievement of The Biggest Loser
Spin-offs of the series included The Biggest Loser: Special Edition and Losing It with Jillian, the latter of which featured trainer Jillian Michaels.
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Latest information about The Biggest Loser updated on July 28 2021.
