UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – January 5, 2009 – NBC's hit weight loss series returns with its biggest season yet when "The Biggest Loser: Couples" premieres Tuesday, January 6 (8-10 p.m. ET). Alison Sweeney ("Days of our Lives") hosts and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels return to train 11 couples who begin the show with a combined weight of more than 3.5 tons.

The premiere kicks off with the contestants arriving at the ranch in teams of two, including mother/daughter, father/son, sisters, best friends, grandparents, cousins, an engaged couple and former models. Included among them are 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.).

First, they head to the gym to try working out on their own – unaware that Bob and Jillian are watching them via hidden camera, ready to surprise them and start picking their teams. After teams are chosen and they get settled in, the couples are off to compete in their first challenge for a prize that will prove to be very valuable. Also in the premiere episode, one contestant has an eye-opening health scare, and all the players are in for a shock when Alison Sweeney surprises them at the weigh-in with this season's big twist, sure to have dramatic consequences for almost everyone.

In conjunction with the new season premiere, "The Biggest Loser" is partnering with General Mills and Feeding America to launch the Pound For Pound challenge, an initiative that encourages Americans to lose weight and feed the hungry. For every pound viewers pledge to lose this new year, a pound of groceries will be delivered to a local food bank. The Pound for Pound Challenge gives Americans the opportunity to fight the hunger crisis and help families in their own communities by simply pledging to lose weight and getting healthy. People can visit www.PFPChallenge.com or www.biggestloser.com and enter their weight loss goals to join in. The challenge will be integrated into the show and viewers will get updates throughout the seventh season.

Americans can also donate directly at www.PFPChallenge.com and look for Pound For Pound lids and seals on specially-marked General Mills products. For each lid or seal mailed in, General Mills will donate 10 cents, enough to provide a pound of groceries, to Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief charity.

I'm super excited for this season to start!

woo hoo new season is here im already rooting for David, Daniel(Orange Team) and Tara, Laura (Green Team) lol

The quick turnaround from last season to this season is awesome. I'm glad they've been sticking with couples too. The couple dynamic makes the show very interesting. Alison Sweeney is also the best host the show has ever had. The previous hosts were horrible and Alison does a great job.

I hope Jillian wins again.

Whoo Hoo! It's tonight!

You didnt like Caroline Rhea? I actually enjoyed her and really cannot tell a difference between her and Alison, hosting wise. Both are great.

I'm rooting for the Orange team too! I really hope they succeed. They are too young to be that unhealthy :-(

Just a reminder to everyone - no spoilers, please.

"all the players are in for a shock when Alison Sweeney surprises them at the weigh-in with this season's big twist, sure to have dramatic consequences for almost everyone."

I wonder what this twist/shock is? Maybe they will allow everyone to stay and they actually just keep to whoever loses the most % wins. I would love to see that. all these people look so inspirational and they all look like it's a matter of life and death.

I didn't realize what I posted would be considered a spoiler. I guess I'm just wondering why they would even put the new book out there yet when this season hasn't even begun? It ruins the whole surprise if I know who is in that book, if they are going to make it to the finals.

What book are you referring too?

Cant wait for tonight woohoo

Well, we're not sure that it IS a spoiler, but I'd rather err on the side of caution.

Has anyone found any myspace pages on the new contestants

got my weights out and ready to work out with the players as I watch. 90 minutes and counting

Veebs exercises during the commercials... ... in between Margaritas

I figure I'll just pretend Jillian is yelling at me to keep doing my workout. LOL and hey if Bob goes off tonight like they showed in the previews, great even more motivation.

MMM margaritas... hmm none of that mix in the house though LOL

P.S. Chazee you always have the best smilies

What if the big twist is that the couples are being broken up from the very start? Bob gets one set, Jillian gets the other. That would also explain why it seems like Bob has one team more than Jillian.

I can't wait!!! I've been wanting the new season to start since the day the last one ended! Every time this show starts up, it helps motivate me to get myself moving as well. Woot!

Now that's a way to get me to exercise! Bring margaritas!

I don't think they have their myspace's up. I'm a puter geek and I couldn't find them.

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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – January 5, 2009 – NBC's hit weight loss series returns with its biggest season yet when "The Biggest Loser: Couples" premieres Tuesday, January 6 (8-10 p.m. ET). Alison Sweeney ("Days of our Lives") hosts and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels return to train 11 couples who begin the show with a combined weight of more than 3.5 tons.



WHAT is with this new setup with the boards? I am sure someone thinks it is
a good idea but it sucks in my humble opinion. PLEASE bring it back the way it
was which is more user friendly for those of us who are totally computer illiterate.

Kariina, what do you mean? The way the threads are organized? If that is what you mean, then I think you will eventually love it. It is much easier to find what you are interested in this way, and things are cleaner and neater. I love how the actual "show discussion" threads are separated from the "helping each other" threads. It is so easy once you get used to it.

Or is it something else you are referring to?

UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH expletive deleted, my local NBC has delayed the show until Sun at 1, so they can show the local cruddy university b-ball team play (no one cares the stands are empty so why pre-empt brand new shows to show it on tv dang it, where as they refuse to show the football games even though they almost always sell out) I don't wanna wait til Sun Anyone know if it will be viewable on the NBC site b4 then?

and I am fighting for satellite feed in this storm

How far along is Ali? She's going to be going into labor in the middle of this season. I wonder if the break is timed for her labor.

Oh man! That white team situation is scary but at least I know it wasn't at the hands of Jillian and Bob. Question: If he gets ill from the minimal exercise (that is shown on the television), then how will he do with the trainers. It was sad/creepy that he smiled right before passing out. Hopefully everything got better and they were able to stay.

Oooh, I gotta go get mine!


Well, not really. Too many calories to work off.


Not sure what you mean - is your page loading properly? Are you using Internet Explorer, Firefox, or another browser? You may need to clear your cache. Send me a pm if you are still having trouble.

WTH happened to my "Proud" song???????????? I was all ready to cry - that song makes me cry every single time I hear it. I am not happy.


Welcome kj4ever, our newest moderator!

I really hope that this season has the participants supporting each other and none of the drama of Vicky and Heba from last season.

Wow, not so sure how I feel about Jillian yelling at Jerry.

I like how the teams were picked. Seemed really fair and it explains how Bob ended up with the extra team.

Haven't done this blog thing too often - but why does that picture of Michelle + Jillian = thin Michelle appear 6 times so far???????? I am thrilled Michelle won too - but it spreads out the messages so much and 6 times is a bit much..........

Because it is in her sig line

I thought it was interesting that there's a video that joked about Vicki of TBL6 weighing in at 666. Now David and Blaine of TBL7 collectively weighed 777.

Just throwing that out there.

AMEN MAGGIE!!! COULDN'T AGREE WITH YOU MORE!!!

2 ask ur question she looks about 5 months. and poor jerry. i hope he comes back and gets healthy. interesting way the teams were picked. i think they should keep it this way. so far, everyone seems nice. that could change when team play kicks in but so far it seems the show went the inspiring route instead of the drama route. i think some people at BL were reading these boards. they listened! it looks like a good season.

I am so excited for this season. I hope these couples stay nice and supportive of each other. Unlike last season where I didn't like most of them.

ssssh......no s6

Hi everyone. I'm so new to this that this is my first post on here. I was hoping to find a live chat room so we could discuss the show as we are watching it. Am I just not finding one on here or is there not one?

That was so scary when Jerry passed out. I don't know how they are going to compete with people who could be their grandchildren.

Thanks - it had actually gotten to one point last season where instead cheering people on (as we all do!), I found myself hoping that Vicky, Heba & their husbands would just get off the show. They were so negative! Looking forward to watching them all slim down!!!

We are all live!!

Kel_Bel - are you in Kansas too?????? UGH! I was so mad. I even rushed home from the bank and was getting all ready and turn on the tv and there is a KU game on! Not being a Kansas native, I simply do not understand the Kansas fascination with their college sports teams. Will also be watching Sunday at 1, even though I am not happy about it. Hope this isn't a running theme throughout the semester.

I tried to find live tv stations on the net but couldn't find the episode... I think NBC typically uploads episodes for online viewing within 48 hours of the first broadcast.

I'm sorry. I don't know how to explain what I"m talking about. A forum is different from a chat room. You post replies in a forum. In a chat room you can just type and press enter and you follow a live conversation.

Vicky and Heba were like angels compared to Heather and Kai from season 3.

Sorry - I didn't realize there was a difference --- I joined here last season and kind of enjoy the blow by blow comments.

Check here

so far no long drawn out pauses, no three minute replays after every commercial and no product placement (except bodybugg which was neat). Seems like they are off to a great start. My only problem here is that our local station is all messed up and everything is squiggley.

Saw Bob & Jillian on "The Doctors" today and there was a plug for Bodybugg - I think I want one!!!

I'm really proud of Aubrey! She hung in there. I wonder who won though.