The Biggest Loser" returns for season eight with a special theme of "second chances" – and a must-see premiere on Tuesday, September 15 (8-10 p.m. ET). Alison Sweeney ("Days of our Lives") hosts the popular series, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels return to train 16 contestants eager to get their second chances at a new lease on life.

Their individual stories are compelling, from a firefighter (Allen Smith) whose health and job are at risk because of his weight to a military wife and mother of four (Tracey Yukich) who has always put others first. Viewers will also meet a remarkable woman (Abby Rike) who endured the worst tragedy imaginable – losing her husband and two children in a deadly car crash – and who now gets a second chance to restart her life.

Last season's heaviest contestant and fan favorite Daniel Wright will also return for a second chance to finish the weight loss journey he started in season seven, going from 454 lbs. to 312 lbs. He'll inspire a female social worker (Shay Sorrells) that has taken his place as the heaviest contestant in the history of "The Biggest Loser," weighing in at 476 lbs. Also included in the new season of players is Amanda Arlauskas, a 19-year old who was voted in by America during the season 7 finale of the show in May, and hopes to get a second chance to live the life she always dreamed of living. They'll all come together for a second chance to transform their bodies, their health and ultimately their lives.

"The Biggest Loser" has become a worldwide hit airing in over 90 countries and produced in 25 countries. Since its debut in 2004, "The Biggest Loser" has grown to become a standalone health and lifestyle brand by developing tools and products inspired by the show and approved by its doctors and experts. Anchored by the online, subscription-based extension of the show, Biggestloserclub.com, The Biggest Loser Meal Plan, The New York Times best-selling books series, best-selling fitness DVD series, a line of appliances, fitness equipment, protein supplements and countless other health and lifestyle based products, The Biggest Loser consumer products program has generated over $50 million in spending with presence at more than 25,000 major retailers to date. Check out www.biggestloser.com for more information.
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The show cannot start soon enough for me....the wait is almost over!!

I just finished setting my vcr for tonight so I can watch it in peace after everyone is in bed LOL

I'm antsy for it!!

^^That is my situation as well niagaragrl......I do not want any distraction while BL is airing!!

I know!! I can't wait! I set my DRV so i can watch it over the weekend while I'm on the Treadmill!! (I get bored with so many commercials.)

I am looking forward to tonights premiere. Even though I will miss the official airing, I have my PVR set and ready to go!

GO TEAM JILLIAN!!

Congrats on the weight loss Murlin.... ..welcome to the forum!

lol - I'd never survive till the weekend hehehe

Feels like its been too long!

Chazee - Exactly!

TBL is actually the only show I care to watch so regularly. Well, in January we watch AI as well, but same thing - I record TBL so I can watch it in peace - makes for late nights those nights LOL

I knew the new season was coming. I can't believe it's starting tonight! Yeah.

Woo! Back here to the boards for another season...so excited! Hope this season is great this time around.

I’m quite excited about the Season starting tonite…..and I’m going to try not to check the board until afterward. I’m on the West Coast, so it’s really easy to cheat and find out what happened before the opening credits roll. Everyone; be sure to move your body today, and have a great evening.

I am so excited for the show to start tonight!! I've been struggling with weight loss my entire life and I'm only 28. I was always the fat kid growing up. In High school I tried Atkins and lost about 60 lbs. Then I went off to college and gained alot of that weight back. In December of 2007 I joined LA Weightloss and started workingo ut hardcore to The Biggest Loser video's with Bob Harper. I loved those video's!! Well for some reason I was so sick and tired of trying to lose weight I actually put my mind and body in it 110% and lost 58.8!! I was so so happy!! I got to a point thought that I was too comfortable. I told myself I worked hard for the last year, I can take a break and eat what I want to and drink what I want to. Now, I'm to the point where I gained 20 lbs back that I had lost!! I keep telling myself over the last 6 months that I will get back into working out and eating right, then another day goes by, and another day, and another..... Well that day is finally here. I have my meal plans figured out and I'm going to see what I can accomplish by the end of the season. I would like to drop 30 lbs and tone up everything. I bought Jillian's Video's and they are hard core. So to sum it up, today is my day to start my second chance along with the rest of the biggest losers!! Let the journey begin BIGGEST LOSERS!!

Hi kids! I've been a lurker for quite some time. This season, I thought I'd chime in on the fun. Looking forward to tonight!

Other than waiting for nbc to post the episode on the website and the reruns on FLN, is there a web simulcast of the show? I don't have a vcr or dvr, and won't be able to watch the show tonight. I just moved in with a roommate (who doesn't like the show?!?!?!?!) and I don't want to wait to see the show.

BL!! Yeah!! the only program I MUST see and will prioritize above everything else. I would love to have the opportunity to be on BL, but it would have to come to Canada first. I can't understand why they haven't brought it here.

Best of luck to you Buschie! Congratulations on your past weight loss and focus on that to keep your motivation going. I have lowered my cholesterol 50 points and now I'm working on the old triglycerides so I'm going to try to workout along with the season too. Working out/eating right with the contestants/board members hopefully will give us both the will to keep our motivation going and make this a lifestyle change instead of a passing phase. Good luck!

Im so excited for the new show to start, Ive really missed it!

I hope this isnt considered a spoiler, since its out there for anyone to see:


Wikepedia is all set up for it already with everyones weight, height and BMI.
The teams are all set up too.
This will be great..wish I could skip the commercials though.
Dona

I am soooooo excited! Woo hoo!

Why has Canada not produced their version of TBL? I mean, it is produced in over 40 countries.

No spoilers please.

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VERY excited to see the show tonight! Saw two of the
contestants are from the KY-Indiana area! Getting all
my chores done so that I can have peace and quiet to
watch the show

I cannot wait for tonight! I have to confess to becoming lazy during the summer, gaining 15 pounds back from the 22 I had lost. I want my second chance to reach my 75 pound goal.

My elliptical's going to be smoking during the show! What should we do for commercials?

T-25 minutes.....can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!!!!!!!!

Almost time!

Here we go guys............ Two minutes and counting!!!!!!!

I'm going to be doing exercises on the floor during the comercials...who's with me?!!!!

Woo Hoo!

Love this show!!!!!!!!!

Go Daniel!

Wow!

Woah! They look like they are going to have to get tough with them this season.

OMG!

Gawd..I've already started crying

I'm crying already!!!!!!

Here we go people!

Aww

So far, I really like all these people. There are usually a few I don't care for. However, this year, I think I'll be rooting for all the contestants! Great!

To all the contestants,
Good luck and be careful what you wish for you are about to get your butts kicked.

Dammit there goes my first tear....10 minutes in

Ali really looks great after losing all that baby weight, too.

Hi everyone! I've been lurking since the end of season six. My husband bought me a laptop for our anniversary so I could watch and join in the discussion at the same time. I can't wait to see what the season brings.

Wow, this is going to be great. They all look like such nice people. I am so excited and happy for all of them.

YAY!!!! We are FINALLY back!!!

Commercial break. Crunches on the floor....see 'ya on the other side

I wonder who is it going to be?

Is it Helen????

Lucky you, what a nice gift! We'll all have a great time, I'm sure.

Daniel

Daniel!

Welcome, everyone!!!! So exciting to see so many new people! chazee and I are 2 of the moderators here at the BL board, so please feel free to send either of us a pm if you have any questions.

Also, please make sure you read through the FAQ and Forum Rules before posting. Thanks!


Ooooh, I knew I was forgetting something! I will post a list shortly.


Me too!!!!