Biggest Loser US

With obesity now one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States, The Biggest Loser wanted to broaden their reach this season, pay it forward and motivate communities - not just contestants - to get healthy.

It's a week of surprises for the contestants, starting with news from host Alison Sweeney that the competition is getting bigger with the addition of two new players who didn't make it to the ranch in the premiere but have been saved by trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.

ne contestant expresses a wish to go home this week, creating drama and tension in the house, while another group of players form a secret alliance.

After hearing from host Alison Sweeney that two people will be going home this week, the contestants face their first temptation in the form of cupcakes, one of which represents a potentially huge prize for the winner that could grow more valuable each week.

Five contestants who didn't make it to the ranch in the premiere episode now return, all vying for a spot back in the competition.

The contestants start their week hearing surprising news from host Alison Sweeney that at this week's weigh-in, only one person's weight will count for the blue team and the black team.

It's the adventure of a lifetime when "The Biggest Loser" contestants are whisked away on military trucks to Camp Pendleton, where they will live and train like Marines for the week.

Host Alison Sweeney greets players with the news that the black and blue teams are being dissolved, and instead, they'll be competing as pairs this week.

This week, the competition moves to singles, so contestants will compete on their own without partners or teammates from this point forward.

It's one of the most eagerly anticipated events every season - "The Biggest Loser" makeover episode! First, the remaining seven players head to the salon of celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves, who crafts great new looks for each of them, and then they're off to a People Magazine photo shoot.