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You've seen The Biggest Loser and the amazing transformations contestants have gone through in a short period of time and thought to yourself that you want to do the same. If you are 100 pounds or more overweight and have a genuine desire to lose weight on the reality show, read on for information on how to become a contestant on The Biggest Loser.
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Tips
- Make sure you can commit to the program, including a new lifestyle of healthy eating and strenuous exercise
- Be honest and upfront during the casting process
- Show a genuine desire to lose weight
- Be certain to read and complete the application completely
- Give it your best in your video or at your audition
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Know What You Are Getting In To
''The Biggest Loser'' season five contestant Maggie King describes how your life changes when you are on the show. She talks about how you are thrown right in to the strenuous workouts. King continues on to talk about how continuing a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise is critical to long-term success. The weight loss process is not easy and requires a big commitment and a ton of determination, both during and after the show.
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Introduction
Losing weight is not easy, but with the right determination and drive it's very possible. If you have a strong desire to change your life by losing 100 pounds or more, applying to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser is likely the easiest part of the process. -
Step 1: Know the Requirements
While a desire to lose weight and being 100 pounds or more overweight are the two main requirements, there are a few additional stipulations that all prospective contestants must be to be considered for the show.- You must be 18 years or olderhttp://www.nbc.com/casting/Applications/BL10-Contestant-Application.pdf
- You must be a legal U.S. residenthttp://www.nbc.com/casting/Applications/BL10-Contestant-Application.pdf
- You may not hold a public office and agree not to hold any public office for one year after the show airshttp://www.nbc.com/casting/Applications/BL10-Contestant-Application.pdf
- You must be available to filming and willing to travel to filming locations as designated by the producershttp://www.nbc.com/casting/Applications/BL10-Contestant-Application.pdf
- You must submit to medical and psychological testing as well as to a background checkhttp://www.nbc.com/casting/Applications/BL10-Contestant-Application.pdf
Step 2: Complete the Application
Each prospective contestant must fill out an application to be considered for the show. While the application asks about your background, personality and health, it's pretty painless compared to the strenuous workouts you will participate in on the show itself.- Download and print The Biggest Loser contestant application
- Read, complete and sign the application form
- Complete each question clearly and completely suing dark-colored ink
- Be honest and upfront, show a genuine desire to lose weight
- If you plan to participate with a partner, have your desired partner complete an application as wellhttp://www.nbc.com/casting/
Step 3: Attend an Open Casting Call
Prior to filming each season, NBC holds open casting calls across the United States for prospective contestants. Information on open casting calls are listed on the NBC website as information comes available.- Visit NBC.com to find open casting calls in your area or at an area to which you could visit on the selected day
- Be sure to arrive early to make sure the producers have time to meet you
- Dress comfortably and professionally
- Bring your completed application, a photo and identification
- Act natural and show the producers why you stand out from the crowd
Step 4: Create a Video
If you cannot attend an open casting call, you may submit a video directly to the casting agents and producers for consideration. Producers receive thousands of videos, so make your standout from the pack.- Videos must around 10 minutes in lengthhttp://www.nbc.com/casting/
- Videos may only be in DVD or Mini DV format; posting a video on YouTube and providing the video link is also an optionhttp://www.nbc.com/casting/
- State your name, age, hometown, height and weight clearly at the beginning of the videohttp://www.nbc.com/casting/
- Describe your personality and be creativehttp://www.nbc.com/casting/
- Include why you want to lose weight, why you think you could be The Biggest Loser and how your weight affects your lifehttp://www.nbc.com/casting/
- If you'd like to compete with a partner, you tape may include both of you togetherhttp://www.nbc.com/casting/
- Send your video, completed application and photo to:
- The Biggest Loser Casting
- c/o Central Park West Productions
- P.O Box 10037
- Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-0578http://www.nbc.com/casting/
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