Season 5 2010

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On Sunday at 6.30pm The Biggest Loser 2010 debuted as we met the contestants for the first time. They stepped on the scales for an extremely moving first weigh-in and then attempted a 4km marathon. Plus, there were some incredible results at the first competitive weigh-in.

Allan and Romi left Camp Biggest Loser in the first elimination and the contestants dug deep in a beachside challenge. The contestants shared their personal stories in front of a full theatre audience in a confronting public speaking task and at weigh-in, Rick was the Biggest Loser, losing 8.2kg.

Geoff returned to Camp Biggest Loser after being released from hospital and the couples faced their first temptation. Daina ate six dishes, culminating with a giant crème brulee. By consuming an incredible 4112 Calories to win immunity, this devoted sister ensured Caitlin had another week in the competition.

Daina and Caitlin paid the price for Daina’s temptation Calories in Michelle’s training session, but the sisters made a breakthrough regarding their relationship. Rick was overjoyed to see his girlfriend as a reward for his weight loss and together, they shared the special news that they are having a baby.

A midnight raid by the Commando resulted in the contestants moving a mountain of rock and sand in a dirty quarry until dawn. The pain was worth it, however, when a key at the bottom of the pile unlocked a chest at Camp Biggest Loser containing letters from home

In Master Class, Shannan and Michelle demonstrated their favourite stretches. Dr Norman Swan explained why diets don’t work and recommended making a permanent switch to a more Mediterranean style of eating. Janella Purcell cooked three healthy and great-tasting dishes, and Sharif from the last series returned to inspire the contestants.

Geoff had to leave The Biggest Loser because of his health problems and it was revealed that in the next elimination, one contestant of the eliminated couple will be staying to be Wayne’s new partner. Shannon, Chris, Phoebe and Jenni were below yellow line - who will be staying?

Emotions ran high in the elimination room with Chris on the defensive. Having been eliminated, Jenni returned home and Phoebe stayed as Wayne’s new partner. Chris opened up about his previous financial difficulties to his teammates and a training session with the Waratahs was a welcome escape from the tension.

Both brain and brawn were tested in this week’s challenge. One partner had to answer nutritional questions correctly – a wrong answer resulted in 5 litres of water being added to the suspended bucket their partner was trying to hold up. Caitlin and Daina won and have immunity for another week.

Shannan zeroed in on Chris during interval training and was pleased when Chris stepped up, while Michelle worked on Elise’s self-confidence during her session. As Biggest Loser of the week, Wayne was rewarded by a visit from his wife and kids, who were all surprised by how different he looks.

The contestants were surprised to have a training session with Olympic sprinter Matt Shirvington and even more surprised the next day to find they had to tackle a 10km run. Wayne won and gave his prize of three phone calls home to Lisa, Shannon and Phil, who were very grateful.

In Master Class, Shannan and Michelle demonstrated core-strengthening exercises. Dr Swan spoke about heart disease and Janella showed the contestants how to cook in bulk and freeze portions for healthy meals during the week. For the Master Class challenge, the contestants cooked healthy, tasty versions of familiar fast food meals.

Phoebe was shocked to find out there’s an existing alliance, The Firm, which she is now part of as Wayne’s partner. Chris boxed his anger out with Shannan after last chance training and at weigh-in, two Firm couples – Teneale and Elise, and David and Phil – fell below the yellow line.

In the elimination room ‘The Firm’ was revealed to the other contestants for the first time, Shannon suggested the remaining 4 be called ‘The Leftovers’. The alliance members stuck to the rules and voted out the contestants with the lowest percentage, so we said a sad goodbye to our pretty in pink contestants, Teneale and Elise. Later we saw Phil get into the ring and punch out his bullying frustrations with boxing legend Anthony 'The Man' Mundine.

Wayne upset his fellow Firm member, Caitlin, by playing temptation. Phoebe couldn’t finish her Mexican dessert, however, and Caitlin and Daina won the power to choose which couple will go head to head against the other couples in the coming week. The sisters nominated themselves to train on their own with Michelle.

Wayne gave away his family visit for being the Biggest Loser to Phil, who was overjoyed to spend time with his wife and two children. Michelle addressed the tension between Caitlin and Daina in her training session with them, telling Caitlin to stop being a victim. In Shannan’s session, the boys enjoyed the extra competition of Rick and Joe.

Michelle had no patience for Caitlin’s tears in training, while Wayne told Shannan the alliance was over. The prize for winning three different events in the challenge was a 2kg advantage at weigh-in, with Caitlin and Daina competing against contestants of their choosing. Daina won the 100m sprint and an agility contest, while Caitlin won a tug-o-war, and now the sisters have the weigh-in advantage.

In Masterclass, Shannan and Michelle demonstrated core-strengthening exercises. Janella whipped up some healthy options for food on the go and Dr Norman Swan spoke about emotional eating. Special guest, mountaineer Lincoln Hall talked to the contestants about surviving his near tragedy on Mt Everest and the contestants made gym equipment out of junk for the challenge.

In last chance training, Shannan tried to inspire confidence in his team while Michelle was impressed with Caitlin’s improved attitude. At weigh-in, the five couples weighed in first with some good numbers, but they couldn’t beat Caitlin and Daina’s combined weight loss percentage of 5.98%. The sisters will now decide which contestant leaves in elimination.

Wayne told Daina and Caitlin before elimination he was willing to leave and they carried out his wishes when it came to the crunch. After the contestants farewelled Wayne, they found out they were now competing as singles and Hayley revealed where they were on the leaderboard individually so far.

The contestants battled through a muddy obstacle course in the quest to win immunity. They had to haul tyres through the mud and place them on other contestants’ poles to knock them out of the contest. The girls teamed up against the boys, but it was Phil who was victorious when he put the final tyre on Rick’s pole.

Shannan had a boxing session with contestant Shannon and was impressed with his determined mindset. Phil gave away his Biggest Loser prize of a family visit to Joe, who was delighted to spend time with his girlfriend, Lucy. Hayley had another surprise up her sleeve, however, and Phil’s jaw dropped when his all-time favourite Canterbury Bulldogs player, Hazem El Masri, arrived to hang out with him.

In a shocking twist, Hayley offered the contestants cash to leave the competition – forever. In the order of where they were on the leaderboard, Hayley offered the contestants amounts that increased by $5000 every time, until a visibly upset Chris accepted $15000 to leave. This means he’s gone for good and can’t return to compete in the 42km marathon.

Shannan and Michelle gave the contestants fun ideas to be active with their family and friends, such as bike-riding and basketball. Dr Swan dispelled myths about carbs, while Janella whipped up some healthy meals with complex carbs. Paralympic champion Kurt Fearnley shared his experience of crawling the Kokoda Track and the contestants had a breakfast cook-off for a peloton of hungry cyclists.

In last chance training, Shannan helped Phoebe get back on track after she broke down, upset and unmotivated. At weigh-in, Phil broke records with an incredible 14.7kg loss. As Biggest Loser of the week, he’s the first male of the competition to weigh in less than 100kg. Caitlin and Daina fell under the yellow line, setting the scene for a sister vs sister elimination.

At elimination, Caitlin and Daina thanked Phil, Joe, Rick and Dave for respecting their wishes and voting out Daina. Caitlin was angry at the others for voting for her, but then apologised, saying she doesn’t want to be an angry and bitter person anymore. The contestants had a training session at Bondi Beach with the Bondi Rescue boys and the lifesavers put them through their paces on the sand and in the water.

At temptation, there were prizes, as well as immunity to be won. The contestants had to eat chocolate in order to take a spin on three prize wheels. David won weights, a holiday, immunity and also the power to decide which contestants will compete against each other in pairs this week at weigh-in, where four contestants will fall below the yellow line.

Shannan and Michelle each encouraged Jarna and Lisa to fight for their place in the competition this week, even though they don’t want to compete against each other. Phil gave his Biggest Loser family visit to Lisa, who was shocked and elated to see her two daughters and husband arrive.

The contestants competed against each other in pairs in 10 minute challenges involving rowing machines, weights, treadmills and spin bikes. Phil, Lisa, Shannon and Rick won their contests and as a result, Joe, Jarna, Phoebe and Caitlin have no access to the gym or to their trainers for the rest of the week.

Shannan demonstrated various chest exercises and Dr Norman Swan spoke about sleep apnoea and other sleeping disorders, and the importance of good sleep hygiene. Janella cooked healthy BBQ dishes and used Japanese ingredients such as miso paste and tamari sauce to add flavour to a BBQ baby snapper. Swimming Coach Laurie Lawrence motivated the contestants and in the challenge, they worked together to create work outs you can do with different injuries.

While Shannan did last chance training with the others, Joe, Caitlin, Phoebe and Jarna trained themselves. Rick opened up to Shannan about wanting to go home and Shannan helped him realise he should stay in The Biggest Loser as long as can. Lisa was the Biggest Loser of the week at weigh-in., while Phil, Phoebe, Caitlin and Jarna lost their head-to-head battles. The four fell below the yellow line and are now up for elimination

Jarna was eliminated and said a sad goodbye to her partner Lisa, who cried again when she told their trainer Shannan about Jarna’s departure. Shannan was extremely proud of Lisa’s Biggest Loser achievement, though. Michelle and Shannan took the contestants to Eastern Creek raceway, where they enjoyed a supercar pit stop challenge with V8 Supercar champion, Craig Lowndes.

After training, Michelle gave Rick ultrasound pictures of his baby. Immunity was up for grabs in a watery challenge which saw the contestants attempt to keep their balance on a platform made of poles suspended over a pool. As the poles were taken away one by one and the contestants lost their footing, Phoebe kept her cool to be the last one standing.

Before the 21km half marathon, Hayley explained the winner would get a unique opportunity which could see them well in the competition. Dave couldn’t compete and Shannon and Lisa weren’t allowed to tackle the whole race. Phil crossed the finish line first, followed by Joe, Rick, Phoebe and Caitlin. Hayley then told Phil he had to choose another contestant to tackle the “challenge” ahead of him, without telling him what it was.

Phil chose Joe to join him in his unknown challenge and they were both shocked when the Commando then rolled in driving an army truck. Phil and Joe left with the Commando to train with him for five weeks in an isolated NT location. They will weigh in against each other when they return for a place in the final four.

Michelle’s dog helped her demonstrate how a game of Frisbee can get your heart rate up. Dr Swan talked about goal setting and past contestant Sean Holbrook spoke about beating diabetes. Janella cooked couscous as a breakfast option and the contestants made healthy lunches for a gym class in the Masterclass challenge, which Rick and Lisa won with their wraps.

Shannan’s boxing trainer joined the boys for last chance training, while Michelle inspired the girls to aim to be The Biggest Loser of 2010. Caitlin took a tumble off the treadmill but hopped back on. Phil was shocked to have gained weight at the Castaway weigh-in, while Lisa and Caitlin fell below the yellow line back at Camp Biggest Loser.

It was a hung vote at elimination and Caitlin was sent home because her weight loss percentage had been lower than Lisa’s at weigh-in. Caitlin gave the double bracelet to Rick before she left. The Commando put Phil and Joe to work at Simpsons Gap carrying logs and pulling ropes, as well as the weight of the Commando himself. Shannan and Michelle took the other contestants surfing with world champion surfer Layne Beachley.

Shannan trained Lisa and Phoebe and Lisa lifted 80kg, while Phoebe ran at 19km p/h on the treadmill. It was makeover time the next day, when the contestants were transformed at Joh Bailey’s salon. Both Lisa and Shannon cried when they saw their new appearance, and all the contestants loved their new looks. Afterwards, they donned new clothes to hit the runway for Shannan and Michelle.

One by one the contestants showed off the results of their makeovers to Shannan and Michelle. They also saw how they looked on a giant screen and then were reunited with their loved ones. Shannon was over the moon to see his fiancée, as was Rick to see his girlfriend. Phoebe apologised to her Mum for her past behaviour, Lisa saw her husband and Dave’s wife was amazed at his transformation.

For temptation, each contestant was left alone in a room bursting with different kinds of food, including hamburgers, hot chips, pies, lollies and a chocolate fountain. Phoebe ate three small shot glasses of chocolates and lollies in a bid to win immunity, but didn’t even come close to the 2791 Calories which Rick consumed. In NT, the Commando made Joe and Phil swim to pull a dinghy full of equipment.

In Masterclass, Shannan and Michelle outlined a weight training programme for beginners, consisting of chest press, lat pull down, shoulder press, squats and swiss ball curl. Janella demonstrated some healthy dishes you can serve at a dinner party and world champion triathlete, Craig Alexander, visited to give the contestants some inspiration. The health segment focussed on looking after your feet and fitting them with proper footwear for training.

Michelle and Shannan both pushed the contestants extremely hard in last chance training, while the Commando put Phil and Joe to work with sledgehammers. At the NT weigh-in, Phil was overjoyed to have shed 7.8kg. Rick was shocked to find he had gained 500g and he was stripped of immunity because he had put on weight. Both Rick and Phoebe were below the yellow line and face elimination.

At elimination, Rick said goodbye to the other contestants when Shannon’s vote sent him home and passed on the double bracelet to David before he left. The Commando had Phil and Joe train with indigenous Australian athlete Kyle Vander Kuyp and the kids from Red Dust Role Models. The four contestants left at Camp Biggest Loser found out they were off to New Zealand, where they met Shannan and Michelle on a North Island beach.

In New Zealand, the contestants met Shannan and Michelle at the top of Kitekite Falls. Below them the three tiers of the waterfall made up a vertical drop of 70 metres. One by one, the contestants abseiled down the falls with Shannan or Michelle. Although nervous at first, the Biggest Losers ended up enjoying themselves, with Shannon even stopping on the way down to admire the scenery.

On a tall ship in the Bay of Islands, both Phoebe and Lisa climbed 40 feet up the rigging with Michelle, before jumping into the water after they climbed half way down. David swam under the hull of the ship to the other side. Shannon wasn’t able to do the same at first, but once he had some flippers and added weights, he was able to duck dive and make it to the other side of the boat.

The contestants kayaked to a beach and then dug for treasure chests in the sand, which contained objects and letters from home. Dave found his karate black belt, while Lisa cuddled her husband’s shirt. Shannon was excited to fit into his old football shirt and Phoebe was touched by a letter from her Mum. After a training session with the Commando, Phil and Joe were told to pack their bags because they were heading north.

In the New Zealand Masterclass, chef Charles Royal introduced the contestants to traditional Maori cooking. With Maori elders, The Biggest Losers learned some positive affirmations and were given pendants. They then confronted the challenge of jumping off the 200 metre high Sky Tower in Auckland. Despite her terror, Phoebe did the SkyJump, which Lisa and Dave also completed. Shannon couldn’t do the jump because of weight restrictions and was upset to miss out.

The Commando took Phil and Joe to the stockman’s quarters on a property where they were now staying and then made them pull out a quad bike which was stuck in mud. In New Zealand, the contestants made their way through a series of gates on a beach hike, adding the weight they lost each week of the competition to their backpacks as sandbags. At the finish, they removed the backpacks and enjoyed feeling free of their former weight.

At the Top End, Phil opened up about issues stemming from being bullied after the Commando confronted him. At weigh-in, the contestants at Camp Biggest Loser were pleased to find out there would be no elimination this week. David was gutted to gain 100g, however, and as a penalty, he had to take the nothing bracelet from Shannon and can’t compete for immunity this week. Lisa had to decide who would have the double bracelet, and took it for herself.

The contestants found a letter for themselves and the trainers, which told them to go to the weigh-in room. There, Hayley showed them footage of Phil, Joe and the Commando in the outback. The other contestants had not known of their whereabouts and were impressed and a little intimidated by Phil and Joe’s appearance. Michelle and Shannan wanted them not to be daunted by the footage, but to use it as motivation for their training sessions.

For offsite training, the contestants had a dancing lesson with Jason Coleman and other dancers, which they all enjoyed. Immunity was up for grabs in a challenge where the contestants had to race to winch up the five flags of their fellow contestants. David couldn’t compete because of gaining weight. After Phoebe and Lisa’s flags were hoisted, they were out of the challenge and Shannon won immunity.

Australian racing cyclist Rochelle Gilmore led the contestants in an intense spin session. Each of their spin bikes was hooked up to a car and their pedalling powered the headlights, with the contestants having to keep above a certain amount of RPM. Phil and Joe had to clear away junk to make a training area for the Commando to punish them in. Hayley took the contestants swimming and had a special lesson with Shannon

Nerves set in as the four contestants left at Camp Biggest Loser looked down the barrel of another weigh-in and elimination after having a week’s reprieve when no-one had to leave. The contestants talked tactics while at the Top End, Phil and Joe prepared to step on the scales as well. After last week’s low numbers, Dave's 8.2kg loss at Camp Biggest Loser was a highlight, but there was only one spot above the yellow line.

This was a particularly traumatic elimination and like none the contestants have had to endure before in this year’s competition. The usual pre-elimination politics were particularly charged and it was heartbreaking for everyone in the room when Phoebe was sent home. The contestants sadly farewelled their good friend and Camp Biggest Loser’s resident ‘Superfreak’, Phoebe.

The eliminated contestants arrived at Camp Biggest Loser ahead of the 42km marathon. When Shannan asked who was backing themselves as a winner, Daina put her hand up confidently. Michelle then trained the eliminated contestants, pitting Daina against Jarna on the treadmills and Wayne against Rick. Shannan trained Lisa, David and Shannon, who are all determined to not let the former contestants get the best of them.

Phil and Joe began their 42km marathon at 2.00am and if they completed it, $20,000 would be donated to the Red Dust Role Models. Phil finished first and Joe also completed the marathon. In Sydney, the other contestants started their 42km. Shannon was allowed to walk 10km, which he did to find his fiancée at the end. At the half way mark, Wayne was in front

Romi dropped out of the marathon at the 23km mark while Caitlin nearly did at 21km. She saw her father and sister, however, and they encouraged her to finish. Wayne was the male winner and Daina was the first female to finish 42km. Caitlin completed the marathon to the cheers of the crowd at the finish line. Wayne and Daina then collected their black Biggest Loser t-shirts, signifying they were back in the game.

Janella cooked a healthy birthday cake and made muffins for a healthy after school snack. Dr Swan spoke about how to resist temptation and Michelle showed the contestants how to make the most out of workouts if you’re time poor. Fitness expert and successful businesswoman Rowena McEvoy shared some words of inspiration and the contestants each cooked a seafood meal for the Masterclass challenge. Shannon was chuffed to finally win a Masterclass challenge with his prawn stir fry.

In the Top End Joe celebrated his 21st birthday with a coconut present from Phil and an impressive weight loss result. Wayne struggled in his first Camp Biggest Loser training session for some time, but still managed to stay above the yellow line at weigh-in. Lisa and Shannon were also above the yellow line. In a shocking turn of events, David again gained weight, falling below the yellow line to now face elimination with Daina.

At elimination, Lisa and Shannon voted for David, sending him home. Before he left, he gave the nothing bracelet to Daina, saying he didn’t want to give it to someone who he thought might win The Biggest Loser. The Commando made Phil and Joe pull a trailer of their training equipment weighing 120kg up a hill. Lisa, Shannon, Wayne and Daina had to each move 3 square metres of apples into cars and Lisa finished first.

With the finale so close, the remaining four contestants head off to the picturesque Blue Mountains in NSW for a heart stopping challenge. But this is no ordinary challenge - it will put their desire and determination to win to the ultimate test.

After months of blood, sweat and tears, tonight the final four contestants get revenge on their trainers Shannan and Michelle. It's payback time as they swap roles and the contestants train the trainers.

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It was time for Phil and Joe to weigh in against each other for a spot in the final four. Joe came out on top to join Lisa, Wayne and Shannon in the final four. It was then time for all The Biggest Loser contestants of 2010 to hit the stage for the finale and show Australia what they’ve achieved. Lisa was the winner of The Biggest Loser for 2010 – the first female Biggest Loser ever in Australia! Joe took second place and Shannon was third.

Tonight, the contestants of this years Biggest Loser take to the stage dramatically lighter and almost unrecognizable. It's the finale to a game where everyone comes out a winner. But who will be declared this years Biggest Loser?