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Exclusive: ABC Developing Mega-Weight Loss Reality Show
ABC is close to ordering eight six episodes of an extreme weight loss series from "The Biggest Loser" producer 3 Ball Entertainment, two people familiar with the deal said.
Unlike "Loser," a competition/elimination series, the untitled ABC/3 Ball project will be a sort of "Extreme Makeover: People Edition," with each episode focused on the weight loss journey of a single morbidly obese person. It's expected the participants will have as much as 200 pounds to lose.
Because you can't lose that much weight safely in four or five months, producers will follow the individuals for as long as a year, resulting in what's expected to be dramatic transformations and end-of-episode reveals.
While the subjects of the show will have access to a trainer and weight loss advisers, they won't be living in a camp-like, TV-created environment. They'll have to shed the pounds while living at home with their families or loved ones, battling the daily temptations faced by anyone trying to lose weight.
J.D. Roth, Todd Nelson and Brant Pinvidic of 3 Ball are expected to serve as executive producers of the project. It's the first big project set up by 3 Ball since the company hired Pinvidic to head development earlier this month.
Multiple networks were interested in the project, but the series ended up at ABC.
CAA represents 3 Ball and packaged the series.
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Claudia Renee Says
I am so freaking excited about this new show and I only pray I get picked I have struggled with Weight my entire life and I am ready to take a stand ounce and for all...ABC PLEASE PICK ME........I'M READY
Donald Eaton Says
I too have seen the show Beth is referring to,it was very sad.I believe a new show like this will be helpful in showing what people like this have to endure and they do not deserve our scorn and ridicule.I believe that heavy people are very discriminated against and that it is socially acceptable to do so.I feel this is totally unacceptable!!
DAREN HALL Says
IF YOU GUYS COULD IMAGINE WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE IF YOU COULDNT GO IN TO PLACES THAT DIDNT HAVE THE CORECT SEATS OR DRIVING A CAR TO A FRIENDS HOUSE FOR THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE YOU COULDNT FIT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE CAR.THESE ARE THINGS EXTREMELY OBISE PEOPLE DEAL WITH ON A DAILY BASIS BUT IF THATS NOT ENOUGH THEY HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE CONSTANT STARING AND RIDACULE FROM SOCIETY BECAUSE THEY THINK THIS PERSON IS THIS WAY BECAUSE OF CHOICE.I AM A FAIRLY LARGE GUY MYSELF AND THE OTHER DAY I HAD TO PAY MORE TO GET ON A GREY HOUND BUS BECAUSE OF MY SIZE WICH STILL REALLY HURTS WHEN YOU HERE THAT AND IM NOT THAT BIG.THIS SHOW WILL BE ALL THE TRUTH OF WHAT A PERSON WILL GO THROUGH TO GAIN THE SMALL AND THE BIG THINGS IN LIFE THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HAD A CHANCE TO EVEN THINK ABOUT BECAUSE OF THE REALITY OF THE MATTER.IN SHORT IT WILL BE ONE SMALL STEP FOR THEM AND ONE GIANT LEAP FOR THE REST OF THERE LIFES
DAREN HALL Says
my brother is trying to get with youll he is the greatest guy in the world i think about him every day and the things he misses out on because of his weight.i wish youll had enough time to get to know him then i know youll would give him a chance plus he would be the highlife of the show he probaly would be upset at me if he found out i wrote you but i am praying that you will do this miracle for him if theres anyone in the world who deserves it ,its him (James Curtis Carter) aka big curt is what he goes by.right now youll are my only hope to saving my little brothers life and if you have a brother im sure you understand how i feel thanks for helping the people you decide to help im sure there in the same place well gotta get back to work thanks for taking the time to read this and i know you will be a blessing in someones life i just prey its my brothers
dietfood Says
eat healthy, when you start to lose fat, you are probably going to get constipated, it happen more frequently than we care to admit. fiber food and natural foods is good.
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Linda Hibbard Says
Try wearing wearable weights like “Body Togs” scientifically based weighted sleeves worn on your arms & legs under your clothes all day. They increase calorie burn, muscle tone & bone density. Weighted vests work great too! Go to: http://www.WomensPersonalFitness.net
Carolyn Says
Will they come back in a couple years to see all the weight these people will gain back? Of course not.
Beth Says
I have seen a tv show called Inside Brookhaven Obesity Clinic (Discovery Health) and it was the MOST depressing show on television. Another show like that might be on the air, but I will NOT be watching it. It is so freaking depressing - sort of like watching Intervention for fat people. Not a good thing at all.
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