NBC's The Biggest Loser is truly a reality TV phenomenon. The show follows a group of obese contestants for many, many physically and emotionally intense weeks as they compete to regain their ideal weight and good health.

The participants work out with professional trainers and follow medically supervised diets. Some succeed, some falter, and the lively peer group dynamics ensure that the drama is always cutting edge. The stakes are high -- last year's winner lost 214 pounds and won $250,000. While that level of weight loss is extraordinary, most players come away lighter and inspired to continue their active, healthier life styles.

Now the search is on for new competitors to take on The Biggest Loser challenge, and this time the casting call includes retirees!

According to casting associate Holland Striplin, the program seeks outgoing persons with lots of personality, the competitive spirit, and a very strong desire to change their lives. A press release from The Biggest Loser says, "We're looking for contestants ready to shed the pounds once and for all!"

SFA professionals, you may have heard a client express interest in appearing on the show. Other readers, perhaps you think you'd make a terrific candidate! If so, you don't have to audition alone -- if preferred, you can do so with a friend, co-worker, or family member. To try out, attend one of the open casting calls to be held nationwide this month, or forward an application and videotape to The Biggest Loser. All tape submissions must be postmarked by September 4, 2007, so for the quickest details click on "The Biggest Loser."

Press release information sent to SFA is included below.

NBC'S THE BIGGEST LOSER IS BACK!

WE ARE SEARCHING THE COUNTRY FOR INDIVIDUALS OR TEAMS OF 2 WHO WANT TO COMPETE TOGETHER ON THE BIGGEST LOSER SEASON 5!

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED AUDITIONING FOR THE BIGGEST LOSER BUT THOUGHT YOU’D RATHER AUDITION WITH A FAMILY MEMBER, CO-WORKER OR FRIEND? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE!

COME BE A PART OF THE BIGGEST PHENOMENON IN REALITY TELEVISION. We are looking for OUTGOING & CHARISMATIC individuals with PERSONALITY who have the WANT, DESIRE and COMPETITIVE EDGE to vie for this all- expense-paid chance of a lifetime.

NOW CASTING:

• TWINS

• FAMILY MEMBERS
  (Including but not limited to: parent& child (18+), cousins, siblings, married couple, engaged couple, grandparents, etc.)

• CO-WORKERS

• FRIENDS

• RETIREES

• INDIVIDUALS

WE’RE LOOKING FOR CONTESTANTS READY TO SHED THE POUNDS ONCE AND FOR ALL!

WHETHER YOU’RE AUDITIONING WITH A FAMILY MEMBER, FRIEND OR ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT ME ASAP!

LAST YEAR’S WINNER LOST 214LBS* AND WON $250,000!!!

TAKE THE FIRST STEP: Email your contact info, photos and a little bit about you (& your teammate, if applicable) to biggestloser5casting@yahoo.com, or call Holland at 310.727.3337, ext. 71234

*results not typical

You must be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the U.S. to apply

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