01 March, 2012

Biggest Loser - Coming Home

In the most recent episode of the prime-time drama series 'The Biggest Loser'; daytime soap star Alison Sweeney sent the teams home. In the wink of an eye, the show transformed from the Biggest Loser Prime-Time Drama Series, back to The Biggest Loser-Reality TV Show. So what happened?

For the first time this series, the contestants were separated and focus was moved back to what's been missing this season; inspiration. Instead of the drama filled aspect, we watched as the contestants competed against each other, found focus for their weight-loss goals and motivated each other. Gone was the bickering and arguing and camaraderie was at an all time high when it was revealed Chism was the one to go home. But will this continue to be so?

I find it highly unlikely, considering last weeks report of the contestants walking off the show in protest of a new twist which will allow previous contestants to come back and compete for the top prize of $250,000. It seems the series may once again degrade back to the Prime-Time Drama it has been this entire season. So what can be done?

I think it's high time the producers do whatever they can to save the show. If that's indeed what they want to do. One of the number one ways this can be done, according to others on Twitter, is bringing Jillian Michaels back. But after having left the series already, would she come back? Or does she consider the Biggest Loser the biggest loser?

It's always been my thought she'll one day come back. Primary reason involves an article of last year where she was quoted as saying, "I want to start a family. I'd like to take a year off of television ... I'm in the middle of the adoption process... putting all my energy into that for awhile... And then back to TV later in 2012". So is returning to the Biggest Loser beyond unreasonable to consider?

It might be interesting to note the tweets from both Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper of February 29th, 2012.
"@MyTrainerBob - I was working with @jillianmichaels today. Love!!"
"@JillianMichaels - Look what the cat dragged in! The team's back together again. Me and Bob Harper in the studio for an upcoming podcast."
What could the two be talking about? Perhaps they'll release information that they'll be working together again soon? Won't it be interesting to listen to her podcast with Bob Harper when it's available. So what do you think? Would you love to see Jillian Michaels return? What are your thoughts?

We (at least I) can only hope next season begins with Patrick Duffy in the shower, relieved to find out Biggest Loser 13 was only a dream, and Jillian Michaels is still on the show.

4 comments:

  1. I hope you are not right but fear that the drama that is As The Biggest Loser Turns is over. I truly loved this last episode. I'd be the first person to say Bring Back Jillian but you also have to pick contestants that are aware of what can happen and just deal with it aka no excuses.
    Pam

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  2. I meant to say the drama is not over. Dolvett is as in your face as Jillian and easy as Jillian on the eyes too. Who nos what the answer is but this season is truly the worst I have seen.
    Pam

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  3. Thanks for clarifying. I was a bit confused. I certainly don't think a return of Jillian would automatically fix the problems. As you say, the contestants need to be picked correctly also. Additionally, if Jillian were to return, I don't think that would automatically mean Dolvett needs to go. He's great and I hope he continues. They've done multiple trainers before.

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  4. I want Jillian back because she kicked ass and she rocks I love her :) and she is better then Dolvett :) And Bob and Jillian was cute together :)

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