Biggest Loser
The Australian series is a bit more sensible

Right at the point where I had almost given up on the redemptive value of BL because season 13 has been such an explosive disappointment, I find the Australian version and my faith is restored.

With 13 seasons under their belt, the BL cannot seem to keep a nonwhite contestant long enough to become a winner. With the AUS version, they don't seem to have any nonwhite contestants for it become a problem except season 7. It is delightful to find the trainers want to see weight loss and press the contestants to overcome their emotional attachment to eating excessive amounts of foods.

They share that aggravating schtick of trying to get the contestants to confess deep dark issues on camera. (HEY! No one's business but the contestant and the trainer. We don't need contrived fake moments.)

The board discussions are also pretty good. I am glad NBC gave the rights to other countries so they can give the public a chance to watch the weight loss concept without killing our enthusiasm.

Company: Biggest Loser
Country: USA

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