How To Ace Your Biggest Loser Private on Camera Casting Call Back
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When to come
Arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment. No need to come any earlier. If the front desk does not know where you’re supposed to go, then just hang out in the lobby until someone comes down to get you.
What to bring
Have your paperwork filled out. Before you get here. They will read off of it! What to bring – Bring Pictures – Bring them both on paper for the casting people to see and on disk or usb key so they can be emailed. Be prepared to leave behind anything that you bring. Don’t even ask for it back. Bring pictures from when you were young till now. Hopefully they show a progression of when you were young and lovely until you were older and fatter and uglier 
These are the pics I took to my casting call back.
I printed out my pics on 8 x 11 paper and glued them to large poster board and PUT THEM ON A DISK that the casting directors could take back with them. You do NOT have to do exactly this. But you get the ideal. If you do bring pics then have good stories to go along with them.
How to dress
Come dressed very nicely. Hair done, nails done, clean shaven or waxed. Think of it as a chance to appear on camera an impress America. Don’t come looking sloppy. Don’t overdo it. Accentuate the positive. If you have great eyes then accentuate them don’t downplay them. If your in a uniformed profession now is the time to wear that uniform – very nicely press and all mind you!
Also expect the Casting Directors to take a very up close polaroid picture of you before you leave. So make sure you look good.
What To Expect
The setting
1 couch 2 chairs 1 camera – Real simple. You are the star!
On the way up to the room
Make them your fan! Know the names of the casting directors – address them by such. (I still know the names of my casting directors Adam and Liz from way back in 2004). Build a rapport with them. Ask them about them! Ask how they got into the business, where are they from etc. But dont be fake, be sincere.
What to say and do
Type A personalities get cast for the show, and I would add, The Type A of Type A’s. The point is to be outgoing and outstanding! Treat the casting directors like they are your close relatives and you are just hanging out with them.
Tell stories about your life that are funny and revolve around you (and your teammate if applicable). Don’t sit around like a rock and not say anything. Show them your personality. Your trying out for a tv show not a job in a library. When a cd asks you a question take the opportunity to take the question and absolutly run with it. Talk it up!
Additional Info: If the casting directors instruct you in a certain way then you need to follow their direction. If they want to know about some painful event then go down that line of discusion. Don’t switch topics to something else. They are asking you something for a reason.
The Season Six plus Joelle Factor – If you don’t need the show then dont even show up. If you fine with the size you are then don’t apply.
Hook or Themes
If you have a story accent that story. Always the Bridesmaid? Tell them and show them. Bring the bridesmaid dresses. Lost the love of your life? Bring pictures of those lost loves.
Are they looking for teams – then play that up. Two doctors should come dressed like doctors and bring cadaviers. Two lawyers should come with gavels. I am kidding. Maybe. But do bring props etc.
Be witty, be very chipper. Be open and free. Talk about your kids with cancer. Reason for wanting the show. Etc. Talk about why you ‘must have’ the show. Never leave the room saying ‘I wish I had said this’. Have no regrets.
Your Weight.
Round up. Little fat people do not make it on the show.
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Talk to you soon and remember,
There’s a Winner Within You!
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You rock, thank you, this is a big help!!! I’m going to the casting in Phoenix Arizona Sat 3/7 and am sooooooo excited!!!! I will rock their socks off, and I have the power of The LORD behind me, so how can I lose!!!!
God bless you for helping out all of us who still want to answer that question “What have you done today to make you feel proud”
Robin
Hi!
Thank you so much for all of the great advice. I was lucky enough to meet you briefly at the detroit casting on saturday…and I got a call back! I have never been more excited in my entire life.
Hey Pete!
It’s Kate from Detroit (the pushup trainer).
Thank you so much for you help, advice and encouragement today! It was so nice to be greeted by a friendly face. I also wanted to compliment you on the awesome work you are doing with your seminars. Way to give back!
Hope to hear from you soon!
Kate Toohig
I waited in line in Detroit for 8 hours….it was freezing. I heard people talking about VIP passes. How do I get one? One girl said she googled it online but I can seem to find it anywhere. I want to go to Columbus, but the long wait in 14 degree temps was brutal. I want to keep trying, I need this now, but waiting that long in such cold temperatures is hard physically. Yes, I know the show is too, but I saw over a 100 people with these passes just jump right in. I will take any advantage I can get. Can you help?
By the way it was nice meeting you.
Pete it was great meeting you again! Thanks for the tips on the call back!
Can anyone tell me what the next step is after you’re chosen to do a background check, bio and additional home video? Where do I go from here? Thank you!
Check out MatthewMcNutt.com They talk about the process regularly over there.
Glad they helped. When is your call back?
Hey Kate! Great job. Hope they call you soon.
Hopefully I see you at the call back.
Thanks for the kind words.
Thank you so much Pete! I wasw sweating my call bck this morning HARD CORE! But now I feel better about things. I’m going in to this with the same attitude as Saturday I was born ready for this! And hopefully thats enough. And really JAx didn’t grill she was actually the coolest person I have ever met! Reminds me alot of my best friend so I felt really comfortable with her. Maybe thats why I got a callback.
Hi Pete
Do you have any suggestions on what type of pictures or how many pictures I should bring with me to the audition?
Example:
Shirt / no Shirt
Before & Now photos. (I was once skinny, in shape and athletic)
Are you going to be in Phoenix for the auditions? Also, can I request to be your friend on Facebook?
Erin,
How early did you line up for the auditions?
my callback is in detroit tomorrow! Will you be there?
Hey pete thanks for all the advice i dont think the call back could have went any better it was asome.
Pete, thanks so much for all your advice you’ve given about the casting process. You have always been one of my favorite contestants. And your site is wonderful!
Hi Pete,
Is it safe to say that if I haven’t received a callback yet from a casting on 2/28 that I won’t receive a call?
Try http://www.matthewmcnut.com and read in the responses, it will be on there for that VIP pass…I did a search as casting directors for the biggest loser and found mine on a myspace page. It may take 24/48 hours so do it early!
Pete! awesome I am ready for this one, I have the cheerleaders on a FB group and I won’t wait outside at all and I am just soo ready. Someone mentioned that they were born to do this, oh yeah baby! Born and ready. My 4 year old said that I can go to the Biggest Loser and she PROMISED she wont cry, I said its okay baby… aww how sweet.
Pete,
I just want to sat that I have been an internet fool. Looking for tips and such for casting, call backs, and etc. I now just visit your site because you have all that I need to know. You are my inspiration and I hope for those that are reading this this will help them. Don’t look for the quick answer. Even though Pete is responding I see alot of questions asked that if someone takes the time to read and watch the videos the answers are there. Because of that I am confident that I will do very well at my call back on Monday. I couldn’t of done it without your help and dedication. I can only hope that when I MAKE IT TO THE BIGGEST LOSER that I too will be able to give something back like you do everyday. THANK YOU SO MUCH! HUGS AND THANKS TIMES A MILLION FOR YOU PETE.
I also wanted tosay that last year I met you in Detroit casting call and you gave me some
really great advive. Thanks Pete.
Hiya Pete,
Never spoke nor met you, however, your advice has been a godsend. I followed your instructions to a tee. I walked into my 1-on-1 prepared with my photos on cd as well as printed, some clothing, and my beautiful well-dressed made-up self. I made sure to choose the color the best flattered my skin tone and I kept hearing compliments throughout the interview about how beautiful I looked and how confident I carried myself. The room was set up just like your picture and that put my mind further at ease. I nailed my interview thanks to you and Matt (and God). Thanks a bunch!
Hey Pete!
These postings have been so helpful–I really hope that your advice as well as my competitive and outgoing personality, my story, and “cute face” can get me onto this show! I do have an important question though. I’ve been trying to find the “due date” of the applications and can’t for the life of me find it online. Do you know when the video and applications are due? Is there a location in California that is “open casting” this month? Feel free to email me–I’ll take as much help as you’re wiling to give! Thanks so much and I have to say, congrats on the weight loss! I’ve watched so many of the small clips of The Biggest Loser and seeing all of you INSPIRES me!