Comments on: How To Become a Contestant On The Biggest Loser – Pt 4

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:52:35 +0000

How often can you talk to your family back home? I have an 8 yr old son that I have never been away from. I think the idea of changing myself would be worth it, but I am not sure how this would make him feel (to be gone that long without phone calls ect).

By: Putvain

Putvain — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:43:09 +0000

Pete,
What should I do I live in Newport Vermont in the middle of nowhere. How do I figure out what I need to do or where I need to go. Could u Plz send Yr response to Bputvain@yahoo.com. Or how do I find out the criteria’s. Is there a web site or e-mail ?? Thank u for talking Yr time for answering my questions !!

By: stacy

stacy — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:12:42 +0000

I have tried all kinds of diets and yet im still at 280 pounds. I am 5′ 3′ and very unhappy with myself , i pray that there is someone who can help me. I take care of elderly people and i love my job, but its hard for me but i do my job.I need an angel to help me with my weight problem. GOD BLESS

By: leigha

leigha — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:39:45 +0000

Ok so I have arthritis and a hip replacement. I do have trouble with some exercises so I guess that would rule me out. I am very short and fear I am at the point of no return…. I just want help/ direction. I can do an eliptical machine and some weights but do have limitations.. Is there any hope for me?

By: keith

keith — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:00:18 +0000

when do they start giving call backs for the next season?

By: Micheline Ricker

Micheline Ricker — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:53:25 +0000

Pete- Thanks for all the advice and answering the money question. I am surprised they give you anything at all… but that defiantly helps. We are going prepared with applications already filled out, photos and “our story” written out. Hopefully someone will read it and think we are must haves for the show. We want it so bad! How did the Detroit casting calls go?

By: Lindy B

Lindy B — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:13:59 +0000

sorry, after rereading my post, I am not sure if it was clear: what I meant to make clear is that there were no general questions to the group, no time when all could be commenting. We each got our 20-30 second slot to ’sell’ ourselves, and no other group conversation took place. Which is why I suggested planning out a ‘mini-speech’ just in case.
ok, once again, good luck!

By: Lindy B

Lindy B — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:07:30 +0000

oh, and not that I am moaning, but I also drove over 4 hours to get there. Only mention it because of the person you talked about in your tips, about complaining about their time!! If its not worth it to you, then stay home and just watch the show and enjoy it!

By: Lindy B

Lindy B — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:17:16 +0000

Thanks Pete I have really enjoyed your comments and suggestions! I went to the OKC casting call. Didn’t work out for me, but despite the fact of standing in very cold weather for 7 hours (my back and sides starting cramping from all the shivering, lol!) I am glad I went and gave it a shot.
The interviews here went a little different then what you have described. At our table (and the other table too, so I was told), the CD talked a little about the process, then gave each of us about 20 – 30 seconds to introduce ourselves and state why we wanted to be on BL. I was prepared for questions about the show, or something along those lines, so others reading your tips might also want to think out a ‘mini-speech’ just in case they get a similar format.
I think I started off ok, but as I went on I got a little nervous (this just being SO important to me, sigh….) so I started talking too fast and showing the nervousness. The CD had to cut me off. When I thought about it later, I am sure the nervousness was a death knell to any chance of getting the call back (after all, it IS television) I think I would be great on the show, but was not able to project what I needed to. So my second advice for those going – do your best to NOT show nervousness!
good luck everyone!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:11:26 +0000

I just stumbled across this blog looking for help!! I am going to the casting call in Columbus March 7th. You have answered so many of my questions and have been a big help! I am nervous but so excited! Thank you so much for allt he help you put into these blogs!!!!!