Fatties FAQ
The obligatory Fatties FAQ! [Last Updated: 16th February, 2009.]
For this site’s FAQ, see this page.
Q: What’s with the bouncing numbers on the scales?
A: The scales we see on TV are actually fake. All the Fatties are weighed in before entering the weigh-in room, their weights recorded, but not revealed to them immediately. The fluctuating number on the big screen in the weigh-in room is purely for added TV drama, as people watch the number wobble around between various numbers.
Q: Why do some contestant reactions occasionally seem faked or scripted?
A: Unsure, but this is likely due to occasionally having to reshoot various sections for whatever reason. Perhaps the microphone didn’t quite pick something up or the camera was just slightly angled wrong or they just want a better angle to shoot from.
Q: How long are they at Camp Biggest Loser?
A: It is somewhere in the vicinity of 14 weeks (3.5 months) but the exact number is unknown, particularly as the competition is currently Couples based.
Q: How long do they get to train at home prior to the finale?
A: Approximately 3 months.
Q: What happens when a vote for elimination is tied?
A: Tied votes are rare but not unheard of on The Biggest Loser. In the most recent seasons, including Season 4 to date, the person or team with the lowest percentage of weightloss is sent home in the event of a tie.
Q: Where is the White House located?
A: Terrey Hills, NSW. Since Season 4, it is no longer used for the show.
Q: Are there any videos available with exercise tips from the Trainers?
A: The official site occasionally has some interesting videos along those lines so it is well worth checking there.
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Please note, however, that I am just a fan like you – I don’t have any inside knowledge, just what I can find out online. If you have a FAQ that you also have the Answer to, by all means shoot it my way and I’ll add it to the page! :-)
