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TV Review: The Biggest Loser - Episode 15

Written by Alexandria Jackson
Published April 09, 2008
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Everyone put up tremendous numbers at the final weigh-in:

  • Kelli now weighs 178 pounds. She has lost 93 pounds in 15 weeks.
  • Ali weighs 135 pounds and has lost a total of 99 pounds. She has lost more weight than any other female on the show.
  • Mark weighed in at 169 pounds with a total weight loss of 116 pounds.
  • Roger went from 363 pounds to 219, a total loss of 144 pounds. This made him the person with the most weight loss at the ranch so far.

Mark and Roger fell below the yellow line. Normally, Kelli and Ali would have had the power to vote either Mark or Roger off the show. However, in this episode, the viewing public must call in to vote which one stays. Mark and Roger were given the opportunity to pitch why they should stay to the viewing audience.

Roger, in summary said, "Here I sit with my future in your hands. I had a great time. I am thankful for every week that I've been here. You have an opportunity to vote one of us off. I'd love to have your vote. I appreciate having been here, I had a fun run. Thanks for your support of the biggest loser." He also reached out to hug the audience.

Mark said, "You are going to choose between Roger and I. I want you to know what a great place this is. I tried to take advantage of it. I cry now as I grow into this new person. And I'm sure I'll cry some more." He shared photos of his family and then made a plug for people to keep watching the show so that it can continue.

Roger weighs 219 pounds and, although his diabetes is less severe now that he has lost 144 pounds, he still needs to lose more weight in order to be healthy and fit. Mark weighs 169 pounds and has met his goal.

For me, it's about the health of the contestants. The money is secondary to how much they have grown in spirit, confidence and fitness since being at the ranch. Everyone has come so far, but if someone must leave, I'd rather try to keep the person who needs it more.

For everyone else to weigh in (pun intended), you must vote for the person you want to stay an extra week. Normally people are voted off but in this contest, America is voting for who to keep. Just a heads up because it was confusing to me at first.

The final four had to leave the ranch and say goodbye to their trainers (and the scale) at the end of the episode. They will be back next week for the $250,000 finale.

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Alexandria Jackson is a psychologist by day and a Blogcritic by night. She is the author of Don't Take it Personally: Keep Your Self-Esteem in a Relationship.
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TV Review: The Biggest Loser - Episode 15
Published: April 09, 2008
Type: Review
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Television, Video: Reality TV, Video: Fitness
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Writer: Alexandria Jackson
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