The Biggest Loser Germany Explained

Runtime:60 - 180 mins
Starring:Katharina Witt (Host: 2009)
Regina Halmich (Host: 2010–2011)
Christine Theiss (Host: 2012-2021)
Channel:ProSieben (2009)
kabel eins (2010-2011)
Sat.1 (2012-)
Last Aired:present
Num Series:13
Num Episodes:141
Country:Germany
Hungary (2009)
Spain (2010,2012-)
Austria (2011)

The German version of The Biggest Loser started in 2009 on ProSieben. The following seasons switched channels inside the ProSiebenSat.1 network, season two and three airing on kabel eins and since season four on Sat.1.

Series overview

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12009
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Budapest, HungaryKatarina WittNele Sehrt
Wojtek Vetter
Jola Jaromin (Food-Expert)
Enrico
22010
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Mallorca, SpainRegina HalmichSilke Kayadelen
Andreas Büdeker
dr. med. Christine Tabacu (Doctor)
Heino
32011
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Ischgl, AustriaRegina Halmich Silke Kayadelen
Andreas Büdeker
dr. med. Christine Tabacu (Doctor)
Carlo
42012
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Andalusia, SpainChristine TheissBineta Coulibaly
Nunzio Esposito
dr. med. Christine Tabacu (Doctor)
Jack
52013
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Andalusia, SpainChristine TheissSilke Kayadelen
Ramin Abtin
dr. med. Christine Tabacu (Doctor)
Paride
62014
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Andalusia, SpainChristine TheissSilke Kayadelen
Ramin Abtin
dr. med. Christine Tabacu (Doctor)
Marc

Trainers

TrainersSeasons
1234567 8 9 10
Nele Sehrt
Wojtek Vetter
Silke Kayadelen
Andreas Büdeker
Bineta Coulibaly
Nunzio Esposito
Ramin Abtin
Detlef Soost
Mareike Spaleck

Winners

Season Winner Age Starting weight (kg)Final weight Percentage lost
1 Enrico 30 191.6 96.6 50.42
2 Heino 37 158.1 93.6 40.80
3 Carlo 41 145.6 86.6 40.52
4 Jack 47 142 76 46.45
5 Paride 21 126.2 63 49.92
6 Marc 18 184 97.7 46.90
Erfan 18 163.1 104 36.24
7[1] Stefan44 143.1 77.7 45.70
8[2] Ali 36 173.8 87.4 49.71
9 Alexandra 33 103.4 50.2 51.45
10 Saki33 189.6 95.1 49.84

Seasons on ProSieben

Season One

Season one was shown on ProSieben in early 2009. The show was hosted by retired figure skater Katharina Witt and filmed on a Hacienda near Budapest. The season consisted of 7 episodes and featured 14 candidates contesting for a 100,000 € first prize. The season had mostly negative critiques and was not renewed.[3] The season was won by Enrico Proba who lost over 50% of his starting weight. He won the first prize of 100,000 €, Falko gained 10,000 € for second and René got 5,000 €. After the show, Enrico works in dietics and is a fitness trainer.

Seasons on kabel eins

Season Two

Season two of The Biggest Loser was held in 2010 on Mallorca. The slogan of that season was Abspecken im Doppelpack (Losing weight in double pack). The host was retired boxer Regina Halmich. There were eight teams with 2 persons each. One team was evicted each week until three were left, after which the teams were dissolved and everyone was as individuals. The first prize was much lower this season with the winner getting only 25,000 € and nothing going to second and third place. The biggest loser title was won by Heino from Hamburg who shared the prize with his teammate Sven, who finished third.

Season Three

After the success of season two with average market shares of 6.4% within the target group of 14- to 49-year-olds Kabel Eins announced a season three for March 2011. The will be no changes in host or trainers, and the show will be taped in Ischgl, Austria.[4]

The season started on 15 March 2011 and featured 9 couples.[5] The winner received 25.000 €.

Seasons on Sat.1

All of these seasons were hosted in Andalusia.

Season Four

In 2012 a fourth season was shown on Sat.1 with kickboxer Christine Theiss as a new host.[6]

Season Five

In 2013 Biggest Loser returned for a fifth season.[7]

Season Six

In 2014 there was a sixth season.[8] The episodes were aired every Wednesday at 8:15 pm. There also was a Biggest Loser Teens season in the second half of the year.[9]

Season Seven

In 2015 Biggest Loser returned for a seventh season. Eight men and eight women completed under the motto men versus women.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Biggest Loser 2015: Stefan verliert 65,4 Kg und gewinnt 50 000 Euro. 23 April 2015.
  2. Web site: "The Biggest Loser"-Finale: Footballer Ali gewinnt knapp vor Dragqueen Jan. 9 June 2016 .
  3. Web site: Ein Kühlschrank mit dem eigenen Namen. 28 April 2010.
  4. Web site: kabel eins startet neue "The Biggest Loser"-Staffel im März. 24 February 2011.
  5. Web site: Rekordverdächtig! "Biggest Loser"-Finale erzielt Staffelbestwert bei kabel eins / Sieger Carlo verliert 59 Kilo.
  6. News: 'The Biggest Loser': Theiss statt Halmich . The Biggest Loser: Theiss instead of Halmich . Digitalfernsehen . German . dpa, nn . 6 October 2011 . 10 June 2013.
  7. News: Sat.1-Show 'The Biggest Loser' startet . Sat.1-Show 'The Biggest Loser' starts . German . . SpotOn . 21 February 2013 . 10 June 2013.
  8. Web site: The Biggest Loser: "The Biggest Loser" kommt im nächsten Frühjahr zurück - Star-News - FOCUS Online - Nachrichten. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924170245/http://www.focus.de/kultur/vermischtes/the-biggest-loser-the-biggest-loser-kommt-im-naechsten-fruehjahr-zurueck_aid_1116668.html. 2015-09-24.
  9. Web site: "The Biggest Loser": Jetzt specken die Teenies ab. 7 August 2014.
  10. Web site: Sat.1 sucht wieder "The Biggest Loser". 3 February 2015 .