An interesting article:
Born LosersWhatever … I’m just writing what you’re thinking
“Revenge is better than Christmas.”
That quote, which I heard many, many times from a former co-worker, has been ingrained in my head. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Oh Elvira, what a wise woman you are.
I don’t want to sound like a naïve person who thinks reality television is sunshine, roses, puppies and rainbows, because it’s anything but. But for the most part, The Biggest Loser has always been a pretty decent feel-good series where people are trying to lose weight, get healthy, and win some loot while they’re at it. Couldn’t the backstabbing be left to shows like Survivor and Big Brother? Couldn’t they all just get along?
This season, vile Vicky and her henchwoman, horrible Heba, were manipulative, mean bitches who lasted way too long in a game where I like to see the good guys come out on top. Thankfully, the awesome Michelle won in the end.
Vicky said in an interview that the show portrayed her negatively. So what? She wasn’t acting like a sore loser after a reward challenge that would have enabled to her to talk to her kids? She didn’t call Amy C. a bitch after she turned on the blue team? (Heh.) It was the producers who posted a “Revenge” sign on her door after Brady was voted out? And she didn’t badmouth Phil until his wife Amy P. was in tears?
Riiiiiiiight. I suppose it was a bad camera angle then. Part of the reason I love this show is that we get to witness the journey each contestant takes. But I could give a flying fig about what happens to Vicky after this.
I was terrified that America was going to respect the wishes of hubby-and-wife team Ed and Heba and vote her into the finals. But deep down, I knew there was no way Heba could’ve convinced the public that Ed deserved to sit out of the final weigh-in so she could be named the winner. No way.
Ed was all supportive of his wife, pleading with America to put her through instead of him, but thankfully America saw through that. And perhaps to spite her and just being sick of Heba’s alliance with evil Vicky, voters ignored the couple’s request and sent Ed to the finals instead.
Suckers.
Not only did fans vote for Ed, but he won by a landslide. Heba’s expression was classic; when Allison said the winner won with 84 per cent of the votes, Heba’s smug look (seriously? Did she really think she was America’s sweetheart or something?) was quickly wiped away when Allison said the votes were for Ed.
A total slap in the face, and a totally awesome move by Americans, who were clearly sick of Heba. Had she been a more likable player, she would’ve won. Heba lost a total of 138 pounds, for a total weight loss of 46.93 per cent. Michelle, who was crowned the winner, lost 110 pounds, which worked out to a total weight loss of 45.45 per cent.
Just about everyone wanted Michelle to pull off the win — and halleluiah! Every member of Bob's blue team was a miserable person, who managed to infuriate not just their fellow competitors but viewers as well. Thankfully, justice was served in the end. A tough thing to swallow for the losers, I’m sure.
The rest of them:
Adam and Stacey: The first couple eliminated were looking fine. Adam was sporting a sweet suit, while Stacey looked stunning. And they were only around for a week at the ranch, so all their hard work was done at home. Good job!
LT and Tom: Love the Toms! They’re both still massive guys, but now they look like solid linebackers, instead of jiggly centres. They’ve clearly taken their health seriously — Tom no longer has high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes issues.
Jerry and Coleen: Jerry, who couldn’t last three minutes walking on a treadmill, can now run 5 km. Unbelievable! He has eliminated all his medications and diseases, and his daughter Coleen, who bears a striking resemblance to Reese Witherspoon, couldn’t be prouder of her pops. Those two got me every time …
Shellay and Amy C.: Holy. Smokes. This mother-daughter duo were smokin’ hot, both showing off toned, beautiful bods under their tight-fitting dresses. They looked like completely different people.
Phil and Amy P.: Phil lost the most amount of weight (151 pounds) and looked like a whole other person — like, half his size. Not only was he super-toned, but he had a newly shaved head, and looked so fit. Amy P.’s transformation was equally shocking … I hoped deep down she would win the $100,000.
Brady: Though he lost a ton of weight, he’s still a solid, beefy guy. He looked great though. Plus, I can’t bash him too much; he’s married to Vicky, so that’s enough to deal with on its own.
Renee: She looked absolutely beautiful with her sassy new haircut and gorgeous black dress. I loved how she said that no matter how good she looks, Michelle looks even better. Awwww. And double Awwwww to her husband in the audience. SO cute.
Heba: Despite how much she irritated me, I have to call a spade a spade. Heba, who didn’t appear to be shrinking as rapidly as everyone else, looked really good, like, half her original size. Her haircut was sleek and fantastic … though she could’ve bought a better bra for national television. Just saying.
When Heba won the at-home competition, I was irked. I know, I know. I should be celebrating such an astonishing achievement, but instead, I’m wishing her harm. I really wanted Amy P. to win … and thought she had it in the bag.
I was hoping she would be the victor, just so she could give Heba a big ol’ “Suck it!” after winning, for treating her and hubby Phil like garbage. More importantly, I just wanted Heba to lose so I could laugh and laugh. But alas, that wasn’t the case.
I know, I’m immature. Shoot me.
Link to the article:
http://tvguide.sympatico.msn.ca/Watercooler/Dens%20Digs/Articles/081219_digs_biggest_loser_DW
