"The Biggest Loser" Reboot Set at USA Network for 2020
by Denise Petski
May 13, 2019


USA Network is bringing back NBC’s hit weight-loss competition series "The Biggest Loser", with a holistic approach. The 10-episode season from Endemol Shine North America and Universal Television Alternative Studio is expected to premiere on USA Network in 2020.

The announcement was made as part of NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation Monday in New York City.




The revamped version of the iconic series will feature men and women competing not only to lose weight but to improve their overall well-being. Each episode will feature a TBA team of experts including a trainer, chef and life coach who will help guide the contestants as they embark on the biggest transformations of their lives.

“At NBCUniversal, we know the power of impactful content that connects with audiences on an emotional level, and USA is the perfect home for an iconic franchise like The Biggest Loser which does just that,” said Mark Miller, EVP Ad Sales at NBCUniversal.

“We are confident that these incredible stories of transformation will resonate with viewers and advertisers alike.”




Said Chris McCumber, President of Entertainment Networks – USA Network & Syfy:

“We’re re-imagining The Biggest Loser for today’s audiences, providing a new holistic, 360-degree look at wellness while retaining the franchise’s competition format and legendary jaw-dropping moments. USA’s recent reboot of Temptation Island brought both new and younger viewers to the network, and we’re excited to add another big, buzzy show to our growing unscripted lineup.”

https://deadline.com/2019/05/the-biggest-loser-reboot-usa-network-2020-1202613476/

Bob Harper Will Host USA Network Reboot of "The Biggest Loser" in 2020
by Dade Hayes
August 2, 2019


Health and fitness expert Bob Harper, who appeared on 17 seasons of "The Biggest Loser" on NBC, will host the reboot of the show coming to USA Network in 2020. Harper appeared Friday at Rockefeller Plaza in a Today segment to make the announcement.

“I’ve learned a lot over the last two years since suffering a heart attack,” Harper said in a press release. “I know more than ever that it’s about overall health and living your absolute best life inside and out, plus finding ways to overcome the everyday obstacles that we all face. That is what we are doing with the show. We are going to be changing lives and it is going to be big.”

https://deadline.com/2019/08/bob-harper-the-biggest-loser-host-usa-network-reboot-2020-1202659603/