I didn't see it, but saw that one of the women collapsed and was taken to the hospital. What happened? Did she have a heart attack?

It seems that the trainers are pushing these people too hard too fast. They are risking their health. These people have obviously not been exercising, and to put them through such extremes so soon instead of gradually building up the exercise seems very dangerous to me. Looks like they are putting ratings ahead of common sense and safety.

Tom Venuto posted on his blog about it today.

Biggest Loser Season 8 Contestant Hospitalized: Burn The Fat Blog

My opinions on the show are pretty well documented. So at this point all I can do is roll my eyes.

I view Biggest Loser the same way I view American Idol, and that is this:

Watching it is just going to show me a few people that will make me embarrassed to share the same species as them, and show me a few people that become successful at their aim through it who probably wouldn't have needed the show to reach their goal anyway.

i watched the first half. The trainers had nothing to do with her collapse. The first challenge was to finish a mile. First person across got immunity. When they started the girl that collapsed started sprinting as fast as possible. She didnt last and was so out of shape she collapsed.

What i am completely pissed at is Jillian. Yes i take the show for what it is but regardless it's still people that are trying to lose weight. I had a lot in common with these people. I was a binge eater, ate because i was bored, etc, etc. I know that they want to be skinny and happy with their body. I want people like this to succeed however it works for them. Yes, it sets people up for failure but they are given a chance to succeed. Jillian has always seemed like she cared. She seemed like she wanted these people to succeed.

I was walking through the mall the other day and saw her face plastered all over GNC pushing fat burning pills. She has lost my respect which kind of made that show un-watchable. I am sad that show is no longer fun.


Matt

I watched it and I bawled my eyes out when Abby said her 2 young children (ages 4 and 2months) and her husband died in a car accident 2 years ago.

Anyway, back to Tracy, the one who collapsed. She really wanted to make it across the finish line so she took off, she was infront of everyone at first but I guess she pushed herself too hard.

Matt, I was soooooooooo surprised when I saw a commercial w/ Jillian Michaels selling some pills. I'm like no way. But, I still love her & her workouts. She was pretty mean on the show lastnight though, lol Extra mean.

I'm mad they voted Alexandra off. She looks hot now though!

I would've bawled, too. Now that I am mother to a 5month old that kind of stuff really gets to me. That must've been unbelievabely horrible for her. I can't even imagine losing two children and a husband.

Yeah, what is up with Gillian being super mean and making people feel bad? Obviously they already feel bad enough as it is, no need to add insult to injury.

She's selling pills? Guess she's a sell out. Isn't she making enough $$ doing the show and selling her books/dvds etc?

I missed it on Tuesday night... because like an idiot i watched more to love... which i find totally ironic the finale was the night of the premeire for Biggest loser lol.


Anyways... Abby has won my heart already!!! wow... i was totally crying. actually.... all she has to do is talk and i start to tear up.


I mean common... anyone who can make Jillian cry... psh...... im done for!!!!!

lol @ Jillian

of course she's selling pills. whoever thought this show and the "professionals" involved in it put ethics before money has a lot to learn.

I can't watch it. I can't stand their sad reactions when they've only lost 3 lbs in a week.

I also can't stand when someone else in my life watches it and looks at their 8 lb loss for the week and says that doesn't seem like very much.

Pisses me off.

And also, was your baby not just born yesterday Bikinibound? Where was the time gone!?

Tom Venuto just posted a nicely balanced article on his blog:

The Biggest Loser Pros And Cons: An In-Depth Objective Review of Television's Most Popular Reality Show: Burn The Fat Blog

Anyone watching tonight?