Money Hungry - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

Bob Harper, who takes over hosting duties after sixteen seasons of being one of the show's trainers, announces the many other changes to the show this season, including the house, the gym, and even the weigh-in room. This season is ...See moreBob Harper, who takes over hosting duties after sixteen seasons of being one of the show's trainers, announces the many other changes to the show this season, including the house, the gym, and even the weigh-in room. This season is comprised of eight couples - sixteen contestants - including spouses, friends, family members, and one unusual couple who have never met but have a connection each as an "NBC reality show" family member. The theme for the season is to help the contestants deal with everyday temptations, such as they would face at home. Jen and Dolvett are back as trainers, who will each choose their team of eight after viewing contestant videos. Bob issues a temptation to the contestants even before they enter the gym for the first time and before they are even assigned to teams, which could jeopardize continuing a weight loss journey at the ranch. Jen and Dolvett get to know their team members during their first workout, while the contestants discuss the issues that contributed to their weight problems and their feelings toward their respective trainer. The contestants also find that they have no where to hide in the gym as their workouts are continually monitored electronically so that the trainers, their teammates and the viewing public can see just how hard they are working. The first reward challenge of the season, which entails moving weights and a "power couple" from each team scaling a wall, has an unknown reward at the end, that reward which will be a choice for the winning power couple, one of the choices being a temptation. At the weigh-in, the contestants see the changes to the weigh-in room, but learn as usual that one person will be eliminated after the weigh-in from the two who fall below the yellow line from the team losing the weigh-in. Written by Huggo See less