The Biggest Loser UK (series 1)

The Biggest Loser
Starring Vicki Butler-Henderson (Host: 2005-6)
Angie Dowds (Trainer: 2005-)
Mark Bailey (Trainer: 2005-6)
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of episodes 11
Production
Producer(s) Shine Limited
Running time 90 mins (inc. comms)
Release
Original network LIVINGtv
Picture format 16:9
Original release 6 October (2005-10-06) – 15 December 2005 (2005-12-15)

The Biggest Loser UK 2005 was the first season of the reality television series entitled The Biggest Loser. The season first aired on 6 October 2005, with the final episode on 15 December 2005, where 12 overweight contestants competed for a cash prize of £25,000. Vicki Butler-Henderson was featured as the host, with trainers Angie Dowds and Mark Bailey. Aaron Howlett was named as the winner after losing 9 st 12 lb.

Contestants

Contestant Age Hometown Team Starting Weight Status Weight lost as of Elimination Weight at Reunion Weight lost (Reunion) Percentage of Weight Lost Body Fat Percentage Loss Total Score
Tracey Barcoe28NorthwichRed Team20 st 2 lbsEliminated Week 14 pounds (1.8 kg; 4.0 lb)18 st30 pounds (14 kg; 2 st 2 lb)10.6%3.2%13.8
Katie Wareing30PrestonBlue Team15 st 3 lbsEliminated Week 215 pounds (6.8 kg; 1 st 1 lb)12 st 5 lbs40 pounds (18 kg; 2 st 12 lb)18.8%9.7%28.5
Paul Tabram31SwanseaRed Team18 st 11 lbsEliminated Week 315 pounds (6.8 kg; 1 st 1 lb)15 st 6 lbs47 pounds (21 kg; 3 st 5 lb)17.9%5.6%23.5
Tamara Joseph30BirminghamRed Team21 st 3 lbsEliminated Week 415 pounds (6.8 kg; 1 st 1 lb)18 st 8 lbs37 pounds (17 kg; 2 st 9 lb)12.5%7.0%19.5
Dr Shane Lee40CardiffBlue/Red[swap]22 st 3 lbsEliminated Week 533 pounds (15 kg; 2 st 5 lb)xDid not appearxxx
Martin Langmaid26ExeterBlue Team18 st 9 lbsEliminated Week 6??See below
Nat Curtis31ReadingBlue Team15 st 11 lbsEliminated Week 725 pounds (11 kg; 1 st 11 lb)See below
Barney Gibson19TivertonRed Team21 st 1 lbWithdrew Week 8[replace]38 pounds (17 kg; 2 st 10 lb)15 st 1 lb84 pounds (38 kg; 6 st 0 lb)28.5%17.9%46.4
Nadine Lautman33West YorkshireRed Team16 st 8 lbsEliminated Week 825 pounds (11 kg; 1 st 11 lb)12 st 10 lbs54 pounds (24 kg; 3 st 12 lb)23.3%12.5%35.8
Martin LangmaidReturned Wk 8[replace]Blue TeamxEliminated Week 944 pounds (20 kg; 3 st 2 lb)14 st 1 lb64 pounds (29 kg; 4 st 8 lb)24.5%19.2%43.7
Samantha Atkins33LondonBlue Team23 st 6 lbsEliminated Week 10??17 st 3 lbs87 pounds (39 kg; 6 st 3 lb)26.5%10.5%37.0
Nat CurtisReturned Wk 10Blue TeamxThird Placex11 st 7 lbs60 pounds (27 kg; 4 st 4 lb) at Finale27.1%14.9%42.0
Mark Whittaker38ManchesterRed Team24 st 4 lbsSecond Placex15 st 9 lbs121 pounds (55 kg; 8 st 9 lb) at Finale35.6%21.6%57.2
Aaron Howlett29HullBlue Team24 st 13 lbsBiggest Loserx15 st 1 lb138 pounds (63 kg; 9 st 12 lb) at Finale39.5%25.4%64.9

^[swap] Shane was traded from the Blue Team to the Red Team in Week 5 to re-balance the teams.

^[replace] Martin was brought back because Barny had to withdraw due to medical issues.

Final Prizes

ContestantPrize
Aaron HowlettMain Prize: £25,000.
Mark WhittakerSecond Prize: Holiday in the Caribbean.
Nat CurtisThird Prize: Holiday in the Caribbean.
Barney GibsonEliminated Contestant Prize: Holiday to the Maldives.

Ratings

Episode Viewing figures from BARB[1]

Episode Date Total Viewers LIVINGtv Weekly Ranking
1 6 October 2005 Under 180,000 Outside Top 10
2 13 October 2005 210,000 6
3 20 October 2005 193,000 7
4 27 October 2005 181,000 9
5 3 November 2005 Under 199,000 Outside Top 10
6 10 November 2005 Under 138,000 Outside Top 10
7 17 November 2005 Under 203,000 Outside Top 10
8 24 November 2005 180,000 10
9 1 December 2005 Under 200,000 Outside Top 10
10 8 December 2005 Under 175,000 Outside Top 10
11 15 December 2005 216,000 10

References

  1. "BARB". BARB. 31 January 2011.
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