Mayor Jones Wants to Know: Who is Mobile's "Biggest Loser"?

Jun 29th, 2009

NBC’s popular reality series “The Biggest Loser” has launched a 15-city cross-country search, including the Port City, to find new contestants for the next edition of the hit show. Family teams of two – including parent/child, siblings, husbands-and-wives, couples, cousins and in-laws – are encouraged to apply for the new season, which will air in early 2010. Season eight of “The Biggest Loser” will premiere in September 2009.

Casting producers are looking for outgoing and charismatic family teams of two, especially those who have the personality, desire and competitive edge to vie for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose weight, change their lives forever and compete for a grand prize of $250,000. Individuals who don’t have a partner can audition on their own. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of the United States.

“This is an awesome opportunity to spotlight Mobile as well as give our citizens an opportunity to transition into a healthy lifestyle,” said Mayor Sam Jones. “Alabama has one of the highest obesity rates in the nation. We encourage as many people as possible to take advantage of the opportunities that this national show brings to Mobile.”

Candidates should bring a non-returnable photo of them and their partner.

What: Casting Call for NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”
When: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Do not line up more than two hours before the open call)
Where: Veets Bar and Grill – 66 South Royal Street