Where Are The Biggest Loser Winners Now?
Most Biggest Loser winners have experienced ups, downs, and the kind of twists real-life scripts have better than reality TV. Here’s what happened to them — winner by winner:
Ryan Benson (Season 1)
- After the big win, Ryan gained much of the weight back shockingly fast, blaming “dehydration tricks” for the final weigh-in. Now, he’s a dad and a senior exec at Lionsgate, prioritizing wellness at home rather than Hollywood spotlights.
Matt Hoover (Season 2)
- Matt married fellow contestant Suzy Preston and openly documented his journey, including weight-loss surgery in 2019. Still married, still active online, and way more content with life’s slower pace.
Erik Chopin (Season 3)
- Erik lost an incredible amount, only to regain much later. He’s since worked as a motivational speaker, candid about the “aftermath.” Family and fitness—some days better than others.
Bill Germanakos (Season 4)
- Bill embraced motivational speaking and community work. He’s kept a chunk of weight off but says it’s a lifetime effort.
Ali Vincent (Season 5)
- Ali made history as the first female winner! She’s been open about yo-yo’ing post-show, but ultimately found stable ground as a Pilates instructor and podcast host.
Michelle Aguilar (Season 6)
- Michelle stayed devoted—active, healthy, and now helping others with fitness and family content. She’s a true success story, minus the glitz.
Helen Phillips (Season 7)
- She shrank her waistline, then faded into a quieter domestic life, mostly out of the spotlight.
Danny Cahill (Season 8)
- Danny dropped the most weight in show history but later struggled with regaining. These days, he’s focusing on music and motivation, not chasing scale numbers.
Michael Ventrella (Season 9)
- Michael became the show’s heaviest winner—then returned to everyday life, where his weight has fluctuated, but he’s focused on family above all.
Patrick House (Season 10)
- Patrick works with at-risk youth and coaches football, channeling those Biggest Loser lessons into life off camera.
Olivia Ward (Season 11)
- Found happiness and purpose as an opera singer and fitness instructor. She’s kept the spirit, if not every pound, of the transformation.
John Rhode (Season 12)
- John turned to school administration and advocacy—more dad energy than TV swagger, but happy.
Jeremy Britt (Season 13)
- Jeremy kept most weight off and pops up occasionally for reunion interviews. Still in Michigan, still rooting for others.
Danni Allen (Season 14)
- Danni switched coasts, got into architecture, and credits the show’s grit for her drive. She’s active and loving family life.
Rachel Frederickson (Season 15)
- Famously lost “too much” weight, then came back to center. Now, she’s in corporate roles and distances herself from the old narrative.
Toma Dobrosavljevic (Season 16)
- Advocates for mental health, open about the “struggles behind the smile.”
Roberto Hernandez (Season 17)
- Continues to work in education, with a focus on his family and kids’ health.
Jim DiBattista (Season 18)
- Jim, Philly to the core, is still coaching football, mixing family, fitness, and a little local fame. He’s maintained a strong community presence.
Where Are the Hosts of The Biggest Loser Now?
Caroline Rhea, the original host, left after three seasons. She’s since raised a daughter, starred in TV holiday movies, returned to stand-up, and voiced Linda Flynn-Fletcher on Phineas and Ferb. Basically, an entertainment multitasker, and pretty dang funny in interviews.
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Alison Sweeney picked up the baton, hosting most seasons through 2015. Sweeney is still acting—most recently making Hallmark movies and lending her face to healthy lifestyle campaigns. If you see a blonde worrying about Christmas cookies on TV, it could be her.
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Bob Harper, who started as a trainer and took over hosting duties for the 2020 reboot, survived a near-fatal heart attack in 2017 and now runs his own fitness business. He’s become more balanced about health after years of “all or nothing”—and looks happier for it.
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How Many Seasons in The Biggest Loser?
There were 18 official seasons of The Biggest Loser, airing from 2004 to 2020, ending its original run with a reboot on USA Network.
