The Biggest Loser Brunei (Brunei TV series)

The Biggest Loser Brunei
Genre Reality television
Created by NBC
Presented by Sarah Rahman (2013-present)
Stacy Sandra (2010-2012)
Emma Pangiran Raden (2011)
Starring

Rudy Salleh (2011-present)
Arifin Yahya (Commando)(2011-present)
Cristine Phoebe (2012-present)

Ezuan Aziz (2010-2012)
Juliana Mikael (2010-2011)
Opening theme "Lift" by Shannon Noll (2010-2011)
"Fireworks" by Katy Perry (2012-2013)
Ending theme "Lift" by Shannon Noll (2010-2011)
"Fireworks" by Katy Perry (2012-2013)
Country of origin Brunei
Original language(s) English and Malay
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 42
Production
Running time 120 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel BNC
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original run May 24, 2010 – present
Chronology
Related shows The Biggest Loser (US)

The Biggest Loser Brunei is a Bruneian reality television show that began broadcasting on BNC in 2010. The show is an adaptation of the American reality TV show The Biggest Loser. It features a host and personal trainers who help the contestants lose weight. The show features obese people competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight.

In May 2010, the first season was aired and the winner was Ali, who lost 60.7 kilograms (134 lb). The second season premiered on October 7, 2011 and Muhammad Zahin have been crowned the title of The Biggest Loser. The third season premiered on March 13, 2012. For the first time ever the female contestant win this show after past season won by male. Hannah from Season 3 lose 111 pounds and the percentage of weight loss is 45.87%.

Renewal

Criticism

During the first season, Muslims criticized the program since the broadcast coincided with Maghrib, during which Muslims are only supposed to pray. The second season was broadcast at 8.30 pm.

Seasons

Each season has their own theme and game play. During the first season, the game was in its basic format The Biggest Loser. Starting from season 2, the theme was altered. In season 3, unlike the first two seasons, players were divided into teams of three and varying colours.

As usual on United States version of The Biggest Loser, there is a season that involves participants in pairs in which it is called Couples. But the season of The Biggest Loser Brunei version does not have a pair of participants and not have Couples season. This is because, Brunei version of The Biggest Loser have their own format to prove that the contestants able to lose weight as themselves without their loved ones on show.

Airdates Ep# Contestants Synopsis The Biggest Loser At-Home Winner
Season 1
May 24, 2010 10 12 This is the first season ever Brunei's version of The Biggest Loser. This season premiered on May 24, 2011 with 12 contestants. The contestants were divided into Blue Team and Red Team. The winner of season one was Ali and he was lost 60.7 kilograms (134 lb). Ahmad Ali Azizul Ahmad Hanif Aziz
The Spirit of Life
October 7, 2011 14 18 This sen premiered on October 7, 2011. This season also known as The Spirit of Life because it was the right objective to changes their life forever. This season introduced the Black Team and the new trainer, Rudy Saleh. Zahin have been crowned the title of The Biggest Loser. He lose 153 pounds and the percentage of weight loss is 46.40% Muhammad Zahin Ahmad Haris
Lose It All
March 13, 2012 18 27 This season called Lose It All because this is the biggest show of this Brunei's series and to prove to people for keep losing weight whether on the ranch or outside the ranch. This season featured 27 contestants with nine different colors. Hannah who lost 111 pounds win this season make her the first female Brunei's Biggest Loser with 45.87% of weight loss. Nurul Hannah Fernandez Aljunied
No Pain, No Gain
August 2013 TBA TBA This fourth season will be airing on August 2013. TBA TBA

Leaderboard

Grand prize winner

ContestantAgeHeightStart
BMI
Start
Weight
Recent
BMI
Recent
Weight
Lbs/kgPercent
Ali 2118239.2 129.7 20.8 69.0 60.7 -46.80%
Zahin 25 6' 0" 44.6 329 23.9 176 153 -46.5%
Hannah 24 5' 8" 36.8 242 19.9 131 111 -45.9%

At-home winner

ContestantAgeHeightStart
BMI
Start
Weight
Recent
BMI
Recent
Weight
Lbs/kgPercent
Hanif 2617247.3 139.826.6 78.6 61.2 -43.78%
Haris 32 6' 2" 42.4 330 23.9 186 144 -43.6%
Fernandez 18 5' 8" 45.0 296 24.3 160 136 -45.9%