The NBC reality show
The Biggest Loser kicked off Season 8 on September 15 by introducing the viewing audience to sixteen new contestants. This season has been dubbed 'second chances', with Season 7 contestant Daniel back again to finish what he started in early 2009.
The latest crop of contestants range in age from 19 to 56. Their occupations run the gamut from youth mentor, social worker, teacher, salesperson, youth