The Biggest Loser

So the Australian version of The Biggest Loser (TBL) started back again a few weeks ago. I always get excited about it because it is normally really inspirational, but this year I am just not feeling it.

Firstly there is the fact that no one on it this year grabs me and I don't feel a connection with any of the contestants. Then of course there is the annoying host. I am sure she is a lovely person but could.she.talk.any.slower.if.she.tried? I am guessing she is being told to talk so slowly and be extremely boring by the producers of the show, but it doesn't make it any less annoying.

That stuff is all just superficial, but what bothers me is the whole voting off part of the show. I honestly don't see why they need to vote anyone off, why not just let them all compete to be TBL? It just breaks my heart when I see people who need help and have put themselves out there being voted off. I read in the TV Guide recently (because I read really smart literature) that the host said that voting people off was a necessary evil and no one wants to watch a show about people eating healthy and exercising. Well I don't agree, I would be interested in watching people eat healthy, exercise and lose weight. I would find it inspirational and maybe I would learn something along the way too.

I have always felt this way, but it wasn't until the most recent season that I am finding it uncomfortable because they seem to have stepped up the 'Temptation' part of the show. This comes across as entertaining an audience with fat people who can't resist fried food and I think it is crossing the line and taking advantage. Would this be considered ethical if we 'tempted' alcoholics with alcohol? I am sure this increases ratings and people love to laugh at the fatties who can't resist the donut, but I just don't find it entertaining.