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USA is rebooting The Biggest Loser
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USA is reviving the 17-season 2004-2016 NBC reality weight-loss reality show with "a dynamic new team of experts" for a 10-episode season premiering in 2020. “We’re re-imagining The Biggest Loser for today’s audiences, providing a new holistic, 360-degree look at wellness, while retaining the franchise’s competition format and legendary jaw-dropping moments,” said Chris McCumber, USA Network’s president of entertainment. “USA’s recent reboot of Temptation Island brought both new and younger viewers to the network, and we’re excited to add another big, buzzy show to our growing unscripted lineup.”
TOPICS: The Biggest Loser, USA Network, Chris McCumber, Reality TV, Revivals
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