NBC’s popular reality series “The Biggest Loser” is launching a 13-city cross-country search to find new contestants for the next edition of the hit show. Individuals and teams of two who have at least 100 pounds to lose are encouraged to apply for the new season, which will air in the fall of 2011. A detailed schedule of locations and dates follows after the jump below.
Season Twelve auditions for teams of two and individuals will be held in Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Nashville, New York City, Portland, Denver, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Dallas, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Casting producers are looking for outgoing and charismatic teams of two and individuals who have the personality, desire and competitive edge to vie for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose weight, change their lives forever and compete for a grand prize of $250,000. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legal residents of the United States. While they will try to see everyone, the casting teams will do their best to see the first 500 people in line. People will not be allowed to line up prior to three hours before the start of the open call. Candidates should bring a non-returnable photo of themselves (and their partners if applying as a team). Since schedule changes can take place, check with the wsebsite for latest info on specific dates. For those who are unable to attend a casting call, information on how to apply to the show and submit a videotape is available on www.nbc.com/casting and www.thebiggestlosercasting.com.
Alison Sweeney is the host of “The Biggest Loser,” which challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The unscripted and life-altering series gathers contestants from across the country to face real-life temptations, while being provided with approved weight-loss skills and resources in an effort to help them transform their bodies, health — and ultimately — their lives. Contestants work out under the supervision of professional trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
- BOSTON
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Seaport Hotel
- 1 Seaport Lane
- Boston, MA 0221
- CHICAGO
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- NBC Tower
- 454 N. Columbus Dr.
- Chicago, IL 60611
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- INDIANAPOLIS
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Indiana Live! Casino
- 4200 North Michigan Road
- Shelbyville, IN 46176
- NASHVILLE
- 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
- War Memorial Auditorium
- 301 6th Ave North
- Nashville, TN 37243
- NEW YORK CITY
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- NBC Experience Store
- 30 Rockefeller Plaza
- New York, NY 10112
- PORTLAND
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Rose Garden Arena
- One Center Court
- Portland, OR 97227
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
- DENVER
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Grizzly Rose
- 5450 North Valley Highway (Lincoln Ave)
- Denver, CO 80216
- MINNEAPOLIS
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Mall of America
- Executive Center, Level 4 East
- (Next to Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy)
- 60 East Broadway
- Bloomington, MN 55425
- ORLANDO
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- the groove
- Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort
- 6000 Universal Boulevard
- Orlando, FL 32819
- PHOENIX
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Mountainside Fitness
- 3345 South Val Vista Dr.
- Gilbert, AZ 85296
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
- DALLAS
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center
- 221 W. Colorado
- Dallas, TX 75208
- SALT LAKE CITY
- 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Maverik Center
- 3200 Decker Lake Drive
- West Valley City, UT 84119
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
- LOS ANGELES
- Info To Be Announced – Check Website