Getting married has never looked so good! The Biggest Loser contestant Hannah Curlee, who came in second place on the show's eleventh season, just experienced the wedding of her dreams at The Cordelle in Nashville, Tenn. "U know your wedding is amazing when the garter gets stuck in the chandelier! #MarryingYoung #MarriedYoung," the new bride revealed on Twitter with pictures from the big day. "Feeling so thankful, blessed and loved!" According to InTouch, Curlee said "I do" to personal trainer Pate Young in front of 150 family members and friends. Her sister and The Biggest Loser winner Olivia Ward served as a bridesmaid for the big day. While Curlee certainly...
- 4/8/2015
- E! Online
Hannah Curlee is one beautiful bride! Nearly four years after she came in second on season 11 of "The Biggest Loser," the former athlete tied the knot with personal trainer Pate Young in Nashville, Tennessee -- and we're getting a glimpse inside their big day. Donning a stunning gown with a sweetheart neckline and embellishments below the bust, the 5'10" beauty put her slim figure on display as she said "I Do" in front of 150 friends and family. Photos: "Biggest Loser" Season 16 Finale -- See the Jaw-Dropping Before & Afters "It was magical and special," Hannah says in the new issue of In Touch. "It was supposed to be stormy and cold, but the clouds parted and the sun came out. It was a miracle!" The blonde beauty reveals she weighed about 145 pounds on her wedding day, and she never felt better. "It was the most beautiful I ever felt in my life,...
- 4/8/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
‘The Biggest Loser’ finale is typically a night filled with tears of joy and proud trainers embracing newly thin contestants, but something went horribly wrong during the Feb. 4 Season 15 show. Here’s why the show needs to take a long, hard look at their ‘Rachel problem.’
The Biggest Loser‘s Rachel Frederickson was the contestant to beat all season. By the time the top three contestants left the ranch to compete at home for the big Feb. 4 finale, she’d won numerous challenges and looked fit to compete in an Iron Man competition. But when she finally hit the stage to weigh in, it became instantly clear that Rachel had gone too far.
‘Biggest Loser’ Rachel’s Shocking Weight Loss: Why The Show Has A Problem
The Biggest Loser has always had the same M.O. — take a group of morbidly obese people, train them almost excessively, teach them to...
The Biggest Loser‘s Rachel Frederickson was the contestant to beat all season. By the time the top three contestants left the ranch to compete at home for the big Feb. 4 finale, she’d won numerous challenges and looked fit to compete in an Iron Man competition. But when she finally hit the stage to weigh in, it became instantly clear that Rachel had gone too far.
‘Biggest Loser’ Rachel’s Shocking Weight Loss: Why The Show Has A Problem
The Biggest Loser has always had the same M.O. — take a group of morbidly obese people, train them almost excessively, teach them to...
- 2/5/2014
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
Rachel was barely recognizable during the finale on Feb. 4, when she showed off her whopping 155 pound weight loss! See tons of pics of her dramatic transformation below!
Rachel Frederickson showed off her astounding weight loss on the Season 15 finale of The Biggest Loser on Feb. 4. Some fans (and our Senior Editor Shaunna) actually think she lost too much weight, since her Bmi is now technically below the “normal” range. What do you think? See more pics of Rachel below and vote.
‘Biggest Loser’ Winner — See Rachel Frederickson’s Before & After Pics
Rachel’s journey on the ranch was no doubt difficult and inspiring. Click through the photos to see where she started and how she looked at the end of the show.
“Biggest Loser” Champ Revealed Take Our Poll Advice From Former Contestants & Trainer
Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee from Season 11 told HollywoodLife.com Exclusively that women can take control...
Rachel Frederickson showed off her astounding weight loss on the Season 15 finale of The Biggest Loser on Feb. 4. Some fans (and our Senior Editor Shaunna) actually think she lost too much weight, since her Bmi is now technically below the “normal” range. What do you think? See more pics of Rachel below and vote.
‘Biggest Loser’ Winner — See Rachel Frederickson’s Before & After Pics
Rachel’s journey on the ranch was no doubt difficult and inspiring. Click through the photos to see where she started and how she looked at the end of the show.
“Biggest Loser” Champ Revealed Take Our Poll Advice From Former Contestants & Trainer
Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee from Season 11 told HollywoodLife.com Exclusively that women can take control...
- 2/5/2014
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
The biggest night is finally here! Fifteen contestants stepped on the scale for their final weigh-in on the fifteenth season of ‘The Biggest Loser’ — but of course, only one could win the titular title. Don’t read on if you don’t want to know who won!
The Biggest Loser finale is always a night filled with tears of joy and more skinny bodies than the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, and Feb. 4′s Season 15 finale proved no different. Find out who won below!
‘The Biggest Loser’ Finale: Rachel Fredrickson Crowned Winner Of Season 15
Excuse us, but we’re still drying our eyes as we type…
‘Biggest Loser’ Rachel’s Extreme Weight Loss — How She Went Too Far ‘Biggest Loser’ Tips
After all was said and done, Rachel Frederickson won $250,000 and the title of Biggest Loser. Rachel went from 260 lbs to 105 lbs and looked far too thin if you ask me,...
The Biggest Loser finale is always a night filled with tears of joy and more skinny bodies than the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, and Feb. 4′s Season 15 finale proved no different. Find out who won below!
‘The Biggest Loser’ Finale: Rachel Fredrickson Crowned Winner Of Season 15
Excuse us, but we’re still drying our eyes as we type…
‘Biggest Loser’ Rachel’s Extreme Weight Loss — How She Went Too Far ‘Biggest Loser’ Tips
After all was said and done, Rachel Frederickson won $250,000 and the title of Biggest Loser. Rachel went from 260 lbs to 105 lbs and looked far too thin if you ask me,...
- 2/5/2014
- by Shaunna Murphy
- HollywoodLife
The ‘Biggest Loser’ fan favorite is being sued after allegedly breaching her contract with Fc Online Marketing Inc. by gaining at least 45 pounds. Is this fair?
Tara Costa may have felt pressure to lose 155 pounds during her stint on The Biggest Loser in 2009, but her weight is back in the spotlight again as a company filed a lawsuit against her for breaching her contract and gaining at least 45 pounds.
Tara Costa Sued — ‘Biggest Loser’ Star Blasted For Gaining Weight
“We hired Tara Costa in 2011 to be a spokesperson,” Michael Parrella, chief executive of Fc Online Marketing Inc., which owns ILoveKickboxing.com, recently told Newsday. “She came on at a certain weight. We had a fitness clause. She was in material breach after she gained, in my opinion, about 45 pounds. She was supposed to visit 15 of our franchise locations, but we weren’t able to send her anywhere because she gained a lot of weight.
Tara Costa may have felt pressure to lose 155 pounds during her stint on The Biggest Loser in 2009, but her weight is back in the spotlight again as a company filed a lawsuit against her for breaching her contract and gaining at least 45 pounds.
Tara Costa Sued — ‘Biggest Loser’ Star Blasted For Gaining Weight
“We hired Tara Costa in 2011 to be a spokesperson,” Michael Parrella, chief executive of Fc Online Marketing Inc., which owns ILoveKickboxing.com, recently told Newsday. “She came on at a certain weight. We had a fitness clause. She was in material breach after she gained, in my opinion, about 45 pounds. She was supposed to visit 15 of our franchise locations, but we weren’t able to send her anywhere because she gained a lot of weight.
- 7/10/2013
- by Christopher Rogers
- HollywoodLife
Danni Allen was crowned The Biggest Loser's official season 14 winner. But Gina McDonald, 48, of Hoover, Ala., took home $100,000 as the at-home winner of the NBC show. We caught up with Gina to hear her weight loss success story, in her own words.
Name: Gina Harris McDonald
Age: 48
Height: 5'2"
Before Weight: 245 pounds
How I Gained It: I struggled with weight my entire life. I had moments of "skinny" after crazy fad diets, but then would regain all the weight and then some. The five years prior to being cast for "The Biggest Loser," I let everything and everybody get in my way of becoming fit and healthy. The biggest thing I let get in my way was me! I had just decided that I was going to live out my life sitting on the sofa at the end of the day and all weekend. I spent all week giving to others: clients,...
Name: Gina Harris McDonald
Age: 48
Height: 5'2"
Before Weight: 245 pounds
How I Gained It: I struggled with weight my entire life. I had moments of "skinny" after crazy fad diets, but then would regain all the weight and then some. The five years prior to being cast for "The Biggest Loser," I let everything and everybody get in my way of becoming fit and healthy. The biggest thing I let get in my way was me! I had just decided that I was going to live out my life sitting on the sofa at the end of the day and all weekend. I spent all week giving to others: clients,...
- 4/22/2013
- by Sarah Klein
- Huffington Post
Olivia and Hannah are best known as the purple team from Season 11 of ‘The Biggest Loser.’ They spilled to HollywoodLife.com Exclusively what they’ve been up to since the show and what the trainers are really like when the cameras are off!
Olivia Ward, winner of The Biggest Loser Season 11, and runner-up, Hannah Curlee, spilled to HollywoodLife.com in a new video interview from April 10. They reveal show secrets, share their best weight loss and diet tips and tell us what trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels are Really like behind the scenes!
Hannah & Olivia Spill ‘Biggest Loser’ Secrets
“A lot of people think that we’re with the trainers 24 hours a day, that people are cooking our meals. We were with the trainers about 6-9 hours a week but the show really wants you to learn how to do this at home. So you do have to make...
Olivia Ward, winner of The Biggest Loser Season 11, and runner-up, Hannah Curlee, spilled to HollywoodLife.com in a new video interview from April 10. They reveal show secrets, share their best weight loss and diet tips and tell us what trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels are Really like behind the scenes!
Hannah & Olivia Spill ‘Biggest Loser’ Secrets
“A lot of people think that we’re with the trainers 24 hours a day, that people are cooking our meals. We were with the trainers about 6-9 hours a week but the show really wants you to learn how to do this at home. So you do have to make...
- 4/18/2013
- by Dory Larrabee
- HollywoodLife
Got a success story of your own? Send it to us at success.stories@huffingtonpost.com and you could be featured on the site!
Name: Hannah Curlee
Age: 33
Height: 5'9"
Before Weight: 248 pounds
How I Gained Weight: I was very active in high school. I played multiple sports and was always in great physical shape. My dream in life was to play volleyball or basketball professionally overseas. I was fortunate enough to play volleyball in college and after my first season, I fell down a flight of stairs and had a severe back injury that ended my sports career. I was beyond devastated. I gained 37 pounds in the first month. Before, I never knew what it was like to even be 10 pounds overweight. Depression and feeling sorry for myself led to over 100 pounds gained in the first year. I yo-yo dieted dangerously with my sister Olivia for over a decade,...
Name: Hannah Curlee
Age: 33
Height: 5'9"
Before Weight: 248 pounds
How I Gained Weight: I was very active in high school. I played multiple sports and was always in great physical shape. My dream in life was to play volleyball or basketball professionally overseas. I was fortunate enough to play volleyball in college and after my first season, I fell down a flight of stairs and had a severe back injury that ended my sports career. I was beyond devastated. I gained 37 pounds in the first month. Before, I never knew what it was like to even be 10 pounds overweight. Depression and feeling sorry for myself led to over 100 pounds gained in the first year. I yo-yo dieted dangerously with my sister Olivia for over a decade,...
- 1/7/2013
- by Sarah Klein
- Huffington Post
Anna Kournikova's time on The Biggest Loser ranch has come to an end. The tennis pro-turned-trainer will not be returning for the next season of NBC's weight loss reality show, her rep confirms to People. According to The Hollywood Reporter, staffers clashed with Kournikova, 30, while some contestants found her unsympathetic. But her rep tells People that "Anna was 100 percent not fired from the show." Kournikova issued a statement saying, "I enjoyed my time on the Biggest Loser ranch. Although I will not be returning as a full time trainer on season 13, I will always be a part of The Biggest Loser...
- 11/14/2011
- by Alla Byrne
- PEOPLE.com
Sisters Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee are the latest winners of The Biggest Loser: Couples and they have both managed to maintain their new healthy lifestyles.
After leaving The Biggest Loser house and without the help of their trainers, keeping up with workouts and healthy eating is not an easy feat. But these two sisters have maintained their brand new bodies and have also learned that healthy eating doesn't always mean eating less.
“I used to get bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel and think that it was just a bagel," Ward says of her previous diet. "Now I love an egg white omelet made with vegetables, like asparagus and mushrooms, left over from the previous night’s dinner. You can eat healthy and still love what you’re putting in your mouth.”
Ward also says that she makes sure she orders healthily while eating out as well. “When...
After leaving The Biggest Loser house and without the help of their trainers, keeping up with workouts and healthy eating is not an easy feat. But these two sisters have maintained their brand new bodies and have also learned that healthy eating doesn't always mean eating less.
“I used to get bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel and think that it was just a bagel," Ward says of her previous diet. "Now I love an egg white omelet made with vegetables, like asparagus and mushrooms, left over from the previous night’s dinner. You can eat healthy and still love what you’re putting in your mouth.”
Ward also says that she makes sure she orders healthily while eating out as well. “When...
- 8/17/2011
- by rnazarali
- Foodista
Photo by Trae Patton/NBC
We watched the whole season of The Biggest Loser routing for the sisters Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee because we could relate to their strong bond. As so when the pair ended up in the final three together we were so happy for them. But in the back of our heads, knowing what just a tinge of sibling rivalry feels like, we couldn’t help but wonder if they were at all competitive with each other. In a recent conference call interview Olivia, who won the title and the $250,000 cash prize, answered our questions about going head-to-head against her sister and best friend.
She admitted there was a healthy competition going on, "It was always one of those things that we came in together but at the same time it was like, 'She’s never just going to let me win anything, and I’m...
We watched the whole season of The Biggest Loser routing for the sisters Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee because we could relate to their strong bond. As so when the pair ended up in the final three together we were so happy for them. But in the back of our heads, knowing what just a tinge of sibling rivalry feels like, we couldn’t help but wonder if they were at all competitive with each other. In a recent conference call interview Olivia, who won the title and the $250,000 cash prize, answered our questions about going head-to-head against her sister and best friend.
She admitted there was a healthy competition going on, "It was always one of those things that we came in together but at the same time it was like, 'She’s never just going to let me win anything, and I’m...
- 5/27/2011
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
Olivia Ward arrived at "The Biggest Loser" ranch with her sister and teammate, Hannah Curlee, at 261 pounds and she left at a svelte 132 pounds and with the Season 11 win.
The opera singer from New York City spoke to reporters on Wednesday (May 25) and said she had no idea what she was in for.
"I think that my expectations when I went to the ranch was, 'Ok, I'm going to go in, I'm going to do some working out, I'm going to get some information, and I'm going to lose weight,'" Ward, 35, says. "I had no earthly idea it was going to be as difficult as it was. I think I really underestimated the physical aspect of how difficult it was."
Nevertheless, she excelled in the show and went on to break several firsts for the series. Along with Hannah, they were the first sisters to reach the finals together.
The opera singer from New York City spoke to reporters on Wednesday (May 25) and said she had no idea what she was in for.
"I think that my expectations when I went to the ranch was, 'Ok, I'm going to go in, I'm going to do some working out, I'm going to get some information, and I'm going to lose weight,'" Ward, 35, says. "I had no earthly idea it was going to be as difficult as it was. I think I really underestimated the physical aspect of how difficult it was."
Nevertheless, she excelled in the show and went on to break several firsts for the series. Along with Hannah, they were the first sisters to reach the finals together.
- 5/26/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The theme of today's TV news is hard work pays off. Hines Ward worked very hard and won DWTS and now after 20 weeks of competition on the Biggest Loser Ranch out in the Calabasas/Agoura hills, it was the finale of The Biggest Loser: Couples ever. Sisters Hannah Curlee and Olivia Ward came out victorious. Hannah, 32, lost 120 lbs, or 48.39 percent of her total body weight. Olivia, 35, lost 129 lbs. She now has $250,000 to buy some new clothes. In an interview with Ok!, Hannah talked about the experience: .It.s so surreal...I can.t believe it. And to be here with my sister, I just can.t tell you how special this is.
- 5/25/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
The Biggest Loser winner Olivia Ward lost an astounding 129 pounds to take victory on the show’s season 11 live finale last night. The opera singer just barely managed to edge out her own sister, Hannah Curlee, who came in second with a total weight loss of 120 pounds. Ward weighed in at 261 pounds at the start of the season.
Olivia Ward before and after - ABC
“For such a long time, I didn’t even let myself imagine winning,” Olivia Ward told People magazine. “I will say the last few weeks I was really pushing towards the finish line and I thought about that confetti!”
Well, we probably would have been thinking about that massive $250,000 prize money instead — but that wouldn’t be nearly so humble to say. Ward says she’s very excited about the prospect of finally being cast for those ’sexpot roles’ instead of the humorous or matronly...
Olivia Ward before and after - ABC
“For such a long time, I didn’t even let myself imagine winning,” Olivia Ward told People magazine. “I will say the last few weeks I was really pushing towards the finish line and I thought about that confetti!”
Well, we probably would have been thinking about that massive $250,000 prize money instead — but that wouldn’t be nearly so humble to say. Ward says she’s very excited about the prospect of finally being cast for those ’sexpot roles’ instead of the humorous or matronly...
- 5/25/2011
- by Laura Vess
- SnarkFood.com
Olivia Ward has become the latest slimmer to exercise her way to triumph on The Biggest Loser.
The 35 year old mezzo-soprano opera singer lost an amazing 129lbs throughout the series of the hit Nmc weight loss show, dropping from 261 lbs to 132 lbs in just five months.
Olivia first entered the ranch with her sister Hannah Curlee. Hannah also made last night’s season finale, and dropped from 248 lbs to 128 lbs, achieving a total loss of 120 lbs.
Also featured in the episode was fellow finalist Irene Alvarado who lost 116lbs, bring her from 255 to 139 lbs.
Ward has previously admitted that her motivation for being on The Biggest Loser was the fact that her weight combined with a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, meant she would likely never have children if she didn’t become substantially more healthy. She also felt her obesity was a reason she had not received many opera singing roles.
The 35 year old mezzo-soprano opera singer lost an amazing 129lbs throughout the series of the hit Nmc weight loss show, dropping from 261 lbs to 132 lbs in just five months.
Olivia first entered the ranch with her sister Hannah Curlee. Hannah also made last night’s season finale, and dropped from 248 lbs to 128 lbs, achieving a total loss of 120 lbs.
Also featured in the episode was fellow finalist Irene Alvarado who lost 116lbs, bring her from 255 to 139 lbs.
Ward has previously admitted that her motivation for being on The Biggest Loser was the fact that her weight combined with a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, meant she would likely never have children if she didn’t become substantially more healthy. She also felt her obesity was a reason she had not received many opera singing roles.
- 5/25/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Olivia Ward is "The Biggest Loser" winner in season 11. At the last weigh in, it was revealed that she currently weighs 132 lbs. The New York City opera singer originally weighed 261 lbs, which means she lost 129 lbs after 5 months.
Olivia beat out her own sister Hannah Curlee who started at 248 lbs and ended at 128 lbs for a total loss of 120 lbs. The third finalist Irene Alvarado currently weighs 139 lbs. She lost 116 lbs after originally weighing 255 lbs.
As the winner, Olivia took home a grand prize of $250,000. Speaking to People.com after the win, the 35-year-old admitted, "For such a long time, I didn't even let myself imagine winning. I will say the last few weeks I was really pushing towards the finish line and I thought about that confetti!"
She went on sharing, "A lot of people told me to visualize that confetti. Man, I have to tell you, it was...
Olivia beat out her own sister Hannah Curlee who started at 248 lbs and ended at 128 lbs for a total loss of 120 lbs. The third finalist Irene Alvarado currently weighs 139 lbs. She lost 116 lbs after originally weighing 255 lbs.
As the winner, Olivia took home a grand prize of $250,000. Speaking to People.com after the win, the 35-year-old admitted, "For such a long time, I didn't even let myself imagine winning. I will say the last few weeks I was really pushing towards the finish line and I thought about that confetti!"
She went on sharing, "A lot of people told me to visualize that confetti. Man, I have to tell you, it was...
- 5/25/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
In quite possibly the most unique season of "The Biggest Loser" ever, 35-year-old opera singer, Olivia Ward, took the title and this season's $250,000 prize.
The New York City resident lost 129 pounds from her starting weight of 261 to knock out both her sister, Hannah Curlee, and the third place finalist, Irene Alvarado, for the win. She was a force to be reckoned with from the very beginning of the competition. And her desire to elevate her career from being typecast in the opera world drove her.
Her sister, 32-year-old human resources rep, Hannah, came in second place with a total weight loss of 120 pounds from her starting weight of 248 pounds. The Nashville gal had once been an athlete on her way to a pro career when a devastating car accident ended her sports career with a serious back injury.
We're not surprised that the two sisters placed first and second as...
The New York City resident lost 129 pounds from her starting weight of 261 to knock out both her sister, Hannah Curlee, and the third place finalist, Irene Alvarado, for the win. She was a force to be reckoned with from the very beginning of the competition. And her desire to elevate her career from being typecast in the opera world drove her.
Her sister, 32-year-old human resources rep, Hannah, came in second place with a total weight loss of 120 pounds from her starting weight of 248 pounds. The Nashville gal had once been an athlete on her way to a pro career when a devastating car accident ended her sports career with a serious back injury.
We're not surprised that the two sisters placed first and second as...
- 5/25/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Olivia Ward has been named as the winner of The Biggest Loser: Couples. It was announced at the show's grand final in Hollywood that the 35-year-old opera singer had lost 129lb. Ward triumphed over her younger sister, former professional athlete Hannah Curlee, who lost 120lb. Just before Ward's weigh-in, Curlee told her sister: "I just don't think you understand how proud I am of you and how proud all these people are of what you've done. "You have always been beautiful to me, but now you are beautiful to yourself, and that's worth more than any prize money." Ward replied: "The champion I knew has always been inside of [Hannah]... to me, that's worth everything." She wins (more)...
- 5/25/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Olivia Ward has been named as the winner of The Biggest Loser: Couples. It was announced at the show's grand final in Hollywood that the 35-year-old opera singer had lost 129lb. Ward triumphed over her younger sister, former professional athlete Hannah Curlee, who lost 120lb. Just before Ward's weigh-in, Curlee told her sister: "I just don't think you understand how proud I am of you and how proud all these people are of what you've done. "You have always been beautiful to me, but now you are beautiful to yourself, and that's worth more than any prize money." Ward replied: "The champion I knew has always been inside of [Hannah]... to me, that's worth everything." She wins prize money of $$250,000 (£154,706). (more)...
- 5/25/2011
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Is it just us, or does The Biggest Loser always provide for one of the most gratifying finales on TV? Not only are the very visible results paraded right in front of us, but it all comes down to the math. Who lost the highest percentage of their season-premiere starting weight? Beep, beep, beep...beep... And there you have it! So who was still standing proud and lean at the end of the NBC hit's 11th season, which was also its fourth couples edition? Olivia Ward, who along with younger sister Hannah Curlee made it all the way to the finale, was declared the Biggest Loser after shedding 129 pounds, or 49.43 percent of her starting body weight, to weigh in at...
- 5/25/2011
- E! Online
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