Tonight on NBC The Biggest Loser returns with an all new season 17 episode 6 which features over weight contestants competing to lose weight to win money, on Monday, February 8 called “Makeover Week” and we have your weekly recap below! On tonight’s episode, the contestants get makeovers from Tim Gunn and Ken Paves, and then they reunite with loved ones to show them their new looks. Later, the loved ones join the contestants to compete in a Last Chance Challenge.
On the last episode, the winner of the opening challenge chose a contestant from Team Jen and Team Dolvett to go home for the week. The only weights that mattered in the final weigh-in are those of the contestants sent home, surrounded by old habits and temptations. Host Bob Harper made a surprise visit to give a killer workout while the other trainers pushed their teams to the limit back on the ranch. Last week the competition moved to singles. Did you watch last week’s episode? We did and we have a full and detailed recap, right here for you.
On tonight’s episode as per the NBC synopsis, “it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated events of ‘The Biggest Loser’ season – the fan-favorite makeover episode! Fashion expert Tim Gunn and celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves return to create amazing and inspirational transformations with the remaining seven contestants. And though they still have to stick to their weight-loss routines, there will be no temptation this week.
After getting a brand new look from head to toe, the players get to show off their new slimmer selves to loved ones flown in to celebrate their big day. Later, they learn they’re competing in a Last Chance Challenge with one of their loved ones for an advantage at this week’s weigh in.”
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#BiggestLoser starts with Bob meeting the contestants at a boutique. It’s makeover week. Bob congratulates them on making week 10 and says they are getting redone. Felicia says this was the milestone she wanted. Erin says she’s so excited to be there.
Bob says they need this man and introduces Tim Gunn. Everyone cheers. He’s from Project Runway if you don’t know his name and is a regular on Biggest Loser and says it’s an honor to be there. Bob says they will get a head to toe makeover.
They also will see Ken Paves for new hair styles. Then Bob says they have a surprise. Tim says their family and friends are on the way to LA. Bob says he can’t wait to see what Tim does with them. Tim gives each of them outfits to try on.
He says this is important because their brains haven’t perceived how much their body has changed and it helps them recognize it. Erin comes out looking adorable. She says she was an 18 and he tells her she’s in a 10. She’s thrilled with the transformation.
Lauren is in a cute blue dress and she says this is a huge difference for her. She says she’s crawling out of the unhappiness. Roberto is there and looking hot in black. Stephen is looking slim and handsome in a professorial looking outfit. He says it reminds him back when he was in college.
Felicia talks about hiding her feelings and she says now she feels light. Now it’s time for the hairdos. Ken Paves says sometimes heavy people want to hide behind their hair and he wants to help them. Erin says she wants sexy. Ken says they’ll all feel sexy.
Jacky is first and she says she’s ready to let him do what he wants with her hair. Ken makes suggestions and gets to work on all of them. He talks about how he and Jessica Simpson worked together and Lauren is excited and says Jessica is her hair icon.
Then he goes to work on the guys and it’s beard trimming time for Colby. The limo pulls up and Lauren is on the red carpet. Bob, Tim, and Jenn are there to greet Lauren who looks amazing and is so blonde now. They send her inside and her dad and son are there.
Her son cries and she does too when she sees him. He hugs her tight and she cries on him. Her dad says she looks great and she keeps loving on her son. Her son Caleb says he didn’t even recognize her and says she looks different. He says she looks skinny and she says she lost 50 pounds.
Next is Stephen and he’s in a stunning suit in blue and looks great. Dolvett is stunned and Tim looks so proud. They rave over how great he looks then wait for Jacky. Dolvett is wowed and so is Stephen. Tim says he fell in love with her this week.
Jacky says they last time she felt this good was her wedding 18 years ago. Dolvett says what a transition to be in this moment. They head inside to see their kids and Connie, his mom. Kayleigh and Jack are shocked to see their parents.
Kayleigh starts crying and so does Stephen’s mom Connie. They hug tight. Connie says he looks gorgeous and Kayleigh says her parents look amazing and she’s so proud of them. Jacky says she thinks about getting healthy so they can do fun stuff together.
Next is Roberto who is styling in a gray suit and purple shirt. Jenn gives him a huge hug and says he’s acknowledged the change and transformation and Bob says Tim did a great job. Tim says he’s a different person. Roberto says he looked good and is excited.
Jacob his son and Angel his stepson watch the video with his wife and younger son. Jacob runs to hug him and is crying on his dad. Angel says Roberto told them he was going to come back different and he has changed. His wife calls him sexy.
Rosie says he’s determined and she’s so happy. He tells them he lost 89 pounds and will be at 100 soon. Jacob says his dad looks awesome and he tells the boys they’re going to go out and play at the park but he has to finish this first.
Felicia is next and Bob says she looks incredible. Dolvett says she looks amazing and he loves seeing her smile like this. He says the pain is all gone. He says she came a long way and he’s happy to see her at this point. Her sister Donna is there to see the makeover reveal.
She watches the video of what she’s done with tears in her eyes. Donna and Felicia run to hug and Felicia says Donna raised her from age 13 and got her out of her hostile home environment with her stepfather. They cry and Donna says she’s so proud of her.
Colby is up next and he’s got the beard trimmed down and is in a nice three piece suit. Bob says he looks so young and Colby says he feels 10 years younger. Jenn says he gave himself a chance to look on the outside the way he feels on the inside. She cries and hugs him.
Inside, Karen his mom and Debbie his aunt are there. He comes out and his mom bawls and hugs him. They are both crying. Karen says she’s so proud of him and they both talk about how wonderful he looks. Debbie says he hasn’t looked like this since high school. Karen calls him her cowboy.
Erin is next and we see her journey then she comes down the red carpet in a sexy black dress. Bob says – oh my God and calls her a rock star. He says that’s the girl that matches the voice and she says she’s never felt this good her entire life.
Dolvett says she has so much to be proud of. Inside, she says she was stuck in all the things she wasn’t. Her BF Matt is there with her mom Mary. She comes out and her mom cries and hugs her. Her mom says she’s so proud of her.
Matt says he always thought she was beautiful but agrees this is the best she’s looked and Erin says she’s still getting used to this body. Erin says it’s hard for big moments in her life because she wishes her dad was there but she lost him.
Now all the contestants and their families are together and they all toast with Bob to Season 17. Now it’s back to the ranch and their families come along. Bob greets them and says their family members are going to help them.
He says they’re doing something that’s never been done. He says it’s a last chance challenge and the families get to compete too. Bob takes them to the challenge. They have a sled and the family members will be on the other side.
The family member will hand them a weight and they have to run it back. Once the sled is loaded they pull it back to their loved one. The guys’ sleds will weigh 220 and the women’s 170. Bob says the winners get a trip to a Biggest Loser resort and a one pound advantage.
They choose which family member to help. Erin takes her BF. Colby takes his mom. Lauren takes her son. Jacky takes her daughter. Stephen goes with his son Jack. Roberto takes Angel. The race starts. They run down and then Colby is out in front.
His mom starts moving the weight. Felicia is off with her weight first followed by Erin. Roberto is next and Lauren gets hers. Felicia and Erin head back followed by Roberto and Lauren. Colby is back too. Stephen waits on his son who is going slow because he’s so little.
Kayleigh is trying to go as fast as she can as Jacky takes off with hers and Stephen too. Felicia is on the way back. Erin is close behind. Angel gets the weight for Roberto who takes off. Felicia and Erin are neck and neck.
Erin is off with her third and Felicia is close behind. Roberto is close to them. Stephen encourages his son. Erin is on her fourth and Felicia is close behind. Roberto also has his fourth. Erin is in the lead. The last weight is tiny.
It’s harder because it’s small. Erin gets it and takes off. Felicia gets hers and is close behind and so is Roberto. Erin takes off with the sled. Felicia is pulling too. Roberto pulls hard. Erin says it’s so hard. Erin is in the lead but Roberto is pushing hard.
Bob tells Erin to dig deep if she wants this. Felicia is struggling. Erin wins it and Matt gives her a big hug. Dolvett gives her a big hug. Erin says she’s happy to win in front of her mom and Matt. Roberto crosses with his and the others follow.
Caleb hugs Lauren. Colby’s mom says sorry but Erin comes and hugs them both. Jacky makes it over the line and Jacky says she and Stephen are trying to be better role models for their kids. Bob says they all did a good job and gives them a hand.
Erin and Matt get a week at the resort once this is all done and she has the one pound advantage at the weigh in. Bob says say goodbye to your loved ones and they all do. Bob takes off too. Bob meets with everyone and says they’re changing things up.
He wants to have another talk with them about their history. He talks to Lauren about her changes in 10 weeks and she says it was great to see her son. Roberto talks about his changes and how he wants to be a role model and hero for his son and a better father.
Colby says his mom has put up with so much in their lives but never gives up. He says his dad killed himself and she’s seen so many die and has so much tragedy. He says he always questioned if he could have helped his dad and he might not have killed himself.
He talks about the suicide and how there was a big puddle of blood on the floor from where he shot himself. He says he sat there cleaning it because he didn’t want his mom to do it. He says it just made everything worse. Everyone is crying.
Bob asks what he would say to his dad and he says he would ask if it was worth it and life was just that bad. He says he was so mad but it was his dad’s decision and says he now has so much faith that things will be okay.
Now it’s the last chance workout and Dolvett is yelling enthusiastically. He says he likes the dress up week but wants to remind them the only goal is to lose weight. Now it’s weigh in time and everyone is a bit worried but happy.
Bob says tonight is a yellow line for elimination. He says that’s all that matters. Erin starts since she has a one pound advantage. She began at 238 and last time was 188. Tonight she weighs 182. She’s down six pounds and that takes her to 3.72% with her extra pond advantage she won.
Lauren and Felicia are next. Lauren began at 234 and last time was 184. Tonight she’s at 179 and lost five pounds. That’s 2.2%. Felicia started at 234 and last time was 184. Tonight she’s at 183. She lost just two pounds which is 1.08% which puts her at risk this week.
Erin is safe. Jacky and Stephen are next. Stephen started at 309 and last time he was at 238. He needs to lose seven pounds to be safe. He weighs in at 228. He lost 10 pounds for a 4.20% loss. He’s safe. Jacky began the journey at 304.
Last time she was at 238. Tonight she has to lose seven pounds to be safe. Her weight is 229. She lost nine pounds. She’s a pound away from weighing the same as Stephen. She’s at 3.78% and is also safe with Stephen and Erin.
Roberto and Colby are the last two. Roberto began at 348 and last time he was at 259. He has to lose eight pounds or more to be safe. He weighs in at 250. He lost nine pounds which is 3.47%. That puts Felicia below the yellow line now.
Colby began at 339. Last time he was at 258. He must lose eight or more to stay safe. He’s now at 249. He lost nine pounds. That’s 3.49% and he’s safe from elimination. That puts Lauren and Felicia below the yellow line and facing elimination.
Bob lets them each make a statement. Lauren says she feels like she’s a finalist and they should want to beat the best. Felicia is annoyed and sighs. Lauren says she had the higher percentage and the fair thing to do is send Felicia home since she had a lower percentage.
Felicia says she’s a finalist and sees herself that way. She says no one wants to have to beg to stay but says she is and wants to be there. They go to vote. Jacky votes for Lauren since Felicia is her close pal. Stephen says he voted for Lauren for game play reasons.
Roberto says he wants to keep the person who will push him and he votes Felicia. Colby says he promised to watch out for Lauren and votes Felicia. It’s tied and comes down to Erin. Erin says she bonded with Felicia and Lauren since she was on both teams with them.
She tells Lauren she’s seen so much growth in her and says to see her with Caleb was amazing. She says he’s such a cool kid then tells Felicia she’s so strong and says she’s not voting anyone home but is voting someone who has her back since day one. She votes Lauren.
Lauren says she hates to go home with just two weeks left and says it’s been a roller coaster. She says Jenn has been a godsend to her and has meant so much to her. We see a look at Lauren who is now down to 168 for a loss of 66 pounds.
She says she this has impacted her relationship with her son and says they are out doing things all the time. We see them going rock climbing together at a gym. She looks great and she and Caleb look so happy.
THE END!
