The Biggest Loser Hooked on 'Tronics; the Big Switch (Season 17, Episode 3)
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TV Episode | 85 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

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The Biggest Loser

Hooked on 'Tronics; the Big Switch (Season 17, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 85 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

With Whitney and Hope respectively being eliminated after the last two weigh-ins, thirteen contestants remain at the ranch. In the first of the two weeks, the temptation dangled in front of the contestants is the distraction of electronics...See moreWith Whitney and Hope respectively being eliminated after the last two weigh-ins, thirteen contestants remain at the ranch. In the first of the two weeks, the temptation dangled in front of the contestants is the distraction of electronics, as they have been unplugged since arriving on the ranch. Bob informs them that most Americans spend eleven hours a day in front of some sort of electronic device, some of that time which could be spent instead on leading a healthier life, such as working out. The first team challenge reflects the plugged in nature of the world, which they must overcome, to win. The electronic nature of the challenge is combined with a relay obstacle course. The winning team has the option of having access to electronics for the week, including video chats with their loved ones at home, or exclusive use of the gym for the week. The decision is made even more difficult with additional information Bob gives the contestants just before the winning team must choose. That decision not only affects both teams in the most obvious ways, but in ways they probably did not expect. Bob throws the teams for a loop at the weigh-in when he announces that there will be no yellow line, but a red line, meaning that the person with the lowest percentage of weight lost on the losing team is automatically eliminated. In the second of the two weeks, Bob announces another upheaval after the remaining twelve contestants feel like they have achieved some footing and normalcy in their day-to-day ranch lives. This upheaval is the type of situation that they would have to face in the real world, and which they must learn to deal with not to fall into the trap that may lead to bad habits resulting in their weight gain. This upheaval will also affect the trainers, who have no idea what is coming until it happens. The first team challenge for the week is a race to move puzzle pieces stacked on top of a structure made of shipping containers to the top of another similar structure, where they must piece together the puzzle to reveal the prize. Later, they embark on another last chance team challenge of a medley relay, which may either increase or somewhat negate the reward from the first challenge. At the second week weigh-in, at which there will again be a red line, many contestants tell of the difficulties they have had adjusting to life at the ranch after that upheaval, which may be negatively reflected on the scale. Written by Huggo See less

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16 cast members

Name	Known for
Bob Harper Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Bob Harper: Beginner's Weight Loss Transformation (2011)
Dolvett Quince Self - Trainer Self - Trainer See fewer	Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016)
Jennifer Widerstrom Self - Trainer Self - Trainer See fewer	Pirouette (2023)
Felicia Buffkin Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Lauren Clark Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Vicki Clark Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Sarah Gilbert Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Tonsheia Grandison Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Richard Hatch Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	Another Gay Movie (2006)
Luis Hernandez Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Roberto Hernandez Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Rob Kidney Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Jacky Kmet Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Stephen Kmet Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Erin Willett Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)
Colby Wright Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	The Biggest Loser (2004)