Blood, sweat and tears...literally!
E! News has the exclusive first look at what's to come this season on USA's The Biggest Loser. The emotional supertease previews the rigorous mental and physical transformations all 12 contestants will go through during their weight loss journeys.
"I miss my daughter a lot," contestant Domenico Brugellis reveals before breaking down in tears. "There is going to come a point in time where I do see her again and I want her to see a new dad."
In addition to difficult physical challenges and intense gym trainings with new coaches Steve Cook and Erica Lugo and host Bob Harper, we hear the backstories that lead to the contestants' weight gain.
"My mom started using drugs when I was eight years old. I struggled being confident all my life," Micah Collum reveals.
"The reason I'm here is simple: I'm here for my family, I'm here to get healthy for them so I can live a longer life," contestant Jim DiBattista admits.
Despite all the challenges, the trailer teases big triumphs and major weight loss for the increasingly fit contestants. "We genuinely love each other," one contestant says. "These people are going to be in my life forever."
"This is more than just weight loss for people. They want to change their life," Lugo adds.
Check out the emotional supertease above and don't miss the premiere of The Biggest Loser Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 9 p.m. on USA!
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Scroll down to learn even more about the 12 contestants.
Delores Tomorrow has always had her eye on just that—tomorrow. Looking forward to building a brighter future for her community, the Chicago, IL native is an accomplished and driven community leader, founder of a non-profit serving teen girls of color, and event planner who served on the Advance Team for former First Lady Michelle Obama. Joining The Biggest Loser at her heaviest weight of 280 pounds, Delores is ready to empower herself by getting her weight under control so she can continue to serve and inspire her community.
Jim DiBattista (or "Coach") is a father of three boys and coach of a local youth football team in his native Philadelphia, PA. Having lost both of his parents much too soon, Jim knows he needs to urgently lose weight and lead a healthier life in order to continue inspiring his family and his team for years to come. Jim decided to go on The Biggest Loser at 385 pounds in order to prove to himself, his family, and his team that he's willing and able to tackle his weight and fight for a healthier future.
Micah Collum is a 23-year-old from Oneonta, AL whose challenging upbringing had a significant impact on his health. With divorced parents, and a mother struggling with addiction, Micah and his six siblings were often left to fend for themselves while growing up. Always bigger than his peers, Micah's size was actually a benefit in high school where he was a popular, standout athlete in football and basketball. Since graduating, Micah has gained nearly 100 pounds and has struggled to make ends meet while working a variety of jobs. Joining The Biggest Loser at 326 pounds, Micah wants his experience to be the start of a new chapter in his life that gets him on the right track toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
Robert Richardson II is a dedicated husband and devoted father who works as a Territory Sales Manager for a tobacco company in Lafayette, LA. Born and raised in Orlando, FL, Robert is the son of a former NFL player and always dreamed of playing football professionally, just like his father. Those dreams took a hard hit when, as D1 college athlete, Robert experienced a string of injuries due in large part to his weight. Joining The Biggest Loser at 409 pounds, Robert is ready to stop making excuses and continue his journey toward health and wellness, and maybe even an NFL comeback.
Domenico (or Dom) Brugellis is a proud father to a six-year-old daughter and is responsible for setting the menu for students across New York City as a food manager with the Department of Education. Dom, a former chef, has struggled to maintain a healthy relationship with food his entire life. He's finally ready to find balance between his love of the Italian food he grew up with and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. He joins The Biggest Loser at 323 pounds and is hopeful the show is a recipe for success.
Katarina Bouton is a 23-year-old cardiac nurse from Jacksonville, FL who has struggled with her weight for most of her life. While learning to educate and help others live a healthier lifestyle, Katarina has struggled with her own poor eating habits, including consuming high-calorie fast food meals while working at the hospital. With so much life ahead of her, Katarina is joining The Biggest Loser at 293 pounds hoping to get her weight under control and live by the healthy habits she promotes to her patients.
Having lived the majority of his life as a closeted gay man, Kyle Yeo used food to hide his true identity. The weight he put on reflected his secret life, but now that he is out, he is ready to shed the pounds and have his body mirror his new out and proud mindset. Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Kyle joins The Biggest Loser at 302 pounds and now has the support of his family as he tackles this next step in feeling comfortable in his own skin and finding personal acceptance.
Teri Aguiar, the former Miss Missouri 1999 turned flight nurse from Columbia, IL, spends her days dropping from the sky to save lives, and now she's calling on The Biggest Loser to help save her own. Teri, a recently divorced mom of two teens, travels Illinois transporting critically ill patients by helicopter, but her weight is slowing her down during these rescues. At 256 pounds, this beauty queen is ready to take flight on her journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Megan Hoffman is a 35-year-old from Simi Valley, CA who is an Operations and Retention Director at a gym. Working in the health and wellness industry, Megan knows she needs to change her habits and relationship with food to steer clear of weight-related health issues, but currently she uses humor as a defense mechanism to hide the fact that she is not living a healthy lifestyle. Joining The Biggest Loser at her heaviest, 290 pounds, she wants to break the cycle and not cut her life short over something completely preventable.
PhiXavier Holmes (or Phi) is a professional school counselor in Washington D.C., where she invests much of herself into her students' lives. Nicknamed "Jukebox" by her coworkers, PhiXavier loves to play music while she cares for her students and coworkers as if they were her own family. She started relying on food as a coping mechanism following the traumatic passing of her father. With her own relatives back home near Baton Rouge, LA, PhiXavier's friends and coworkers in D.C. are her primary support system and will be rooting for her as she begins her journey, at 357 pounds, toward a healthier and more prosperous life on The Biggest Loser.
Kristi McCart is a wife, mother, and family law and estate planning attorney with her own practice in Riverview, FL. Kristi's unhealthy relationship with food started in childhood where inconsistencies between her divorced parents' households led to rarely knowing when her next meal would be. As an adult, Kristi has only ever lost weight by taking unhealthy measures and believes her current issues with weight may be the reason she has not been able to have a second child. At 264 pounds, she's ready to do things the right way on The Biggest Loser and is motivated to get healthy for herself, and for her family.
Kim Davis is a sweet, southern mom from Mulberry, TN who works as a top tour guide at a popular whiskey distillery. Nineteen years ago, she won her battle with breast cancer and now she's ready to take on the second biggest battle of her life, losing weight. Known for her hearty sense of humor and super-sized personality, she's ready to drop "hearty," and "supersized" from her diet and challenge herself to create a healthier lifestyle. Joining The Biggest Loser at 242 pounds, she's hopeful it will help her to continue to be the "life of the party" for years to come.
Watch the premiere of The Biggest Loser Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 9 p.m. on USA!