Meet The Biggest Loser contestants 2012

Introducing your new Loser family for this year

The Biggest Loser contestants 2012

Last year millions of you tuned in to watch ITV's hit reality weight loss show The Biggest Loser. And with this year's series off to a flying start, you can expect to see even more stunning weight loss results and gruelling training sessions that are sure to inspire you with some get-up-and-go.

With two new trainers on board to join Richard Callender, 12 sparkly new contestants and weekly challenges and eliminations, you need to keep in the loop with this fast-paced, must-watch show.

So get to know your new Loser friends for 2012 with our guide so you can enjoy, support and celebrate every step of their weight loss journey with them, and use them as inspiration for your own healthy goals...

Niece and uncle: Amy and Kevin, South Shields

Amy McLernon, 23
Current weight: 19st
Goal weight: 10st
Total weight to lose: 9st

Kevin McLernon, 38
Current weight: 32st 2lb
Goal weight: 15st, but 18st for Finale
Total weight to lose: 14st 2lb

Work colleagues: Gemma and Amy, Middlesborough

Gemma McRobert, 25
Current weight: 19st 1lb
Goal weight: 11st
Total weight to lose: 8st 1lb


Amy Sharpe, 25

Current weight: 19st 4lb
Goal weight: 12st
Total weight to lose: 7st 4lb

Friends: Jessie and Tamara, London

Jessie St John-Sharpe, 22
Current weight: 18st 11lb
Goal weight: 12st
Total weight to lose: 6st 11lb


Tamara Mason, 22

Current weight: 19st 10lb
Goal dress size: 12

Mother and daughter: Laura and Diane, Rotherham

Laura Connor, 28
Current weight: 15st 12lb
Goal weight: 10st
Total weight to lose: 5st 2lb


Diane Connor, 53

Current weight: 19st 4lb
Goal weight: 12st
Total weight to lose: 7st 4lb

The couple: Paula and Gerard, South Ireland

Paula Culhane, 32
Current weight: 18st 9lb
Goal weight: 12st
Total weight to lose: 6st 9lb


Gerard Burke, 24

Current weight: 19st 12lb
Goal weight: 13st
Total weight to lose: 6st 12lb

Father and daughter: Sarah and Geoff, West Wales

Sarah Partridge, 29
Current weight: 19st 10lb
Goal dress size: 12

Geoff Partridge, 60
Current weight: 19st 6lb
Goal weight: 13st
Total weight to lose: 6st 6lb

Strangers: Sam and Damien, Dublin and West Yorkshire

Sam Pullen, 26
Current weight: 23st 7lb
Goal weight: 15st
Total weight to lose: 8st 7lb


Damien Bryne, 21

Current weight: 25st 7lb
Goal weight: 16st
Total weight to lose: 9st 7lb

Join The Biggest Loser Club today and experience the same scientifically proven weight loss program used by The Biggest Loser contestants to get amazing results.

 
Try one of Charlotte's workouts!

Try one of Charlotte's workouts!

Biggest Loser trainer Charlotte reveals her three favourite workouts to burn calories and tone up:

Fat Loss Express : Turbo charge your metabolism and work every muscle in your body!

Ultimate Kettlebell Conditioning : Develop your strength and stamina and kick fat to the curb.

Core Focus : Work your back, butt, obliques and pelvic floor for a core that will reward.

 
Work out with Rob!

Work out with Rob!

Get down and sweaty with one of these training sessions from all-new Biggest Loser trainer Rob:

Anytime, Anywhere Fat Blast : Give it everything you've got and this quick-fire workout will burn some hefty calories.

Shape up : A simple full body resistance blast to hit the large muscle groups.

Cardio Carnage : An interval training session to set your metabolisim on fire and burn fat.

 
Richard's top training sessions!

Richard's top training sessions!

Put yourself to the test with one of these workouts from The Biggest Loser trainer Richard:

Armageddon : A fast circuit to burn calories, tone and improve cardio.

The Big E :  Challenge your energy and endurance with this areobic session.

Sculpt & Shape : A conditioning workout to strengthen and tone.

Go on, prove what you're made of!