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
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Amy and Kevin

Amy before

Kevin before
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Gemma and Amy

Gemma before

Amy before
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Jessie and Tamara

Jessie before

Tamara before
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Laura and Diane

Laura before

Diane before
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Paula and Gerard

Paula before

Gerard before
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Sarah and Geoff

Sarah before

Geoff before
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Sam and Damien

Sam before

Damien before
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