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Revival of Transformative Series THE BIGGEST LOSER Premieres February 11 on CTV Life Channel

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− THE BIGGEST LOSER premieres Tuesday, Feb. 11 on CTV Life Channel with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. ET –
− Trainer Bob Harper is the host of THE BIGGEST LOSER –

TORONTO (February 6, 2020) – After a 17-season run, THE BIGGEST LOSER is back with an all-new, revamped version airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET  beginning February 11 on CTV Life Channel. Hosted by health and fitness expert, Bob Harper, the series launches with two weeks of back-to-back episodes (see below) before settling into weekly one-hour episodes on February 25, day-and-date with the U.S. broadcast. THE BIGGEST LOSER is the latest edition to CTV Life’s schedule, which has seen growth in all key demos this broadcast year, including a double digit increase in the key A25-54 demo. New episodes of THE BIGGEST LOSER air on CTV Life Channel as follows:
  • Tuesday, Feb. 11 – 90-minute special premiere at 9 p.m. ET, followed by an all-new hour-long episode at 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Feb. 18 – Two, new, hour-long episodes at 9 p.m. ET and 10 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Feb. 25 – New episode at 9 p.m. ET in its regular timeslot
  Watch THE BIGGEST LOSER trailer here. “We’re excited to have this powerhouse unscripted series join the CTV Life Channel schedule,” said Pat DiVittorio Vice-President, Programming, CTV and Specialty. “Big, bold, and buzzy, THE BIGGEST LOSER is a series that inspires audiences and conversation, and we are delighted to deliver it to our Canadian viewers.” Guided by Bob Harper, who returns after serving as trainer on all 17 seasons of the original series, THE BIGGEST LOSER follows 12 brave men and women over the course of 10 episodes as they work toward healthier lifestyles with the assistance of all-new trainers, Steve Cook and Erica Lugo. While participants seek personal transformation by not only working towards better overall physical health, they also work to confront the obstacles that have set them back and hindered them in the past. Click here to meet THE BIGGEST LOSER participants. THE BIGGEST LOSER is produced by Endemol Shine North America in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio. Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre, and Georgie Hurford-Jones serve as executive producers for Endemol Shine. THE BIGGEST LOSER is based on the format created by David Broome. Todd Nelson, JD Roth, and Broome also are executive producers.

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About CTV Life Channel
CTV Life Channel features fan-favourite lifestyle and DIY programming along with food series to savour. It’s home to beloved series JAMIE AND JIMMY’S FOOD FIGHT CLUB, ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY, MARTHA AND SNOOP’S POTLUCK DINNER PARTY, and more, as well as the upcoming series JAMIE’S ULTIMATE VEG. CTV Life Channel has a robust slate of original Canadian series including BONACINI’S ITALY, WHERE TO I DO?, DNA DINNERS, DOG TALES RESCUE, and SPENCER’S BIG 30, and is the exclusive broadcaster of HOLMES 911. From CTV, Canada’s most-watched network, CTV Life Channel is part of a powerful suite of specialty channels that also includes CTV Drama Channel, CTV Comedy Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel. More information about CTV Life Channel is available at CTVLife.ca

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