| The Biggest Loser Australia | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| Starring | Jillian Michaels Bob Harper Adro Sernalli (Winner) |
| Presented by | Ajay Rochester |
| No. of episodes | 53 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Network Ten |
| Original release | 13 February – 27 April 2006 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the Australian version of the original NBC American reality television series The Biggest Loser premiered at 7pm each week night on Network Ten for 10 weeks from 13 February to 27 April 2006. The eventual winner, as decided by percentage of weight lost, was Adriano "Adro" Sarnelli, who won A$200,000. The host was announced as Ajay Rochester, who had previously gone through weight loss herself. American trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels reprised their roles from the previous American version. Applications closed on 11 November 2005 with over 6,000 Australians having applied to take part. The finale was watched by 2.310 million Australian viewers.[1]
At the beginning of the season, all contestants were given one 'last meal' of their favourite meals such as steak, spaghetti, chocolates, lasagna, lollies, alcohol, and other items.