First aired October 15, 2013 For the first time in Biggest Loser history, the trainers got to pick the contestants that would train with them on the ranch.
Unfortunately, Craig lost just 13 pounds and was under the red line, automatically eliminated but Jillian used her 'Trainer Save' to keep him in the game.
Tanya needed to lose more than two pounds to keep the Red team safe, and she succeeded with four (1.63% weight lost).
While Chelsea, David, and Hap managed to find cash in one of their pumpkins, everyone else was not so lucky, especially Jay, who ate 950 calories of treats.
However, a subsequent foul committed by one of the trainers would be uncovered next week—alongside a violation of Standards and Practices; therefore, Ruben's elimination would be voided.
The blue team won their fourth consecutive challenge; it was noted that part of their victory was because they convinced one of the kids, Bingo, to eat the vegetables (which he initially disliked) of their meal.
Moments before this week's weight-in, Alison Sweeney explained that there was a rules violation: Jillian Michaels gave her team caffeine supplements without the doctor's permission.
This led to fans wondering why the show never checked back in on Ruben's progress at home since his initial axe.
Craig (the recipient of Jillian's trainer save), although he pulled an impressive number, had the lowest combined percentage of the two-week weight loss, resulting in his elimination.
Danni Allen, last season's winner, returned to the ranch to give the contestants Subway lunch, in which each healthy sub contained only 6–10 grams of fat.
This is the first time we see the blue team struggle, as they lose their first weigh-in and Matt has the lowest percentage of weight loss.
With Hap posting his first double-digit number in several weeks, the Blue team finished with a 2.53% weight loss (27 pounds).
In a surprising twist, working at the diner proved beneficial to the White team as they lost 21 pounds for a 3.24% weight loss.
This meant that the Blue team lost the weigh-in for the third time in four weeks and with a three-pound weight loss, Bobby has the lowest percentage.
It is announced that at the end of the season, there will be a Biggest Loser Triathlon with the winner getting an automatic place in the finale.
Tanya stepped on the scale and lost seven, keeping her above the red line and pushing her current weight to 201 pounds, two away from "One"derland.
She stepped on the scale and lost five pounds, falling into "One"derland in the process, and pushed Hap below the red line.
The contestants head to Park City, Utah in honor of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
The fun began with fashion expert Tim Gunn, who worked his magic helping the contestants select stylish new outfits to flatter their new slimmer selves.
Then they are whisked away to enjoy a special night out and heartwarming, emotional reunions with loved ones who have flown in to celebrate their big day.
Later, it's back to reality and the ranch, where two players would fall under the red line at the weigh-in and be eliminated, revealing the final five contestants of the season.
Marie and Tanya fell below the red line and were eliminated, leaving Rachel, David, Bobby, Chelsea, and Jennifer as the final five.
After the triathlon, it was an emotional trip down memory lane as the contestants watched footage of their journeys with their trainers, and saw firsthand how far they had all come since arriving on the ranch.
David steps on the scale....and dropped an amazing 16 pounds, sending Chelsea below the red line and to elimination.
Triathlon Results First aired February 4, 2014[4] All fifteen contestants reunited and weighed in for one last time in front of a live studio audience.
Then, Ruben Studdard performed one of his songs in his new album "Unconditional Love" while the three finalists changed into their weigh-in clothes.
The crowned winner, Rachel, lost 59.62% and is currently the first contestant in The Biggest Loser history (worldwide) to end the season underweight.
Season 15 also featured a record number of contestants losing over 50% of their body weight, with four (Tumi, Bobby, David and Rachel).
[5] Upon the finale's airing, many commentators gave worrying reactions to the substantial amount of weight Rachel lost prior to winning.
"[20] Prominent fitness blogger Maria Kang opined, "When the show's newest winner, Rachel Frederickson, appeared Tuesday gaunt and emaciated after losing 155 pounds in just four months, my instincts told me hers was not a healthy journey.