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Loser Gains a Soap Star
Days of Our Lives vet Alison Sweeney is replacing Caroline Rhea as host of NBC's The Biggest Loser, Variety is reporting. Rhea, who has fronted the weight-loss compeition since Day 1, has moved on "to pursue other interests," says the network. The hiring of Sweeney, meanwhile, says exec producer Ben Silverman, "will bring not only a great fresh face, but [also] a huge, loyal fan base." Heck, based just on the evil twins and illegitimate children who may start tuning in, the ratings could go up 10 percent.
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Feb 20, 2007 9:12 AM
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Bah! Caroline Rhea was one of my main reasons for watching the occasional episode.
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Feb 20, 2007 10:01 AM
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I like Rhea. I like Sweeny. Neither could get me to watch the show.
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Feb 20, 2007 10:42 AM
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Right on JenJen. I agree totally!
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Feb 20, 2007 10:58 AM
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If they needed a new host.... maybe they should have had all candidates go thru what the contestants do... and the winner gets the job.. lol
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Feb 20, 2007 12:10 PM
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My mother wondered why Rhea was a host of a weight-loss show. Rhea needed to also be a contestant.
I love Ali. Anyone who watches Days knows that Ali has gone through her own weight challenges so she can understand what the contestants are going through. I hope it doesn't interfere with her Days' gig!
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Feb 20, 2007 12:30 PM
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I am so happy for Allison. She is great! I know a lot of Days of our Lives fans will tune in to support her. She is perfect for the gig. This is a good move by NBC. Hopefully it will improve the ratings for The Biggest Loser and Days of our Lives!
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Feb 20, 2007 12:44 PM
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So, where is Rhea going? I like her. Didn't like the show, but I like her.
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Feb 20, 2007 12:56 PM
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lol, JenJen.
I too like Caroline. And I've always been a fan of Alison and Days... but I don't know if I'd watch The Biggest Loser.
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Feb 20, 2007 12:58 PM
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Maurine, I'm with you and your mom. Rhea seemed to be gaining weight with each season. I hope Alison does well. She is looking great these days.
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Feb 20, 2007 1:24 PM
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I'm glad NBC appreciates the loyal fan base of soap opera viewers. Is that why they cancelled Passions?
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Feb 20, 2007 3:52 PM
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Alison Sweeny lost a good amount of weight several years back. She will be a good hostess. I liked Rhea too, but I love Ali and I'm glad to hear she isn't leaving Days.
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Feb 20, 2007 4:21 PM
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I think if I were on the show as a contestant, my biggest challenge would be to stop calling Allison, "Sami"... because I would...all the time.
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Feb 20, 2007 5:21 PM
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I love that they are bringing Alison Sweeney in as host. Caroline Rhea was a terrible host, overweight on a show about losing weight. Alison Sweeney is a doll who went though losing a lot of weight and kept it off. Hooray for the producers for finally getting it right!!
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Feb 20, 2007 7:37 PM
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This is a great idea. I did love the first host, but Allison deserves a primetime spot. She got herself into great shape and looks better than ever. She has a loyal fan base, but she is also extremely loyal to her fans. She is always going out of her way to be a positive role model for her fans. GREAT CHOICE!
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Feb 21, 2007 11:16 AM
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