On Tuesday night's (Jan. 7) episode of "The Biggest Loser," Season 8 fan favorite Abby Rike returns to the Biggest Loser Ranch and Zap2it has your first look at her visit. As the Season 15 contestants mull over their "Second Chances" theme, Abby shares an update about where she stands on her own second chance journey.
Fans of the show will no doubt recall Abby lost her husband and two young children in a tragic car accident just two-and-a-half years before competing on "The Biggest Loser." "When I stepped on this ranch, my sole focus was that I wanted to live again," Abby tells the remaining Season 15 crew.
Contestant Jennifer tells Abby, who is approaching the seven-year anniversary of her family's deaths, that she beats herself up over not being able to do what Abby could. So Abby takes that opportunity to share some heartfelt words of wisdom with her successors.
Fans of the show will no doubt recall Abby lost her husband and two young children in a tragic car accident just two-and-a-half years before competing on "The Biggest Loser." "When I stepped on this ranch, my sole focus was that I wanted to live again," Abby tells the remaining Season 15 crew.
Contestant Jennifer tells Abby, who is approaching the seven-year anniversary of her family's deaths, that she beats herself up over not being able to do what Abby could. So Abby takes that opportunity to share some heartfelt words of wisdom with her successors.
- 1/6/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Jillian Michaels has named Abby Rike as her favourite Biggest Loser contestant of all time. The trainer told The Tonight Show with Jay Leno during an interview on Tuesday that she was touched by the season eight contestant's back story and journey. "She had lost her entire family in a car accident and managed to bring meaning to that tragedy and turn her entire life around and touch millions of people in the process," she said. "She was an incredible woman." Michaels also spoke about her decision to leave The Biggest Loser at the end of the current season, saying that she had enjoyed an "incredible (more)...
- 4/27/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
A two-hour Biggest Loser special entitled “Where Are They Now?” will be airing on American Thanksgiving on November 24 from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Over 30 former contestants will be airing on the special episode, including season nine’s Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson, season seven finalist Tara Costa and season six favorite Kristin Steede, among others.
The NBC press release below has more details about the special:
Two-Hour Special Catches Up with Popular Contestants From Past Seasons, Including Two who Fell in Love on the Show and Get Engaged at the Biggest Loser Ranch, One Who Fulfilled Her Dream to Have a Baby After Losing Weight, A Tongan Player’s Motivational Trip to Meet with Tongan Royalty, and 50 Former Contestants Reuniting to Compete in the San Francisco Triathlon and 5K and 10K Races at Treasure Island
Universal City, Calif. – October 11, 2010 – Viewers will get a chance to catch up...
Over 30 former contestants will be airing on the special episode, including season nine’s Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson, season seven finalist Tara Costa and season six favorite Kristin Steede, among others.
The NBC press release below has more details about the special:
Two-Hour Special Catches Up with Popular Contestants From Past Seasons, Including Two who Fell in Love on the Show and Get Engaged at the Biggest Loser Ranch, One Who Fulfilled Her Dream to Have a Baby After Losing Weight, A Tongan Player’s Motivational Trip to Meet with Tongan Royalty, and 50 Former Contestants Reuniting to Compete in the San Francisco Triathlon and 5K and 10K Races at Treasure Island
Universal City, Calif. – October 11, 2010 – Viewers will get a chance to catch up...
- 10/11/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
After losing the weigh-in, the Black Team was forced to deliberate over which member of their team to send home. The remaining contestants voted off Abby Rike after she offered herself for elimination. The 34-year-old teacher from Mabank, Texas, captured hearts early in the season with her tragic story of losing her husband and two young children in a 2006 car accident. She recently spoke to the reporters about how The Biggest Loser has helped her to rejoin life and how she has managed to go from 247 lbs. to 167 lbs. -- and keep it off! --Nina Tyler You used to use food as a coping mechanism. What did you replace food with, or how have you confronted your issues? At this point I've just learned about ‘what do I really want out of life?’ and it’s about feeling good physically for me and so I choose foods that physically make me feel good,...
- 10/29/2009
- by StyleWatch
- People.com - TV Watch
She continues to amaze us week after week.
When we heard about Abby Rike, "The Biggest Loser" contestant who lost her two children and husband in a 2006 car crash, we just couldn't imagine how she could even go on. But every week, she continues to inspire us as she not only survives, but thrives. Abby shares how she triumphed over tragedy with momlogic.
Ml: You are such an inspiration to us, Abby. We are all rooting for you on "The Biggest Loser."
Abby: Thank you so much. Being on the show has indeed been an absolutely amazing experience -- something I obviously never dreamed I would be a part of!
Ml: Did you always have a weight issue, or was it something that you just struggled with after your family tragedy?
Abby: I have struggled with weight for as long as I can remember. I did put on some weight after the accident,...
When we heard about Abby Rike, "The Biggest Loser" contestant who lost her two children and husband in a 2006 car crash, we just couldn't imagine how she could even go on. But every week, she continues to inspire us as she not only survives, but thrives. Abby shares how she triumphed over tragedy with momlogic.
Ml: You are such an inspiration to us, Abby. We are all rooting for you on "The Biggest Loser."
Abby: Thank you so much. Being on the show has indeed been an absolutely amazing experience -- something I obviously never dreamed I would be a part of!
Ml: Did you always have a weight issue, or was it something that you just struggled with after your family tragedy?
Abby: I have struggled with weight for as long as I can remember. I did put on some weight after the accident,...
- 10/6/2009
- Momlogic
See clips from the upcoming eighth season of NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser." The show returns with a theme of "second chances" on Tuesday, September 15th from 8-10 p.m. Et. Alison Sweeney serves as host of the ever-popular offering. Trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper make their return to train 16 eager contestants. Their individual stories are compelling, from a firefighter (Allen Smith) whose health and job are at risk because of his weight to a military wife and mother of four (Tracey Yukich) who has always put others first. Viewers will also meet a remarkable woman (Abby Rike) who endured the worst tragedy imaginable – losing her husband and two children in a deadly car crash...
- 9/3/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The new season of The Biggest Loser premieres September 15 at 8pm/Est on NBC---extended preview below:
The Biggest Loser contestants are:
Sean Algaier (Youth Pastor), 29, Tulsa, Ok.
Amanda Arlauskas (Patient Care Technician), 19, Butler, NJ.
Danny Cahill (Land Surveyor/Musician), 39, Broken Arrow, Ok.
Mozziz "Mo" Dewalt (Youth Mentor), 56, Louisville, Ky.
Antoine Dove (Health Insurance Agent), 23, Dudley, Nc.
Julio Gomez (Mortgage Loan Officer), 40, Algonquin, Il.
Dina Mercado (Custodian), 28, Commerce, CA.
Rebecca Meyer (Student/Nanny), 25, Des Moines, Ia.
Rudy Pauls (Engineer), 31, Brooklyn, Ct.
Abby Rike (Teacher), 35, Mabank, TX.
Allen Smith (Firefighter/Emt), 44, Columbus, In.
Shauntina "Shay" Sorrells (Social Worker), 30, Newport Beach, CA.
Alexandra White (Student), 20, Harrisburg, Pa.
Daniel Wright (Student), 20, Willow Spring, Nc.
Liz Young (Salesperson), 49, Lewisburg, Tn.
Tracey Yukich (Homemaker), 37, Allen, TX.
The Biggest Loser contestants are:
Sean Algaier (Youth Pastor), 29, Tulsa, Ok.
Amanda Arlauskas (Patient Care Technician), 19, Butler, NJ.
Danny Cahill (Land Surveyor/Musician), 39, Broken Arrow, Ok.
Mozziz "Mo" Dewalt (Youth Mentor), 56, Louisville, Ky.
Antoine Dove (Health Insurance Agent), 23, Dudley, Nc.
Julio Gomez (Mortgage Loan Officer), 40, Algonquin, Il.
Dina Mercado (Custodian), 28, Commerce, CA.
Rebecca Meyer (Student/Nanny), 25, Des Moines, Ia.
Rudy Pauls (Engineer), 31, Brooklyn, Ct.
Abby Rike (Teacher), 35, Mabank, TX.
Allen Smith (Firefighter/Emt), 44, Columbus, In.
Shauntina "Shay" Sorrells (Social Worker), 30, Newport Beach, CA.
Alexandra White (Student), 20, Harrisburg, Pa.
Daniel Wright (Student), 20, Willow Spring, Nc.
Liz Young (Salesperson), 49, Lewisburg, Tn.
Tracey Yukich (Homemaker), 37, Allen, TX.
- 9/1/2009
- by noreply@blogger.com (realitytv)
We dare you not to cry during the season-eight premiere of The Biggest Loser. In fact, make that a double-dog-dare. Goosebumps ran up and down our arms as we watched Tracey Yukich, 37, try to crawl to the finish line of the one-mile mark only to be taken away by medics. Our eyes welled up as Abby Rike, 35, told the tragic tale of losing her husband and two small children in a car crash. If anyone dismissed The Biggest Loser as just another weight-loss show, think again. Now is the time to get into what is arguably one of the most emotional rollercoasters on reality TV today. We chatted with tough-as-nails trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper today to find out what's in store...
- 9/1/2009
- E! Online
The Biggest Loser contestants for the new season have been announced and include a former biggest loser contestant, (Daniel Wrigth), a firefighter (Allen Smith) whose health and job are at risk because of his weight to a military wife and mother of four (Tracey Yukich) who has always put others first. Viewers will also meet a remarkable woman (Abby Rike) who endured the worst tragedy imaginable – losing her husband and two children in a deadly car crash. This season of The Biggest Loser is themed, 'second chances'. The contestants are:
Sean Algaier (Youth Pastor), 29, Tulsa, Ok.
Amanda Arlauskas (Patient Care Technician), 19, Butler, NJ.
Danny Cahill (Land Surveyor/Musician), 39, Broken Arrow, Ok.
Mozziz "Mo" Dewalt (Youth Mentor), 56, Louisville, Ky.
Antoine Dove (Health Insurance Agent), 23, Dudley, Nc.
Julio Gomez (Mortgage Loan Officer), 40, Algonquin, Il.
Dina Mercado (Custodian), 28, Commerce, CA.
Rebecca Meyer (Student/Nanny), 25, Des Moines, Ia.
Rudy Pauls (Engineer), 31, Brooklyn, Ct.
Abby Rike (Teacher), 35, Mabank,...
Sean Algaier (Youth Pastor), 29, Tulsa, Ok.
Amanda Arlauskas (Patient Care Technician), 19, Butler, NJ.
Danny Cahill (Land Surveyor/Musician), 39, Broken Arrow, Ok.
Mozziz "Mo" Dewalt (Youth Mentor), 56, Louisville, Ky.
Antoine Dove (Health Insurance Agent), 23, Dudley, Nc.
Julio Gomez (Mortgage Loan Officer), 40, Algonquin, Il.
Dina Mercado (Custodian), 28, Commerce, CA.
Rebecca Meyer (Student/Nanny), 25, Des Moines, Ia.
Rudy Pauls (Engineer), 31, Brooklyn, Ct.
Abby Rike (Teacher), 35, Mabank,...
- 8/21/2009
- by noreply@blogger.com (realitytv)
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