During makeover week, Marie and Tanya fell victim to the double elimination in The Biggest Loser Season 15 Episode 13.
The final five contestants will compete in a triathlon. Whoever wins will automatically be part of the finale. Is there even any reason for this challenge? It’s obvious Rachel is going to win.
Beyond that, this will serve as primarily a recap/reflection episode.
From her staring weight of 262 pounds, Tanya is now down to 174 pounds. She has decided to make a change from running a fast food restaurant to running one that serves healthier food.
The triathlon consists of a 0.5 mile swim, 12 miles of biking, and a 3 mile run. In addition to a place in the finals, the winner will receive a car. Beyond the fact that she has proved to be the best runner, this race starts off in a place where Rachel spent 10 years of her life, the water. Of course, she gets off to an early lead, and of course, David is second behind her. Chelsea is behind them in third. Jennifer and Bobby are bringing up the rear. Rachel retains her lead on the bike, far enough ahead that she can’t see the person behind her. As expected, Rachel wins the triathlon (in 1 hour and 32 minutes). The remaining places are the same as they were coming out of the water.
Marie has gone from 249 pounds down to 150 pounds today.
Having won the challenge, Rachel is immune at the weigh in. Two more people will be joining her in the finals.
Rachel: 150 pounds (-1, 0.66%)
Chelsea: 157 pounds (-7, 4.27%)
Jennifer: 182 pounds (-3, 1.62%)
Bobby: 231 pounds (-17, 6.85%)
David: 243 pounds (-16, 6.18%)
Had she not won the challenge, Rachel would have been eliminated at the very last hurdle after dominating the season so far. Instead, she joins David (who likewise has been very strong) and Bobby (who was eliminated once and then would have been voted out after that if they were smart) in the finals. Jennifer and Chelsea have fallen below the red line and are eliminated.
I would think that they would care enough to keep the scheduling simple for just one last episode. I guess not. Next week’s episode will begin 1 hour later than usual.
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of The Biggest Loser Season 15 Episode 15, where we will find out who The Biggest Loser Season 15 winner is, which airs Tuesday at 9/8c on NBC.