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Shannan Ponton Defends The Biggest Loser New Format

Published: March 15, 2017, 8:14 p.m.

b"The Biggest Loser personal trainer Shannan Ponton says the new format isn't just about the scales it's about weight adversely affected contestants lives and changing the perception to make people feel comfortable in their bodies.

The Biggest Loser viewers voiced confusion over contestant Nikki's entry weight of 78kgs with many saying she wasn't big enough for the show.

She was introduced as one of 16 contestants vowing to change their physical and mental health on The Biggest Loser Australia."