''Celebrity Fit Club'' is a reality television series which followed eight overweight celebrities as they tried to lose weight. This show is based on the homonymous British version, which aired on the

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Network from 2002 until 2006. The American version was executive produced by Richard Hall for Granada, in seasons 2–5.

Synopsis

The eight participants are split into two teams of four members apiece. During each week, the teams are given different physical challenges and their members are weighed to see if they have reached their target weights. Contestants are monitored and supervised by a team comprising a nutritionist, a psychologist, and a physical trainer. The series was hosted by

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until Season 7. At one point during each of the first five seasons, a team trade-off was initiated, in which the fit clubbers voted one member off their team. The teammate with the most votes was then traded to the other team. In the case of a tie, the team captain made the final vote. After Season 1, a new rule was enforced prohibiting participants from voting for themselves. In Season 5, to balance the gender-based teams, a new twist was added, which allowed traded fit clubbers to choose a teammate from their old team to join their new team. In Season 6, Harvey did the trade-off himself; Season 7 did not have one.

Panel members

, Host (Seasons 1–6) *

Harvey Walden IV Harvey Walden IV (born December 21, 1966) is a former United States Marine drill instructor, author, actor and television host. Military career Walden was born in Chicago, Illinois, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17. He served as a dr ...

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(All seasons) * Dr. David Katz, health expert (Season 1) * Dr. Marisa Peer, psychologist (Season 1) * Dr.

Ian K. Smith Ian K. Smith (born July 15, 1969) is an American physician, author and television host best known for hosting The Doctors. In 2007, he launched the 50 Million Pound Challenge, a national weight loss initiative sponsored by CVS Pharmacy and Stat ...

, physician (Seasons 2–7) * Dr.

Linda Papadopoulos Linda Papadopoulos (born May 10, 1971) is a Canadian psychologist based in England. Education Papadopoulos was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 10, 1971. She earned a BA degree in Psychology from York University in Toronto, Ontario, ...

, psychologist (Seasons 2–4) * Stacy Kaiser, psychotherapist (Seasons 5–6) *

Rhonda Britten Rhonda Britten (born Rhonda Wiitanen, December 1, 1960 in Two Harbors, Minnesota) is the founder of the Fearless Living Institute, a public speaker, author and actress. Early life She was the middle child of three girls, and was the target of her ...

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(Season 7)

Seasons

Season 1 (2005)

Premiered 9 January 2005, and ran for 8 episodes. Up until the end of the show Daniel was a model team leader; however, in episode 6, he turned up very late and confused, and by episode 8 (the finale), he did not appear at all, which cost his team victory. He later revealed that he had been abusing narcotics due to his back trouble and had entered rehab. No team captain was appointed to replace him.

Season 2 (2005)

Premiered 10 July 2005 for 8 Episodes

Season 3 (2006)

Premiered 1 January 2006 for 8 Episodes NOTE: So far this is the only season where the team captains were not traded from their teams at the trade off.

Season 4 (2006)

200px, Season 4 Participants Premiered 6 August 2006 for 8 Episodes

Season 5 (2007): ''Men vs. Women''

200px, Season 5 Participants The fifth season of ''Celebrity Fit Club'' premiered on 22 April 2007. Unlike previous seasons, the teams were grouped by sex until the team trade. The team trade took place on 13 May 2007. This season had 8 Episodes. Statistics as of 10 June 2007.

Season 6 (2008): ''Boot Camp''

The sixth season, titled ''Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp,'' premiered on 13 March 2008 for 8 episodes. The cast comprised both alumni of past seasons and newcomers. The alumni included: Note: The Blue Team were known as the Newbies for the first 5 weigh-ins of the season. Note: The Red Team were known as the Second Chancers for the first 5 weigh-ins of the season. Production designer Roy Rede was hired to create the season's new design. A boot camp standing set complete with an obstacle course was built in the mountains outside of Los Angeles.

Season 7 (2010): ''Boot Camp 2''

200px, Season 7 Participants The seventh and final season, still titled ''Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp'', premiered on 8 February 2010, with Harvey and Ian splitting the duties as host.

References

External links

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