The Biggest Loser – one of NBC???s top-rated shows is in for a major change. Not just look-wise with a redecorated ranch but also by upping its oomph quotient with the sexy Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova all set to star as the new celebrity trainer for its twelfth season next fall. Set to replace Jillian Michaels who is more famous for her scream power and hard ass style, Kournikova is expected to bring in a totally new approach to this long running reality series with her workouts which in all probability will be tennis themed.
Though this news had been floating for a long time on the internet gossip sites, it was only some time back that the executive producer of The Biggest Loser Todd Lubin accepted it as being true. Though admitting that this was a measure taken to reboot the overall show with emphasis now decidedly shifting from loosing tape measure to one of well being and health of the contenders, Lubin refused to comment on the future of trainers Castronuova and Hoebel. He however added that Kournikova was selected as a trainer for the show only after the producers scrutinized hundreds of applicants, and not just on her viewer drawing prowess. Also, her guest appearance on a season ten episode where she introduced a tennis themed work out in addition to motivating the contestants worked in her favor.
No doubt, Kournikova has oft been criticized for being more of a celebrity than a professional athlete. But, this has however not deterred the producers who have full faith in her bringing the drive onto the show. Whether she would be able to sustain the momentum Michaels brought is unknown but we definitely wish her the best on her new venture!
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Via: NYMag
