The Biggest Loser (Dutch TV series)
De Afvallers (literal translation: The Slimmers) is a Dutch reality television series which first premiered on SBS 6. The series is a spin-off of the American reality television series The Biggest Loser and the SBS 6 weight-loss series Big Diet, which was canceled after two seasons due to low ratings.
| The Biggest Loser | |
|---|---|
| De Afvallers | |
| Presented by | Marlayne Sahupala |
| Starring | Jessica Galle (1) Mo Achahboun (1–2) Imro Beuk (1–5) Lenny Versteegden (1) Yneke Vocking (2–5) Sandra van de Kamp (2) Gianni Romme (3) Barbara de Loor (3–4) Hein Vergeer (4–5) |
| Narrated by | Bart Ettekoven |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | 31 August 2005 – 2007 |
Format
Over the course of three months, four families must lose as much weight as possible, with the winning family receiving a vacation to a distant destination (Brazil or South Africa). The show attempts to address not only weight problems, but also the psychological problems and life style changes. The participating families have a trainer to guide them through the process.
Seasons
Season 1
First aired 31 August 2005
- Daan (43) and Irma (37) Steenkamp with children Michael (14) and Nick (11). Coach Jessica Galle. Winner trip to Brazil.
- Frank (43) and Marianne (42) van den Broek with children Jeroen (18) and Alex (16). Coach: Mo Achahboun.
- Karel (50) and Bets (49) Huygens with children Barbara (25) and Berry (23). Coach: Imro Beuk.
- Herman (63) and Moraima (43) Neut with children Ailyne (22) and Swendy (18). Coach: Lenny Versteegden.
Season 2
First aired 8 March 2006
- Bert (48) and Grietje (45) Bakker with children Bert (23) and Akke (20). Coach: Yneke Vocking. Winner trip to Brazil.
- Pieter (44) and Anneloes (42) Kamoen with children Bo (17) and Nick (14). Coach: Imro Beuk.
- Sylvia Berkhout (44) with children Michael (25), Laura (23) and Suzanne (18). Coach: Mo Achahboun.
Season 3
First aired 13 September 2006
- Marco (38) and Suzy (37) van Boxtel with children Niels (9) and Narda (8). Coach: Yneke Vocking. Winner trip to South Africa.
- René (45) and Rikkie (44) de Wit with children Rénie (15) and Bart (14). Coach: Imro Beuk.
- Henri (41) and Margriet (36) with children Edward (13) and heal (11). Coach: Gianni Romme.
- Marja Mulder (50) with daughters Bianca (31), Diana (29) and Saskia (24). Coach: Barbara de Loor.
The van Boxtel family from Tilburg won the final. The children, Niels and Narda, will appear in the new movie ZOOP in South America.
Season 4
First aired 21 February 2007
- This is a special version of the show, called De afvallers met Sterren (The Slimmers with Stars), featuring eight famous Dutch participants.
| Name | Famous for | Weight | Target Weight Loss | Coach | Actual Weight Loss | Percentage of Goal | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Dakriet | De Notenclub | 160.1 kg (353 lb) | 35 kg (77 lb) | Yneke Vocking | 35.8 kg (79 lb) | 102.3% | 1 |
| Bob Offenberg | Singer | 64 kg (141 lb) | 17 kg (37 lb) | Hein Vergeer | 13.6 kg (30 lb) | 80% | 2 |
| Henk Pleket | De Havenzangers | 92.7 kg (204 lb) | 24 kg (53 lb) | Imro Beuk | 17.6 kg (39 lb) | 73.6% | 3 |
| Menno Köhler | 6pack | 166.8 kg (368 lb) | 38 kg (84 lb) | Barbara de Loor | 25.4 kg (56 lb) | 66.8% | 4 |
| Renée de Haan | Singer | 127.2 kg (280 lb) | 23 kg (51 lb) | Yneke Vocking/Imro Beuk | 13.4 kg (30 lb) | 58.3% | 5 |
| Linda Wagenmakers | Singer | 76.5 kg (169 lb) | 22 kg (49 lb) | Imro Beuk | 11.8 kg (26 lb) | 53.6% | 6 |
| Justine Pelmelay | Singer | 80.7 kg (178 lb) | 24 kg (53 lb) | Hein Vergeer | 11 kg (24 lb) | 45.8% | 7 |
| Rachel Massing | Groeten uit de Rimboe | 56.1 kg (124 lb) | 15 kg (33 lb) | Barbara de Loor | 5 kg (11 lb) | 33.8% | 8 |
Season 5
First aired November 2007
- Entitled De Afvallers XXL with 60 families from twelve provinces and coaches Yneke Vocking, Imro Beuk and Hein Vergeer.
- Province North Holland
First aired 13 February 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Nijmeijers.
- Province Gelderland
First aired 20 February 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Schagen
- Province Utrecht
First aired 27 February 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Versteeg
- Province North Brabant
First aired 5 March 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Sprangers
- Province Limburg
First aired 12 March 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Jansen
- Province Overijssel
First aired 19 March 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Nijhof (from Goor)
- Provinces Drenthe and Groningen
First aired 2 April 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Bergsma
- Province Zeeland
First aired 9 April 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Sinke
- Province South Holland
First aired 16 April 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Krekt
- Province Friesland
First aired 23 April 2007
- Winner of this show was the family De Haan (from Ureterp)
- Province Flevoland
First aired 30 April 2007
- Winner of this show was the family Van der Swaan
- Finale
First aired 7 May 2007
- Grand prize winner: Family Nijmeijers
- Father Tinus (47) initially weighed 1 November 2007 177.6 kg (392 lb). He lost 55.5 kg (122 lb) and now weighs 122.1 kg (269 lb).
- Mother Wilma (43) initially weighed 1 November 2007 160.5 kg (354 lb). She lost 55.9 kg (123 lb) and now weighs 104.6 kg (231 lb).
- Son Jeroen (15) initially weighed 1 November 2007 137.8 kg (304 lb). He lost 53.9 kg (119 lb) and now weighs 83.9 kg (185 lb).
- Son Robin (19) initially weighed 1 November 2007 198 kg (437 lb). He lost 64.5 kg (142 lb) (a record for the program) and now weighs 133.5 kg (294 lb).