'Biggest Loser' Star Rejected Before for Being Too Fat

By Rob Shuter Posted Jan 5th 2011 10:00PM

Can you imagine auditioning to be a contestant on 'The Biggest Loser' and being told you're too overweight to be helped by the show's experts? That's exactly what happened to 22-year-old contestant Courtney Crozier.

"Three years ago when Courtney auditioned, the producers didn't think she was healthy enough to be part of the show," a producer of the hit TV series reveals to me. "These contestants are put through an exercise program that is very tough," and her weight (435 pounds at the time) was too dangerous, my source tells me.

But after being rejected, brave Courtney lost over 112 pounds on her own, auditioned again and that time got accepted.

"She hopes to lose an additional 150 pounds," an insider tells me. "She has struggled with her weight her entire life and decided on her 21st birthday she was going to win this battle."

Weighing in at 323 pounds (down from 435) and with the professional team from 'The Biggest Loser' behind her, she is going to figure out the reasons behind her dangerous problem.

"I want to prove that it's never too late to be what you might have been, even if you are over 400 pounds like I was just one year ago," Courtney says in her 'Biggest Loser' profile.

Best of luck, Courtney! Although, I'm not so sure you need their help after doing so great all by yourself.

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Wednesday 05 January

By Confused...

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I dont understand how they could reject her... I watched one season that touted "The Heaviest Contestant of All Seasons!" Wasnt he around 600 lbs and had difficulty even walking? And if Im not mistaken, there was also a twin that couldnt even walk for excercise. He had to use the pool. When did weight loss shows start discriminating against the people that theyre supposed to be helping? Or was she just not "sensationally obese" enough? Had she gained another 100 lbs and been on a walker, would they have thought that better for ratings?

By LittleMo

Actually that "heaviest contestant" was Michael Ventrella, last season's winner and he weighed about 520. I agree with everybody who doesn't understand why they rejected this girl, though, because there have been other women who weighed over 400 pounds and they were accepted. The infamous Shay was over 400 and I believe Ashley, the runner-up to Michael V, was also over 400 pounds. If you look at the way these people exercise - never heard of a doctor who would advocate working out until you puke - it could have been that Courtney's rejection had more to do with the producers and their "advisers" (?) feeling that her health status made her too big of a risk for what goes on at that ranch.

By Judy

It wasn't because of her weight that she was rejected, it was because of her health at that weight. If the doctors determine that the physical exercise that they do on the show is too much for her, then it's in her best interest to wait. She got a little healthier and here she is!

Wednesday 12 January

By Jean

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The article said that "she wasn't healthy enough"...it wasn't about her weight. I'm sure the contestants have to have a thorough physical exam before the can be on the show. Evidently, they found something very unhealthy about her and didn't want to take a chance with her going through the extensive exercise program. The show certainly doesn't want contestants dropping dead on the show.

By Eric

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I thought it was the successful participants who were the "Biggest Loser" (for their weight loss) ... not the show itself. That's a terrible thing for them to do.

By gail

that makes absolutely no sense Arthur is 507 and Mike was bigger than that. Shey was bigger then her she was 367 o something like that so what is it the men can be bger because the lose weight faster that is unfair and look at Dan they let him on the show 2 times. tHE SHOULD HAVE DONE THAT WTH HER LET HER ON AND THEN LET HER BACK ON TO FINISH

By Linda

Is she lost 112 pounds on her own then she clearly knows what to eat and how to exercise in order to lose that much weight. Not sure why she needs the show to lose more weight.

By Gigi

I'm sure these applicants are given stress tests and screened thoroughly before making the final cuts for the show. Just because someone weighs more, doesn't mean their body is less healthy. For all we know, her blood pressure may have been at dangerous levels setting her up for a stroke, her blood sugar out of control, suffered from severe asthma, etc. Losing over 100lbs can make a big difference in the way a body functions and the last thing the show wants is a contestant with the likely threat of dying during extreme exercise, on the show.

By Katie

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This show sucks. It pits men against women and that isn't fair! Women have been shown scientifically to not be able to drop pounds and keep them off like men can. Women are the "child bearers" and thus, physilogically are pre-determined by our Creator to "hold onto weight" in order to further the species. I don't give a crap about their "percentages". That is CRAP! That is why there have been so few "winners" that are female! The irony is, women are expected to be stick thin or they are worth NOTHING in our society! Women are held to a higher standard! Look at men. If they are big, that means they are strong! If a woman is big, she's just a pig! Whatever, the double standards that are set with this show as well as our society's view, just suck. I won't watch the show anymore.
Oh, BTW, I am 5' 11" and weigh 120 lbs. My doctor is trying to get me to gain weight!

Thursday 06 January

By Rob

It's funny when people like you try to make sense. The percentages make it fair, silly. The problem is that women, like you, make excuses about why they are overweight (if the shoe doesn't fit, then don't wear it). Excess calories make a person hold on to weight. This show has helped to change the lives of hundreds of people who otherwise would've stayed on the same path they have been on. For the ones who gained weight back, shame on them for not following through with what they started. The show is GREAT!!

By tulipofriedman

Are you kidding? That is about the rudest and most disgusting thought. How about some decorum here?

By melinda

oh...manofyourneeds...we're all in awe of your wisdom.....i'm hanging by a thread.........NOT!!!!

manyofyourneeds.....how poetic...i'm sure i speak for all when i say "we're hanging on every educated word"...and your "title"...self esteem is good.......

By Michelle

Watched her on the show last night. She was inspirinG.Wishing you all the best.

By Maureen

She is adorable and delightful! Wishing the best to Courtney and all the participants!

By DAVID

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dont hate because I ask a realistic question

HEY TULIP IS WAS A REAL QUESTION,ITS SAD YOU CANT HANDLE THINGS LIKE THAT

By doneldathomas

YOU ARE SO WISE AND SO WELL SPOKEN.{NOT!!!} YOU ARE WHY SOME WILD ANIMALS EAT THEIR YOUNG.

By knowlegeisgood,applicationisbetter

You're IGNORANT and clearly, very immature.