Last night’s “The Biggest Loser:” Do It For Your Family

In the opening of last night’s “The Biggest Loser,” trainer Bob Harper challenged Patrick House, a 28 year old from Vicksburg, MS (starting weight: 400 pounds).

“Why do you wanna be here, Patrick?”

Patrick answered, “For my family. I’ve got two boys.”

“Time to make your sons proud.” Bob said off-camera, his voice beaming warmth like a bad lieutenant gone soft.

All eyes were on Patrick as this week’s episode of NBC’s hit show opened, since it was his shocking betrayal of supposed friend and partner Jesse last week that sent him home. Bob wanted answers; nay, America wanted answers.

Patrick explained, “I would have loved to have never had to vote Jesse out. But at the same time, he’s partnered with my biggest competition right now, standing between me and winning the Biggest Loser.”

Later we learn that Patrick is unemployed, and living off family loans.