I know that The Biggest Loser has always done product placement, but is it just me or have they really ramped it up this season? It seems like there’s a ‘Trainer Tip’ (read: vaguely hidden plug) at the start of every section – not to mention all the “Hey everyone let’s go to Subway and then drink some Britta filtered water” that goes on constantly throughout.

I am especially amused this year because Bob and Amanda are supposed to have this special relationship, but it seems that every time they are on screen together they are simply doing an advert of some sort.

I wonder how long it is before they start pushing Biggest Loser diet pills? The Australian version already does ‘Biggest Loser Diet Shakes’.

I also often wonder what the contestants are being given during their time on the ranch, there are a lot of drugs and similar out there that would help them along – maybe they are scoffing down Clenbuterol to give them more energy to aid them in their 8+ hour a day workouts? I bet The producers Buy Clenbuterol by the bucket load.

They probably have a dedicated fridge just for the energy drinks and energy bars.

And even if I am being overly cynical there, what’s to stop any of them taking things like Clomid when they get home and the cameras are on? With $250k on the line for the winner, I am sure plenty do just that and a lot more beside.

I love the show, I just worry about what goes on behind closed doors.