Wheeling resident Danni Allen lost 121 pounds to win Season 14 of NBC's weight-loss competition reality show "The Biggest Loser." On May 4, the series' nationwide search for potential new contestants hits Chicago.
Casting director Randy Bernstein will conduct auditions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Planet Fitness, 3120 N. Pulaski Road. Allen won't be at the auditions, but past contestants such as Wheaton residents Jerry and Estella Hayes will be there to cheer on hopefuls. Season 14 runner-up Jeff Nichols and his girlfriend/"Loser" teammate Francelino Morillo also will join Bernstein in Chicago.
"Casting producers are looking for charismatic people who have the desire to change their lives forever and vie for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose weight and compete for a grand prize of $250,000," says a press release.
Individuals who have at least 80 pounds to lose are encouraged to apply for the new season. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legal U.S. residents. People will not be allowed to line up prior to three hours before the start of the open call. Candidates should bring a non-returnable photo of themselves.
For information on how to apply, please visit nbc.com/casting and thebiggestlosercasting.com.
Below is the schedule of casting calls around the country:
Chicago
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4
Where: Planet Fitness, 3120 N. Pulaski Road
Charleston, S.C.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4
Where: Music Farm, 32 Ann St.
Los Angeles
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4
Where: Citadel Outlets, 100 Citadel Drive
Oklahoma City
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4
Where: Crossroads Mall, 7000 Crossroads Blvd.
Salt Lake City
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4
Where; KSL 5 TV, 55 North 300 West
Atlanta
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11
Where: The Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street NE
Boston
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11
Where: Planet Fitness, Northgate Shopping Center, 270 Charger St., Revere, MA
Cincinnati
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11
Where: Planet Fitness, 8501 Winton Rd,
Dallas
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11
Where: Gilley's Dallas, 1135 S. Lamar St.
Philadelphia
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11
Where: The Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut St.
Phoenix
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11
Where: Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale @ Stonecreek Golf Club, 4415 E. Paradise Village Parkway South
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