“The Biggest Loser” contestants screamed with joy as Alison revealed that they’d be heading to New York for a makeover, and Ed, the only guy left on the ranch, seemed to fit right in with the girls with his high-pitched squeal.

Soon after the contestants arrived at a top salon in New York, the makeovers began with a new hairstyle.

“I wonder what my husband’s going to think,” Vicky remarked when she revealed her new hair color: red.

Once the “Biggest Losers” left the salon, they headed to Macy’s, where Christian Siriano, the winner of last season’s “Project Runway,” helped each of them pick out a new outfit to go with their new bodies.

Surprises from Tyra

With their new looks, the “Biggest Loser” contestants made her way onto the stage of the Tyra Banks show. Michelle was the first one to walk on stage and was surprised when Tyra let her know that her dad was there.

Next was Renee, and she admitted that she felt like a million dollars. Renee’s surprise visitor was her husband, whom she greeted with a hug and kiss. Vicky took the spotlight after Renee and was greeted by her best friend. Heba walked out sporting a beautiful red dress, and soon after, her brother joined her on the stage. Finally, Ed made his way on stage dressed in black. When his dad came out, the two embraced one another.

The “Losers” take Manhattan

After the “Biggest Loser” contestants appeared on the Tyra Banks show, they spent some time with their loved ones in New York. Ed suggested that everyone head to Times Square for a good time. However, once they arrived at Times Square, Bob and Jillian appeared on the screen to remind them they needed to workout while they were there, so their loved ones accompanied them as they made their way to a nearby fitness center.

Michelle’s father asked her how things were going with her mom. She told him she thought things were going well, which he was happy to hear.

Back at the “Biggest Loser” ranch, Jillian greeted Michelle and Renee with a hug and told them how gorgeous they were, but that was short lived when Jillian suggested they get back to work.

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In the kitchen, Ed and Heba prepared a surprise meal for Bob to thank him for all his help. When Bob arrived, he was surprised and enjoyed the low-calorie meal that Ed and Heba cooked for him.

Challenge cubes

At the challenge, Alison told the “Biggest Loser” contestants they’d have to wedge themselves in glass cubes hung 15 feet above water. The contestant who was able to stay wedged in their glass cube the longest won a two-week trip for two to a fitness resort.

Vicky was the first to give up, but instead of jumping into the water, she sat down in the cube. For some reason, Vicky was afraid to jump. Regardless of Vicky’s fears, the challenge continued and the next person out was Heba. Then Renee jumped into the water just minutes after Ed, so Michelle won the trip for two to a spa.

Although Michelle was the last one standing in the challenge, Vicky was the last one to jump in the water, because even after Michele jumped in, Vicky remained sitting. After a bit of encouragement from her competitors and Alison, Vicky finally jumped into the water.

Outside the “Biggest Loser” ranch, Vicky told Bob about her dilemma. She confessed that she wasn’t afraid of heights, so she didn’t really know what she was afraid of, but when she told Bob she decided to jump because Ed was in the water, Bob determined that the problem could have been that Vicky needed someone she could trust down there.

Last chances and weigh ins

At the last-chance workout, Bob worked his team until they sweated, which he said would be the key to this workout. Meanwhile, Jillian continued to work Renee and Michelle as hard as she could to keep them above the yellow line again this week. She knew, just as she did last week, that if either Renee or Michelle fell below the yellow line, they’d be gone, and Jillian was determined to prevent that.

Alison started this week’s weigh-in with the last solo player, Vicky.

• Vicky lost four pounds (2.22%)
• Renee lost four pounds (2.01%)
• Michelle lost five pounds (2.84%)
• Ed lost three pounds (1.19%)
• Heba lost seven pounds (3.13%)

Renee and Ed fell below the yellow line. Michelle and Jillian knew Bob’s team would send Renee home, but Renee held hope that maybe Vicky would see Ed as a threat and send him home instead.

Did Vicky continue to be the game player that she has been? The following results will reveal the answer to the big question.

• Michelle voted to send Ed home.
• Heba voted to send Renee home.
• Vicky voted to send Renee home, but she let Renee know that she was a beautiful woman and it was an honor to compete with her.

Since Renee left the “Biggest Loser” ranch, she’s lost a total of 95 pounds and gone from a size 22 dress to a size 8.

(By Misti Sandefur for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News)

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