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The Biggest Loser has had its share of inspirational success stories, but this cycle aims for a whole new level of drama. This season is all about “second chances”: Abbey, who lost her husband and children in a tragedy, and Daniel, the former heaviest contestant in Biggest Loser history, returning to finish the journey he began, are among this season’s contestants. Alison Sweeney, soap star and host of the reality weight-loss series, shared her thoughts about Season 8 with TVGuide.com and explained why health and fitness have become so important in her own life. TVGuide.com: This season’s theme is “second chances.” What sets it apart from the past seven seasons? Alison Sweeney: Each season is a different experience [because] it’s all based on the contestants. We’re saying “second chances” because it’s just that — the Biggest Loser campus is a second chance at life and health for them. And [former contestant] Daniel is back. He’s getting a second chance to finish what he started last se
