Be a Winner! Sign up for the “Biggest Loser.” NBC’s hit show is coming to Chicago to cast new participants on February 21st. And the producers expect a big turnout.

Casting representatives are seeking “outgoing and charismatic individuals or teams of two.” Desirable traits include “personality, desire and competitive edge to vie for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose weight, change their lives forever and compete for a grand prize of $250,000.” Check out one winner’s story in the video to learn how he did it.

So if you have a lot of weight to lose, and you wouldn’t mind a chance to win a quarter million bucks, and are willing to share your struggle with millions on TV, show up at the NBC Tower, 1st Floor, 454 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago, from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, February 21st.

Please do not arrive earlier than 3 hours before the start time. The producers will do their best to see at least the first 500 applicants. You must be 18 years or older and a legal U.S. citizen. Or you can apply on-line by logging onto nbcchicago.com and searching for the words: “casting call.”

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