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By Ginny and Wade
Roger Shultz of Enterprise takes his last last weigh-in. Can he make it to the final three of “The Biggest Loser”? And will he win the $250,000 grand prize?
The live recap of the live two-hour finale — plus details on where you can meet him in person this weekend — after the jump …
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By Ginny
Trainer Bob Harper, left, and Roger Shultz
He may be better known these days, at least by the ladies, as a record-breaking competitor on “The Biggest Loser” than as a linebacker for the Crimson Tide. But Roger Shultz owes it to an intense focus on weekly weigh-ins on the NBC reality competition.
The season concludes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, where the Enterprise native could win $250,000 during the live broadcast.
Shultz talked by phone about his experiences, his chance of being chosen for the final three, and being identified by his missing tooth.
• I have to know: Was chef Rocco DiSpirito’s pepper steak really as good as your mama’s?
It was pretty good. It was different. He added peppers at first thinking it would be a Chinese dish. (laughs)
• Did you ever think you would make it to the final four?
Realistically, no. All I thought was, stay above the yellow line and good things will happen. I took it one week at the time. And then, things happened like (the final twist where America votes).
• That final weigh-in was intense …
You should’ve been there with me! But it was still exciting-losing the most weight of anyone on campus. It was the first time I focused in on a number and really fine-tuned my diet and workouts to reach it for the final weigh-in.
Unfortunately, that was a motivator for everyone.
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By Ginny
It’s the last episode of “The Biggest Loser” before the live two-hour finale, and only two spots are guaranteed. Will the boys in blue, including Roger Shultz of Enterprise, earn a chance at the $250,000?
Remember, it’s a singing competition, not a popularity contest, after the jump …
The words of Harper Lee live on.
Since January, the Jefferson County Library Cooperative has pushed reading in a big way with Project Mockingbird. Everyone reads the same book, the classic “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
(We still have our well-worn, beloved copy from ninth grade.)
The end draws near, but not without a few events to celebrate:
Plus more chances to discuss the book and see the movie, all on the events calendar.
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Alabama’s “Biggest Loser” contestant is one vote away from the finals.
America will decide if Roger Shultz of Enterprise or Mark Kruger of Boston will compete for the $250,000 grand prize.
In last night’s episode, both Shultz and Kruger lost more than 10 pounds each during the final week in California. In fact, Shultz broke the show’s record for most weight lost on campus, having lost a total of 144 pounds, weighing in at 219.
But even that wasn’t enough against the one-two punch of underdogs Kelly Fields and Ali Vincent. The women have already earned their spots in the finals, leaving one slot to be decided by Internet vote.
Shultz’s campaign video
Visit the show’s site to enter. Each voter can cast up to 100 ballots. Polls close at 9 p.m. Thursday.
The live two-hour finale of “The Biggest Loser: Couples” takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday on NBC 13.
Also:
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By Ginny
Previously on “Survivor,” Tyra took the girls to Sydney for shoots and go-sees while fear was not a factor for one player. But which team arrived first at the Pit Stop? Find out this week on “A Baby Story.”
(Even reality shows do mashups, as we see on this week’s “Biggest Loser.” Plus, Enterprise’s Roger Shultz receives his first passport stamp.)
More Franken-reality, after the jump …
Ten weeks and counting until the 20th anniversary edition of City Stages. Organizers have announced the first round of acts performing on Father’s Day weekend (June 13-15) in downtown Birmingham, including:
Three-day passes go on sale Friday through Ticketma$ter for $37.50 ($45 and $50 closer to the event dates).
What do you think of the lineup? How does it compare to the Crawfish Boil or Bonnaroo? (Same booking agents as Bonnaroo, but also same restrictions on artist exclusivity.) Is it better than the 2007 lineup? Tell us in the comments.
Plus, video previews after the jump …
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By Ginny
A piece of chocolate cake changes “The Biggest Loser” game. In the sense that the last episode did not include a piece of chocolate cake, and this ones does. Does Roger Shultz of Enterprise take the cake?
In a contest of pointless twists, this one may be the pointlessest. Still, it turned out to be a pretty good week.
Find out why we’re not frosted, after the jump …
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Enterprise’s Roger Shultz has shed more than 100 pounds so far on “The Biggest Loser,” but now he’s shed even more: his job with the Gamecocks.
The former Alabama lineman had served as associate athletics director at Jacksonville State University, but was fired after a nearly six-month absence while in California on the show. He remains in the running for the $250,000 grand prize, to be awarded on the live finale April 15.
He says he might open a gym in Birmingham with his former teammate and TV partner Trent Patterson, one that emphasizes a monthlong approach to fitness. Performa district, anyone?
Plus, he still has “In the Trenches,” his weekly radio show with Stan White in the fall. Oh, and a longer lifespan, blah blah blah.
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The good news is that Birmingham Shout is still around for a third year, providing films with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender themes. The bad news is that it’s down to five movies and a short (as opposed to 16 films in 2007), moving up to March instead of April.
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Previews after the jump …
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By Ginny
Everyone receives a makeover from Tim Gunn, including Enterprise’s Roger Shultz. Except that it’s “The Biggest Loser” and not “Project Runway.” But still, we’re interested again.
And after all, isn’t that what this show is about, to help fat people conform to society’s preferred sexual aesthetic. And also for product placement.
See their dramatic new looks, after the jump …
In honor of the 10th year (more or less) of the Birmingham Area Music Awards, we present a sensational 18-track mix of the nominees. Tonight at the Carver Theatre, Birmingham Weekly will recognize the newest BAMA winners, as chosen by the readers.
Hip-hop, rock, gospel, classical, jazz and pop fill the mix (though it could use a few more ladies, cough). The full playlist will run you about $18 on iTunes.
Check it out for yourself …
Tickets for the 7 p.m. awards and concert — with performances by the Sixth Avenue Male Chorus, Thed Weller, Jason Bailey, Eric Essix and Feijoada — are $10 ($15 at the door).
Did your favorite local musician make the nominee list? Who should win tonight? Tell us in the comments.
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By Ginny
Check out the new “Biggest Loser” workout: You sit and throw things at the TV set for two hours and then call 10 friends to ask them why a once-great network can’t put together a compelling reality show.
(We still hug the set when our local boy made skinnier Roger Shultz appears.)
And 1 and 2 and 3 and breathe, after the jump …
You shivered in horror at the redneck zombies of “Hide and Creep.” Now, Crewless Productions prepares to launch your fears … into space.
Such is the setup for “Interplanetary,” which our pal Chance Shirley has been filming for more than a year around Birmingham. The sci-fi/horror comedy should be out eventually, but the good folks at Crewless put together a three-minute preview for last weekend’s OmegaCon.
Like “Hide and Creep,” yours truly has a cameo (as seen in the preview below). Despite that, it should be a good flick.
Click image for Quicktime trailer. NSFW!
This limited-edition trailer will be available only until April 1.
For more on the film’s progress and insights from the director, check out the official blog, Everybody on Mars Is Dead.
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By Ginny
On “The Biggest Loser,” it’s all about blowing your minds, people. Couples? Finished. Teams? No more.
Without a defensive line (football metaphor), can Enterprise’s Roger Shultz hold his own?
Hold on to your minds, blown or otherwise, after the jump …
