'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition' casting people seeking change, not just TV time

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01/25/2012 by OnTheRedCarpet.com Staff

Chris Powell talked to OnTheRedCarpet.com about the upcoming season of "Extreme Makeover: Weight Edition," and says the journey for most contestants "isn't about being on television."

Powell is the host and trainer on the popular ABC series "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition." The show chronicles the journeys of individuals who hope to lose mass amounts of weight, in an attempt to increase their quality of life.

"We are looking for people who are finally taking responsibility for their actions - they are no longer a victim of their circumstance," Powell told OnTheRedCarpet.com. "They're ready to make that change for the better."

"We're also looking for people that it's not important about being on a TV show or not. They're passionate about increasing the quality of their life," he added. "They're doing it for themselves because, trust me -- after a month -- the excitement about being on camera, it quickly wears off and you've got 11 months left. So this is real life. This is for people who are ready for that change. They're ready to take responsibility. They're ready to take control."

About the upcoming second season, Powell also told us, "I'll put it this way, if you liked season 1 you're going to love season 2." He added, "The transformations alone are mind blowing and the challenges are bigger."

"I don't want to give away any surprises but each episode ends with a big bang. I'll just put it that way," Powell said.

Powell, who maintains an official website at chrispowell.com, is also the author of the weight loss book, "Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution," which is on the New Tork Times Bestsellers list for the week of January 29. You can find the book on Amazon.com.

The second season of "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" airs in the summer of 2012 on ABC and the show is currently casting for season 3. Those interested in appearing on the show can get more info about casting here.

Check out a preview of the second season of "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" here.

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