NEW YORK (AP) – It’s a huge weight off Scott Mitchell’s shoulders – or, to be more accurate, off his formerly swollen midsection, which until not long ago helped him tip the scales at 366 pounds.
That’s 130 pounds more than during Mitchell’s dozen seasons in the NFL, where he played for the Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.
On Thursday’s edition of “The Biggest Loser” (NBC at 8 p.m. EST), Mitchell reveals his current physique: just 242 pounds on his 6-foot-6 frame.
In addition, he’ll be sporting a whole new look on this special makeover episode, as fashion expert Tim Gunn and celebrity hair stylist Ken Paves transform Mitchell and his fellow contestant at Comeback Canyon as well as the four remaining ranch contestants.
All that, plus Mitchell will be reunited with his family after 15 grueling, sequestered weeks of training.