Bette-Sue's Finale Photo

Looking fabulous (not to mention proud) at the finale.

Who is Bette-Sue? (Bio)

Bette-Sue Burklund is the larger-than-life mother portion of the dynamic pink team from Season 5 of NBC's hit reality series The Biggest Loser. A motivational speaker, seminar facilitator and life coach for nearly twenty years, Bette-Sue inspired countless people to change their lives while waging her own battle with achieving and maintaining an appropriate weight.

This mother of two originally auditioned for the show to support her daughter but quickly found that she was ready to do the work for herself as well. Her quick-wit and willingness to be honest about her own struggles have inspired countless viewers not only to take on their own weight issues, but their family issues as well. As a woman over 50, Bette-Sue gave a glimmer of hope to many who thought they may never be able to lose the weight. Through her journey on TBL Bette-Sue found that she was capable of much more than she believed. As a result, she is committed to sharing her experience in the personal growth and her journey on TBL to inspire people to take action in their life.