Who is Ali? (Bio)

Alison "Ali" Vincent was once an outgoing and beautiful girl trapped inside her own body. This former champion synchronized swimmer found herself smothering beneath the weight that had piled on as an adult. Working as a hairdresser in high-end salons was a constant reminder of the dissatisfaction she experienced with her weight.

As a contestant on NBC's hit reality show The Biggest Loser, Ali embodied the idea of "Believe it, Be it," her personal mantra throughout the show. As a result of her hard work and unwavering commitment to herself and the process she has set the record for most weight released during the filming of the show by a woman contestant (99 pounds!) and is poised to achieve her dream of becoming the first ever WOMAN Biggest Loser.

Ali feels strongly about sharing what she has learned through her experience with TBL and has plans to create a non-profit foundation to support young girls and women in getting appropriate nutrition and exercise information as well as learning how to feel beautiful in their own skin.

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.