Vincent has the distinction of being the first female Biggest Loser.

She had lost so much weight that she was barely recognizable but for her infectious smile.

Since her first arrival on the ranch, Nicole had lost a jaw-dropping 87 pounds.

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That amounted to a 32.34 percentage loss second only to Tara.

Or so I hoped.

And from first glance, girlfriend was doomed before she even participated in a lick of competition.

Well, the game part was true anyway.

Mike, who was dubious about his balance skills on solid ground (I have zero balance standing up.

Its a miracle I can walk.

Im surprised they didnt cut to commercial before Kristin fell.

Could that have been…gasp…restraint on the part of theBLeditors?

Both Nicole and Ron gave concise speeches in the beg for your life appeal to the other contestants.

Tara, ever the helper, told Nicole It matters what you say, but Id beg to differ.

Everyones decisions were already made it didnt matter what anyone said.

You know what they say about people thinking things, right Ron?

Thats not an actual adage?

Well, heres what I say: theyre only thinking that because its true.

They will soon, though, once your son is in the top four.)

After stuttering and not really saying anything meaningful, she revealed her vote: Nicole.

Now, heres where Im torn.

I think shes amazing.

She looked great, handled herself with class, and worked incredibly hard.

On the other hand, I think Ron is a slimy game player.

And I truly think Ron needs the supervision and regimen that the ranch provides.

I want to see Ron go and soon.

But I think girlfriends practically got the consolation $100,000 in her pocket already.

So chin up, Nicole, and Ill totally see you at the gym tomorrow.

And I really love her.

COME ON,Biggest Loser, are youtryingto make me cry?

Though shes a size 12 now, her goal is to fit into a size 8 for her wedding.

What did you think of her plea to stay: ill-advised or quietly confident?

Did you get goose bumps when you saw how great she and Estella looked?

Were you freaked out or oddly fascinated by the unnecessary shots of the inside of Rons intestines?

And how in awe are you of Alison Sweeneys post-baby work ethic?