Bravo's "Thintervention"
Episode One: "Let's Meet Our Contestants, Shall We?"
(All photos and video clips are courtesy of BravoTV.com)
Finally we get Bravo TV's version of a weight-loss/makeover program with the cleverly titled "Thintervention" where Jackie "Mother F***in'" Warner is really in charge and showing off her strengths, yes!!
Check out the six-pack on Jackie here:
In case you are not familiar with it...Work Out was a "reality"show on Bravo TV (2006-2008) that followed the shenanigans at the SkyLab gym which Jackie owns and runs. Check out the details of SkyLab here! (link)
I was one of those stooges who watched Work Out every week hoping to get diet and fitness advice but instead saw a bunch of pseudo trainers take turns acting like buffoons. (I call bull shit on Rebeca, Brian and Gregg in particular.)
Not. A. Fan.
Anyhoo, Bravo wisely decided to give Jackie a show that actually presents health and fitness in a compelling way while helping real people and not C-list music stars. (Sorry, Jody Whatley!)
Thintervention takes a group of folks eager to lose weight while getting their lives on track and is set in beautiful So. Cal. locations. Not only will the participants have group exercise sessions and group therapy--but Jackie will drop by on them in their "real" lives from time to time to see how they are doing. This is not a fat farm show people!
Wanna Meet the People Who Will Have Their Butts Kicked by Jackie?:
Mandy:
Cute mom and former pro cheerleader who apparently has a husband who won't "let" her carry groceries. She wishes to lose 30 pounds by the end and I predict her incessant cuteness won't cut any ice with Jackie. Just sayin'...
Jeana:
Former Real Housewife of Orange County who wisely picked a better Bravo show to get "real" and put her life in order. Back in the 80's she was a smokin' hot Playboy model who appeared in a slew of ZZ Top videos. She must still have money in a crappy O.C. real estate market (she sells Mc Mansions to tacky, over-tanned people) because Jeana not only still has a phat house but she also has a fat personal chef to cook for her! (How is this possible?)
Jeana's' goal is to lose 25 pounds. I will root for Jeana to succeed but if Bravo TV gets cute and brings on Gretchen or Slade from Real Housewives, I am throwing my TV out the window.
Joe:
According to my notes, Joe "could be hot if he lost the pudge." Has potential to be a stud but I wonder if he has any game with the ladies? Convinced Jeanna is warm for his form. I am skeptical. Joe is eager to lose 40 pounds.
Kim & Shannon:
(Kim)
(Shannon)
Adorable mother and daughter team who are working on helping each other reach their health and fitness goals. Did not take too many notes on either of them which could mean I was either distracted by my glass of wine or their personalities aren't shining through yet. Mom wants to lose 30 pounds and Shannon is trying to "find the motivation to become a better version of herself." I wish them well.
Nikki:
My notes say "Rich Bitch!" with a big underline. Nikki the Aussie is wealthy due to her generous family and sits around her LA home entertaining fawning gays. (Also from my notes.) I hope I learn to like her but already find the accent and attitude grating. She's aiming to lose 50 pounds. Jackie enjoys kicking her ass.
Bryan:
Another cute guy with a big face. Bryan likes his sweets. Really likes them. Jackie gives him the business about this. (Clip below) I hope he makes it. His boyfriend Miguel seems really nice. Bry Bry is trying to shed off 60 pounds.
Stacy:
Here we have a comedian and actress who puts on a very happy,cheerful front. But I will bet you dollars to donuts she will be the biggest crier on the show. Just you wait! Stacy is trying to lose 60 pounds and my notes say I like her so far. So there.
And now from team Jackie we have:
Dr. Ravani
Dr. Ravani is the show's psychologist, is all business and will not tolerate anyone's emotional bull shit on Thintervention. I predict she will have conflicts that will make for great cliffhanger clips! Wee!
And Craig Ramsey:
Hmm, I don't have any notes on him. I can tell you he is cute and unlike the bozos from Work Out, appears to be a real trainer who will have Jackie's back. Maybe his personality will shine later on? He is a real cutie pie, right? What's his name again?
So What Happened Last Night?
Here are a couple of moments I LOVED!! (Thanks to BravoTV.com for providing the clips.)
Nikki; no drinking tonight--right?
Actually I have been known to enjoy my cocktails so I will lay off her on this one. But the accent is really irritating.
Here we have Bryan and the cookies which make him happy. Jackie drops by his apartment and to show him how long it takes to work off two Oreos (140 calories)-- makes him run up and down the stairs in his building until he burns it off. Ha!
At the end, Thintervention has their 'weekly weigh-in" and everyone loses a decent number of pounds which is very heartwarming. Yeah cast mates!
So now we are off and running with the show. Here are my big predictions:
- Stacy, the stand-up comic, will admit she uses jokes to cover her real feelings.
- Joe will prove to be obnoxious.
- Nicki will continue to drink and sneak cigarettes as often as she can.
- Bryan will become obsessed with sugar.
- Jackie will always wear belly-baring outfits when leading the workouts.
- Dr. Ravani will lose her patience with someone who will make "too many excuses."
- Jeana is still haunted by the treatment of her shitty ex-husband and awful sons. (HATE them!)
So did you check out the show? What are your thoughts? Let me know and I will be here every week to give you my own recap. Promise!
Until next time...
BFC
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