The Biggest Loser Episode 16.06 The Tailgate

Week 6 starts off with a test of the mind, body and taste buds, which can only mean one thing... it's time for this season's first temptation challenge!

Alison welcomes everyone to a tailgate party, where each player will have three minutes in a tent filled with typical tailgating foods - the last thing the contestants should be putting in their bodies. Without knowing how the other players choose, the contestants must decide whether or not they will eat, and whoever eats the most calories wins immunity at the next weigh-in. It's the biggest risk and the biggest reward thus far. However, the winning player's weight will still count towards their team's total, and if they gain weight this week, they will lose immunity. Also, the Red Line is once again in play this week.

Woody is up first, and despite some initial hesitation, eats 378 calories worth of meatballs. Scott has a few meatballs, for a total of 270 calories, but has a hard time getting them down. JJ is overwhelmed by temptation, but remembers how terrible he felt on Day 1 and never wants to feel that way again. Blake also refuses to eat, as does Rondalee, who actually drops to the ground and does burpees for three minutes instead. Sonya, Lori, Gina, Damien and Jordan also resist temptation, while Rob decides to go for it and eats 602 calories, taking the lead.

Toma is the last to enter the tent, and while he manages to eat a whopping 852 calories, his body can barely take it after eating so cleanly for five weeks. In the end, it was worth the stomachache, as Toma wins immunity for the week!

At the gym, Jen pushes Toma especially hard, and he promises his team he will not let them down, despite his immunity. On the Red Team, Dolvett is worried about Rob falling back into his old habits after only losing five pounds last week and choosing to eat at the temptation challenge. But Rob assures him he's never felt so good and finally loves himself - he will never go back to the old Rob.

Dolvett is also concerned about Scott. While the NFL quarterback has been a powerful leader for his team, Dolvett thinks there are deeper issues he needs to resolve. Scott opens up about the lack of love in his childhood and how, no matter what successes came his way, he could never find a home. Dolvett commends him for letting go of the pain and anger he's been holding in his whole life. Scott thanks him, adding, "I don't want to die while I'm still alive."

Over on the Blue Team, Jessie is concerned about Jackie, whom he describes as "switched off," due to missing her kids. Jackie reminds herself that her kids have never seen her happy, and Jessie adds that being at home doesn't mean as much as being away now so she can return the best mother she can be. Jackie realizes she's fighting for her life, her happiness and herself - and she wants to win!

At Comeback Canyon, Bob sits down with Mike, who has written a beautiful poem about his experience thus far. It's called The Lesser Man, and discusses his struggle with weight, grief and fear in general. Mike and Matt have done a great job motivating each other this week, and both men have really impressed Bob. Unfortunately, only one can stay at Comeback Canyon...

Mike steps on the scale first and posts an incredible 11-pound loss, 3.37% of his body weight. Matt knows he has to lose at least 12 pounds to defeat Mike, which he does by dropping a shocking 16 pounds! And with that, Mike must say goodbye and head home for good.

At the ranch, it's time to see if Toma's tailgate temptation backfires on the White Team. JJ gets on the scale first and loses seven pounds, bringing him to 335 pounds. He's elated, as the last time he was that weight, he was a Division 1 football star. Sonya is up next and also loses seven pounds, followed by Rondalee who loses six, and Woody who loses eight. Toma is up last and wants to prove to his team he's a man of his word and worked his hardest this week. He posts a solid seven pounds and is very proud of himself. The White Team's total is 35 pounds, 2.41%.

The Blue Team is up next, and they need to lose more than 25 pounds to stay safe. Jackie drops five pounds, followed by Lori, who loses four. Gina only posts three pounds, leaving Damien to make up the slack for his team. He needs to lose 13 pounds, but only loses seven and is upset with himself for being unable to come through at a clutch moment. The Blue Team's total weight loss is 19 pounds, 1.77%.

The Red Team now needs to lose more than 21 pounds to stay in the game and send the Blue Team to elimination. Scott posts seven pounds, followed by Jordan, who loses six, and Blake, who loses five. Rob is up last and needs to lose more than three pounds. He's very concerned after his poor performance last week, but he manages to drop an impressive 11 pounds! Crying, he expresses how grateful he is to still be here and that he's finally learning to love himself. The Red Team's total is 29 pounds, 2.42%, meaning they have won this week's weigh-in.

Unfortunately for the Blue Team, that means they must send one of their own home. This week it's Gina, whose 1.43% weight loss landed her below the red line. We'll see how she matches up against Matt at next week's Comeback Canyon weigh-in...