ooh - I may have to check out that DVD!
One of the larger people on the show lost 34lbs in their first week, but there were plenty of losses in the 20-30lbs region. Even the smaller contestants pulled double digit figures (ecky thump, I'm even typing like they talk!!)
They all did very well, but I don't know who or how many got sent home yet! It seems a shame for someone to go on the first week. I know its the name of the game, but they could give them a couple of weeks there at least, they've probably done things that they would have never have done to get there in the first place, probably admitting to others and themselves that they have a problem (I know I felt better once I'd spoken to my GP), to send them home so soon seems such a shame.