Elizabeth Ruiz

Jillian and the trainers travel to seven U.S. cities to motivate the communities and find contestants to compete for the grand prize at the ranch.

The contestants learn that two new players are joining the competition; an early weigh-in with a twist causes more players to fall below the yellow line; a contestant is eliminated.

One contestant creates tension in the house by expressing a wish to go home; professional tennis player Anna Kournikova gives the contestants tennis lessons before they face a challenge involving tennis balls; another contestant is sent home.

The contestants face their first temptation challenge; chef Curtis Stone teaches the contestants to prepare low-calorie cupcakes; Bob Harper serves a vegan meal.

Five contestants vie for a spot at the ranch; the teams race through food stations in downtown Los Angeles; members of the losing team get a heartwarming surprise; another contestant leaves following a tense weigh-in.

The contestants learn that they will be competing in pairs this week, and that one contestant will get to determine each team; Bob and Jillian confront contestants about issues they can't overcome.