Last night seemed like the worst possible scenario for a Biggest Loser elimination. Daniel Wright was sent home for losing the lowest percentage of weight for the week; Shay Sorrells fellow below the yellow line and was eliminated by her fellow contestants. Last season, he was the heaviest contestant to ever be on the show, and this season Shay took over that title. As the two heaviest contestants in history, Shay and Daniel formed the orange team and literally worked their butts off each week to lose on the scale, and to push and motivate one another.

Now, Shay tells us that no matter how many times she fell below, you’re still never prepared to leave the ranch. And Daniel explains in leaving the ranch for the second time he’s now more focused on the emotional barriers in front of him.

They were the likeliest team of two this season. When Daniel asked Shay to join him in forming the orange team, it was instantly a perfect match. Only a few months before was Daniel in Shay’s shoes, even though her 476 pound initial weight was only about 20 pounds more than Daniel’s season 7 initial weight of 454.

Eliminated Week 9 – See Shay’s Elimination Interview

Follow along on Shay’s journey in Biggest Loser season 8. Each week we’ll update with accomplishments, weight loss, new videos and more.

Watch the interview by Hollie Self with Shay during week one at the ranch.

Age 29

Hometown Newport Beach, CA

Occupation Social worker

Team Color Orange

Starting Weight 476

Final Weight 304

Total Loss -172