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The Fasttest Shedder (stylized as the faSttest shedder)[1] is a reality television series, that is centered around fighting obesity in Nigeria.[2] The show was created in Nigeria[3] in 2015. Contestants are camped together for a certain number of weeks and are supported and monitored under conditions that include daily exercise of their body, healthy eating habits, nutritional coaching, mental tasks, and entertainment to help them lose their weight to stay fit for a period of three months.[4] The program is usually broadcast to several television channels across the Nation.
| Fasttest Shedder | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The faStest shedder |
| Country of origin | Nigeria |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2015 – 2020 |
The Show is Hosted by Bella-Rose Okojie.
Memorable moments
editThe first edition of The faSttest shedder took place in 2015, with ten Nigerians competing to lose the least amount of weight possible. . Its founder, Seyi Olusore stated in an interview that it is Nigeria's first ever weight loss reality TV show.[5] By 2020, the show had secured a large sponsorship from Three Crowns Milk[6] and had grown to include more contestants as well as increased television sponsorship.
The Show is presently in its Third Season.[7]
List of winners
edit| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Tolani |
| 2019 | Ada Onwubuya[8] |
| 2020 | Yetunde Bajomo[9] |
References
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- ^ "Reality TV show to create awareness on obesity, healthy living". Guardian. Archived from the original on 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2019-10-18). "10 Contestants to "Go Hard or Go Home" in New Season of Weight-loss Reality TV Show 'The faSttest shedder'". BellaNaija. Archived from the original on 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
- ^ Rafter, Shana (2019-12-02). "Third season of 'The Fastest Shedder' TV show available in Nigeria". NexTV News Africa. Archived from the original on 2020-08-04. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
- ^ "The Fastest Shedder, weight loss reality show enters Season 3". The Nation. Archived from the original on 2020-04-14.
- ^ "Yetunde Bajomo, emerges as winner of fasttest shedder season 3". Vanguard News. 2020-05-14. Archived from the original on 2021-01-28. Retrieved 2021-03-16.