'The Biggest Loser: Couples': Orlando twins take part

Orlando twin brothers will compete in "The Biggest Loser: Couples," which starts Jan. 5 on NBC.

They are James Crutchfield (right), a human resources director, and John Crutchfield (left), a senior marketing manager. The men are 30. NBC says the identical twins together weigh close to 1,000 pounds.

Eleven teams of two will compete.  Eight teams are parent and child combos. Spouses make up another team, and cousins form the 10th team.

The new season features the heaviest contestant yet:  Michael Ventrella, a Chicago deejay who weighs 526 pounds.

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