I just adore The Biggest Loser, and now they are apparently planning an Australian version – with the fabulous Bob and Jillian. Which, if it is anything like the Australian version of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy – will suck mightily and means we will never see the real version again.

I checked out the online application form and it contained such gems as:

• Have you ever hit someone in anger or self-defence? Yes / No (Circle One)
  If so, tell us about it, how old were you, what happened?
• Have you ever had a restraining order placed against you? Yes / No (Circle One)
  (If so, what were the circumstances?)
• Have you now or have you ever owned or appeared on any web sites? Yes / No (Circle One)
  If so, explain:

This week’s titles: Hardy Boys: Footprints under the Window (No. 24)