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'The Biggest Loser' season 9 is looking for family related couples such as spouses, siblings or cousins to participate and win 250,000 in cash.

• Jun 16, 2009

AceShowbiz - Starting the end of this month, Americans who look forward to shedding some pounds will be able to do so by joining the casting of "The Biggest Loser" season 9. Once again the NBC reality series is going to have the couples edition for its midseason 2010 line-up, but they are strictly limiting it to family members.

"Are you ready to change your life forever and compete with a family member? do you each have at least 100lbs to lose?" the casting call is read. All participants have to do is send in a tape that will show personalities and the interaction between the partners. Other requirements and the application form can be obtained at TheBiggestLoserCasting.com.

The first audition will be held on June 27 in Chicago, Ill., Macomb, Mich., San Jose, Calif., and Tampa, Fla. starting at 10/9c in the morning. The nationwide search will advance to 11 other cities up to August 1.

June 27 (10 A.M. - 6 P.M.):

NBC Tower 454 N. Columbus Dr. Chicago, Ill.

Gardner White Furniture 45300 Hayes Rd. Macomb, Mich. (Detroit)

24 Hour Fitness 1610 Crane Ct. San Jose, Calif.

Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center 1010 N. W.C. Macinnes Pl. Tampa, Fla.

July 11 (10 A.M. - 6 P.M.):

Dave & Buster's 4000 Venture Dr. Duluth, Ga.

Veets Bar and Grill 66 South Royal St. Mobile, Ala.

NBC Rockefeller Store 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York City, N.Y.

Nix Downtown 414 Navarro San Antonio, Texas

July 18 (10 A.M. - 6 P.M.):

Dave & Buster's Stemmons 10727 Composite Dr. Dallas, Texas

Nebraska Furniture Mart 1601 Village West Pkwy. Kansas City, Kan.

NBC 10 10 Monument Rd. Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino 10438 N. Forth McDowell Rd. Fort McDowell, Ariz.

July 25 (10 A.M. - 6 P.M.):

Valley West Mall 1551 Valley West Dr. West Des Moines, Iowa

Oklahoma City, Okla. TBA

Aug. 1 (9 A.M.-2 P.M.):

Citadel Outlets 100 Citadel Dr. Los Angeles, Calif.