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The Chawner family were made famous by the X Factor, and branded “The Telly Tubbies” and “Too Fat to Work”. BIO follows their efforts to turn their lives around, with the help of Lorraine Kelly and a group of experts.

Lorraine and the team attempt to whip the Chawners into shape by revolutionising their lifestyle through a diet and exercise regime. It’s certainly not an easy challenge for the family and we follow their journey, through all the highs and the lows.

Emma Chawner shot to fame in 2007 when she attempted to impress X Factor judges with her rendition of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ whilst wearing a bridesmaid style dress made by her father. Since then she and her family have faced public criticism for claiming benefits on the basis that they are too fat to work. Emma decided to audition again for the X Factor, this year with her ‘secret weapon’ – her sister Samantha. The girls were rejected for a second time but are determined to fulfill their dream of becoming singers.

Emma, along with her mum Audrey, dad Phil and sister Samantha, has decided it’s time to turn her life around and Lorraine Kelly and her team of health experts are on hand to help them.

The Chawner family have undertaken a six month diet and lifestyle transformation regime including a tough stint at the weight loss camp Wellspring, and BIO follow every tantrum along the way. But the big question is, have the family managed to ditch their unhealthy habits?
 

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