Celebrity Overhaul was a reality television and infotainment show on Australia's Nine Network in which celebrities undergo a rigorous exercise and diet regime aimed at improving their fitness, health and general lifestyle, with the particular goal of Weight Loss. These are coordinated by two personal trainers and a medical doctor. Hosted by Deborah Hutton, there have been two seasons, (5 episodes x 1 hour) each respectively in 2004 and 2005.
Featured Celebrities
Merv Hughes – cricketer (Seasons 1 and 2) Paulini Curuenavuli – singer and Australian Idol contestant. Rowena Wallace – actress (Season 1) Kate Fischer – model/former actress (Season 2) Ita Buttrose – journalist/businesswoman (Season 2) Phil Burton – singer (Human Nature) (Season 2) Fabio Lanzoni – model and actor Trevor Butler – Big Brother reality show contestant Melissa Bell – actress and singer Nova Peris – athlete and politician Peter Phelps – actor Dr John Tickell – media personality, television presenter/doctor
Spin-off
Channel Nine spun another show from Celebrity Overhaul, known simply as "Overhaul" which followed a similar format, except but did not feature celebrities.