Biggest Loser is getting ready to start casting for season 15! Casting calls will be posted on the Biggest Loser casting website. Basically, this post is a collection of tips I’ve written based on my experience making the cast of season three, as well as some links to casting advice I don’t think you should miss:
- NBC has posted casting information and the application here. They have all the casting news and information on a special blog just for Biggest Loser casting, which you can find here.
- Pete Thomas, the season 2 $100,000 winner has some of the best casting call advice out there, which you can find at his website, Lose It Fast, Lose It Forever.
- Holland, a casting director for Biggest Loser sent me a bunch of great advice on how to be casted, you can find it here. She updated them October, 2009.
- I’ve been posting these casting tips for the last few seasons and they always seem to end up with thousands of comments; just about every season has contestants that were hanging out on here, reading and giving each other thoughts and advice. You can find the most recent one here.
- If you’re dealing with disappointment about not being cast, then check out my post on Biggest Loser casting disappointment.
One of the questions I hear a lot is about money … how do contestants afford to be away from home and work for months at a time? I don’t know what it is now, but when I was a contestant there was a $500 a week stipend for cast members on the ranch. When you received the check you could cash it and spend it, send it home, save it, whatever. All airplane tickets, hotel accommodations, etc., for the contestants and potential cast members are taken care of by NBC, and during the casting process it self there was a $50 per diem to cover food costs.
Another question is timing; typically a season lasts for about 8-9 months. About four of this is spent in filming; if you last all the way until the final three or four, you could be away from home for as much as four months or so. Once the ranch filming wraps and the last few contestants are sent home, however, there is still another four or five months that all the contestants have to continue losing weight until the finale. In addition, potential cast members are flown out to California a couple weeks before filming begins for the final round of casting, medical checkups, psychological evals, etc. NBC brings out more people than what they need and the cast is not finalized until filming literally begins. People have been cut at the last minute and replacements flown in with hardly any time to spare. Nothing is in stone until it’s on camera!
When will you hear from Biggest Loser about your video? There is no way of knowing. I heard back a few weeks after I sent it in, but even after that it’s a big waiting game. If you get a phone number or email from a casting direction, definitely drop them a line/call every couple weeks to find out if you’re still in the running or what’s going on. Schedules and plans change almost every day, so it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. If you don’t hear back within a month I would think your video didn’t make the cut. That doesn’t mean you can’t send in another or visit a casting call – it’s just up to you!
Finally, here’s my video application tips! This is by no means a recipe for success; it’s based on my video application and the conversations I had with casting directors out in LA in between things. I was pretty curious about the whole process so I was pumping them for info even after filming began. I’m such a nerd!
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They’ve usually decided if they’re interested in you within the first 30-60 seconds of your video, so front load it with your best stuff. Make it interesting! Start off with something funny or exciting!
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Keep in mind, if you’re going to be cast, your video is going to be watched hundreds of times by producers, executives, casting directors, etc. If it bores you or your friends the second or third time watching it … put some more time into it!
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Special effects? Don’t bother! We’ve all got video editing software with all sorts of bells and whistles on our home computers, but fancy transitions are not going to sell you to people who do video editing for a living. In fact, it can distract from who you are. I’m a video editing nerd and I didn’t use any special effects other than putting my name and contact info on as a subtitle at the beginning.
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Don’t bother talking about why you need to lose weight. When I first started filming my audition video I started describing all of my health reasons for losing weight – but when I was watching it back, I realized … they don’t need to hear it! One look at me was all they needed to know I needed to lose weight! Show them why you need to lose it; I said I needed to lose weight for my kids, and then I followed it with a minute or two of the best footage I could find of me with wrestling with my three boys. We probably filmed half an hour of that insanity and I grabbed the cutest, loudest, and funniest few moments for the audition video. Your physical need to lose weight is not nearly as interesting as who or what your losing the weight for.
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Live loud! Reality TV is over the top, dramatic, and filled with loud personalities. They need to see that on your video! I wanted them to know that even though I was morbidly obese I was up to the challenge of the crazy competitions and workouts – so I threw on a bunch of clips from my different youth group activities; me getting slimed, snowtubing, playing paintball, screaming at events, being on stage, running around … you get the idea. Other contestants did things appropriate to their lives; Tim from Oregon had himself spinning out on his Harley, Tim from Delaware recruited his elementary school class to do things with him, Heather Hanson filmed herself running around in a sports bra all day doing her household chores and errands. The less talking and more action you can have, the better (in my opinion)!
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If you have footage or photos of yourself thin, include those at some point on the video. If you can show them what your after will be, then do it!
Remember, enjoy the conversation here and know that I will never compromise your anonymity – not to NBC, 3Ball, Casting Directors or anyone. You can post anonymously, or you can leave your names and contact information … just remember that NBC likes to be the one announcing their cast for the show, so if you start identifying yourself publicly as a finalist, you’ll probably find yourself eliminated from the casting process. Be aware that casting directors do check in at my blog to see what people are saying, get a feel for what questions are going on out there, and sometimes to give us updates. Good luck to everyone … and let me know if you make the show! I get a kick out of hearing about the different contestants that have hung out on my blog before making the show! 
I agree Parental because it seemed like my whole table was overlooked. It was super fast to have the callbacks in 2 hours!
I definitely think there is some type of theme.
Were there any families there?
Yes, I saw a few families.
Polka – I have no idea. There were none in my group. I do know they specifically asked after the interview a show of hands of former athletes in the group.
The focus in my opinion yesterday was athletes. Callbacks were made immediately. We were informed they already had Sunday and Monday booked! (as we were entering the room to meet the CDs). So I think the focus was very specific, and they knew immediately if you fit the criteria or not.
I know I won’t fit that criteria! Oh darn…I still have my video! Everyone have a great Easter!
My neighbors got back from the casting call, they drove to Chicago, and says that they kept getting asked about any family members they could get ahold of and the former athlete thing. They didn’t get a call back but said they would help with my video……..score!
I hope everyone had a great Easter. I enjoyed the day with all my babies and granbabies. Now back to finishing my video.
Wow. We can only speculate what the casting directors are told to find this season. I guess we will find out soon since casting is almost over.
With or without the season, we will all be healthier and thinner by the next batch of casting.
@ Balzak- at my table there were some people with front of the line passes who had spoken with CDs prior to the CC (not just lucky people who won a pass). All were men…. all were “non-white” and all had major athletic experience (like minor league baseball player, all-american athlete, olympic hopeful etc). I’m not saying that is all they were looking for, just telling you the facts. Don’t know if any of them got callbacks, but they certainly got major attention prior to, and during the casting call.
Obviously they won’t have an entire cast of ethnic men, I am assuming that is the category they seem to be lacking decent candidates. Just my guess.
I’ve held a theory for a little while….. seasons are built from prior potentials. A few years back they were asking people if they had lost a lot of weight already…. that was the season they built around Courtney and Aurthur (who both lost a lot of weight, but still had a long way to go). I’m guessing they have some strong candidates they discovered a season or two ago that the common tie is their athletic background. Now they are going about building a cast around them.
When you go to a casting call the majority of people who attend are women. Most of those women are over a certain age. Therefore, middle-aged white women have the most competition at a CC. They typically only cast 1-2 white women over 30 per season!
Every year I think they struggle to get good ethnic candidates to round-out their cast.
I just feel that if they know they only want certain people (i.e. athletes) then why waste everyone else’s time? If we don’t even have a chance then we wouldn’t stand in line for hours, spend money for travel and pictures, and make videos. I think that is the frustrating part for many.
I emailed my stuff Monday. I really hope they consider me.
@ Lady- I agree! I asked a CD one time about that and the response was that if they were that specific about what they wanted then suddenly everyone would try to make themselves be that. They are always looking for great people, so if time permits they will callback good candidates even if they don’t fit the profile they are looking for.
Still frustrating in my opinion. If I am a white male and they are looking for black females I can’t change who I am 🙂 But I could spin my story….. and I think everyone has a hundred different angles on their story.
… and these are just my guesses, so don’t think I have the answers to all things casting! I observed one thing, but the CD said they were looking for families and individuals with big personalities. I just didn’t observe anything that lead to individuals or families. Doesn’t mean they aren’t looking for them….
I’ve finished my video. Now I just need to decide on pictures and send everything. The good thing about a short casting is not much time to obsess about it.
I’m sure it’s been asked on here. But anyone have any opinions on the BL resorts? Thinking about doing a week in malibu or Utah with the jump start rate they sent out today. It’d be fun to meet some other Mcnuttys there!
@ sitting, waiting, wishing…… I have no doubt it is an amazing experience! I would do it in a heartbeat! But, unless it is free, I simply don’t have the means to go! I just spent my last $60 on gas money to go to the CC for the one in a milliion chance 🙂 LOL.
Hey all! I’ve been stalking you (and yes, I know there are more of you just like me out there watching) and I figured it’s finally time to join the convo. Especially since things are so slow this season. Has anyone made a video and had it viewed yet? I’m wondering if they watch videos in the order they get them or if they look for certain people first and then go through the rest of them. Anyone have any idea of how they do the video portion of things? I literally spent an entire week filming my video and I sent it several weeks ago and it still hasn’t been viewed. Makes me wonder if it got lost out there in cyber space somewhere.
My video hasn’t been viewed either. I sent in my app and video via email almost two weeks ago. They emailed me a few days ago and said “thanks for sending!” lol
Well @Hopeful I’m glad I’m not alone but that’s too bad they haven’t been viewed yet. I hope they don’t have the people they think will make up the entire cast and we don’t get a chance at all. At least you got some sort of confirmation that your video was received. I haven’t even gotten that much. Apparently patience is NOT one of my virtues. *sigh*
@ Happy Campter- it really isn’t over until they say it is! They will view tapes in full force now that they are no longer on the road. They pitch many more people than actually make the show, so I think they are always looking for great candidates. I would strongly advise you to try to forget about it and move on…. so that when they call you it will be a suprise 🙂
Tempted
Wise as ever.
Yes, wise indeed. Unfortunately that’s easier said than done. I do like surprises though so I’m game for an unexpected phone call! Apparently not mailing my video stresses me out. This is the first season I’ve only emailed it. In the mean time I’m starting a lifestyle change. I want access to the trainers, docs and nutritionists on the show more than anything but until then I have to make some changes in my life. I’m not willing to stay this way anymore and watching my video back was a big wake up call for me this time around!
@ Nanny- Just means I’ve been here way too long.
@ Happy Camper- You go for it! Working on it on your own is a good distraction, and I completely understand the sentiment of wanting the expert support. I’ve spent months dealing with health issues. Just did bloodwork, and thyroid is still extremely low. Doc upped meds and wants to re-test in 3 months. 3 months?????????? It has already been 6 months of trying to get it right! I’ve gained almost 50 lbs already waiting for it to be right! All my efforts feel like for nothing when the thyroid is low…. I don’t want to wait 3 months to find out it is still low and dieting doesn’t work if your thyroid is low!!!
I feel your pain! I have Hashimotos Disease. I’ve been on synthroid but stopped taking it because I didn’t have health insurance and the visits were too expensive. Thyroid can make it really hard but not impossible. We just have to work a little harder to see results. You can do this too. Work with your meds over the next 3 months and don’t just wait for an answer from the doctors! I’ll be cheering you on! I just challenged myself to put as much mental energy into getting healthy as I was putting into getting on the show. I had to check my motives. Do I just want to be on a show or do I want to get healthy. Obvious choice is get healthy. I’ve applied for BL on and off since season 3. Enough is enough. Change starts now! We can ALL do this. We just have to believe in ourselves!
Love your enthusiasm!!! I have Hashimotos as well. I’ve spent the last year dieting (hard-core) doing Weight Watchers, myfitnesspal, Crossfit, and gym visits 5-7 times a week (all at the same time) with nothing but weight gain. I’ve gained 50 lbs since this time last year. Every time she tests, doc has to up my meds. It is a broken record……bottom line is that the thyroid meds have to be helping in order to see ANY results. When they are working it is slower than average results. I need the support of something like the ranch, but they don’t seem to want me. Just feeling a little frustrated. Mentallly it is tough to be working so hard without results! No amount of enthusiasm can make your body work more efficiently 🙂
Just got back from Disney with my wife, two oldest and the vocal music groups from our children’s and my former high school. These kids did awesome. 5 groups, 5 Superior ratings, 3 Best in Show trophies, and a bronze and a gold Mickey trophy.
I remember fondly of my wife and I doing this competitions. It was great to share time with all of the amazing kids and the adults.
We did nothing but walk for 3+ days so I am really feeling it today. It is a happy pain though, it is the pain that comes from knowing you didn’t sit and eat the entire duration of the trip. We were quite active and are happier because of it.
Like many of you, I wish I knew what they were looking for. I wish I could say more. I know they definitely were on the search for family and athletes.
At the end of the day remember, it is a tv show. It has a storyboard and everything. Casting is sent to try and fill those wholes and thus not everyone fits. It isn’t because they don’t want to cast you.
Don’t take it personally. I have the same problem. It becomes personal. You just have to let it go.
Balzak
Congrats on your kids success and on your good choices!
Thanks Nanny! As you know all too well. This process can drain you. Like many of you I am sending information in and in the waiting game.
We can all do this, with or without a show. With a show being the best way of course. I believe that everything happens for a reason and that we are all in this time and place for a purpose.
I also have to believe that this board got quiet because people just aren’t talking about their experience and/or about where they are in the process.
I’ll tell you where I’m at I the process…. No where. Ha! It’s been almost 3 weeks now and my video has yet to be watched. I’m concerned that I’ll be overlooked at this point but I also don’t want to ask them about it because the last thing they need is being bugged about videos. I think I made it though my “BL Slump” you know that tiny black cloud that follows you after you makes video and have to take a good hard look at how negatively the weight has effected your life? Yeah. That. I’m making positive changes and already feeling better (mentally and emotionally). Haven’t weighed myself yet and that’s ok. My biggest concern now is getting in the right head space to take on this journey! How are you guys doing mentally/emotionally? And do you think I should mail in my video just in case my email got over looked?
I sent my stuff in this past weekend. I have decided I’m gonna stay so busy with other stuff that I don’t think about it. I expect it to take a while because the casting season is so short this time around. They are most likely gonna take a while to view them all.
Hey Gang! Just checking in. Doesn’t seem as crazy as seasons past, but I’m sure those of you involved in the process are going through the normal ups and downs.
No one from BL ever contacted me. I haven’t even thought about it at all, but now it seems strange considering they’re looking for former athletes. Maybe they don’t consider skiing a sport? Or maybe it’s only team sports? The US Army Ski Patrol in Germany is no easy group to get into; and they have at least two pics of me 30′ in the air doing an aerial at 175lbs. They even have a video of me skiing at 315lbs (The last time I skied, 7 years ago). Even at that size, I was doing a mere 30-40 mph down a black diamond run in the video.
My point being, don’t beat yourself up. Easier said than done, I know. To me, BL was an experience, but one I hung around way too long because of the carrot of possibility they dangle in front of you. I ended up gaining weight, or at best, never losing each year.
In Mid-January, I started to change my life. I had it with the BS. I’m 53 years old and dying slowly because of my weight. I had hit epic highs in weight for me, around 365lbs, at best guess, because none of my scales(Except the one at the VA) would weigh me. My thyroid, cholesterol, and blood pressure was off the charts. My feet were getting numb, and knew diabetes was either there, or right around the corner. I couldn’t reach certain parts of my body, I had always been able to reach, albeit though it sometimes required a certain amount of pre-stretching and contortion. I’m sure most of you know can relate.
I would eat late at night even when full. I would consume calories like an alcoholic consumes drink. It was Gluttony, plain and simple. The vets on here may remember I called it “Night Guy”. I am, was, a food addict. It was as addicting as any drug or alcohol, with a worse scenario; I had to eat to survive. It’s like telling the alcoholic to have just one shot.
I have tried all the diets; everyone of them. Some of them had success, but all ended up eventually the same way; back to where I was, or worse. So I didn’t want to hear about any BS nonsense about what will work this time. I was an addict, that needed their drug to survive. There was no help breaking the spell.
Then my 14 year old son with Down Syndrome started gaining a lot of weight. Some was due to his “Triple Threat” (Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism), but I knew mostly it was due to me. I didn’t move, so he didn’t move. I had bad eating habits and so did he. He had always patted his belly and said “Just like Daddy”, but now he meant it. So I mustered everything I could, through away all my previous notions and convictions, and tried one more time.
Two of my daughters were into the whole Organic food thing, and gluten free crap. The other just graduated pre-med in sports science. I’d laugh at them when they tried to convince me all the BS we heard was true. Less calories, more exercise, better choices for food; that to me was the bottom line. How wrong I was. I know now my formula did not break my addiction. No matter what I did, If I didn’t get rid of “The Drug”. I’d be eventually right back where we all are. But what is “The Drug” or “Drugs” I was so addicted to? In a phrase, whatever these companies are processing their food with. Processed Sugar, Grain, and any dairy to begin with. Any of the so called diet sweeteners and anything that contains them. You can have sugars, just not processed sugars.
So I begrudgingly started my Paleo life change. I did not go easy into the night, though. In the beginning it was hard. I was grumpy, irritable, and mean. Later on I realized my body was in withdrawal. But I told all I could from the get go, even putting it on Facebook, just so I wouldn’t wuss out. This seemed to work.
Guys, I’m telling you; it’s the processed food. I know its sounds like BFG has gone off the deep end, but I havent. I still cant believe I’m saying it. I used to laugh at people and their “Gluten Free” nonsense and all the other stuff; but it is true; plain and simple.
NEVER on any diet I’ve ever been in have I been able to be around, or even know, their was a cake in my house. It was as good as gone. Cookies, pie, ice cream, and peanut butter too; all would be devoured by “Night Guy”. No more. Night guy does come out every once in awhile, but the cravings for sugar , gluten, and dairy are gone. I have still have an urge, but its easy as ever to beat. If Night Guy does show up, he eats nuts, Lara Bars, bananas, and other non processed foods. Once in awhile I may have a little agave syrup, but its so sweet now, I only can take literally a drop. It’s the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. I never thought I could ever get back to food sanity.
It’s been almost 4 months and i’m down over 50lbs; the lowest I’ve been in 7 years. I have not even exercised yet with any regularity. Tomorrow that changes. I wanted to prove to myself, this can be done with out it and did not want to change too quickly. They always tell you to lose slowly, but the will power can never hold out for “Slowly”. Now I know for sure, It was because you were still taking the damn drug!
I’m telling you all, try it. Really try it. it works.
Big Fat Guy BRAVO on your success! I’m excited to hear about you reaching your goal! And I couldn’t agree more that sugar and processed food are the “drug” that we’ve all become addicted it. So much so that we’ve given away our happiness for another fix. Maybe we can do something that never been done here before (at least not from what I’ve seen so feel free to correct me if I’m wrong) but why don’t we all work on getting HEALTHY instead of work on getting on a tv show! And if God has the show in our near future then awesome. If not, there are still TONS of people out there that we can inspire by just being ourselves and succeeding at home! I’m juicing right now. Once as a meal replacement and once as a snack and then eating lean meats fruits and veggies. The beginning always sucks! Bad headaches, mood swings Etc. I just keep telling myself it’ll be worth it. Thanks for the encouragement Big Fat Guy. I keep telling myself that I CAN do this. We all can do this!
BFG
I’m proud of you and in agreement too. I just read the book “The Grain Brain” and it is so shocking! Everyone should read it.
Keep up the good work and check in here from time to time to inform and encourage the rest of us.
The Life Change(Not a diet) is easy to explain. Stop eating anything processed. Read the label. IF it says anything other than fruit, vegetables, meat, nuts, and agave; don’t eat it. No Dairy products. No Peanuts. No potatoes. No legumes(Beans); ya that one I don’t quite understand, but I got rid of them anyway. NO GRAIN of any kind, rice included. Olive and coconut oil only. That’s how you start.
Lara Bars helped me a a lot in the beginning, and still do; but stay away from the ones with any kind of peanuts or chocolate(Made with sugar). We introduced a little chocolate after 6 weeks, but none processed, and only over 70% cocoa. A few small squares is all you need.
Avocados, avocados, avocados. It’s truly amazing how much these are used. Use in place of mayo, and just about on anything. Eat whenever you are truly hungry in first 4-6 weeks, the uncontrollable cravings will slowly go away as you go thru withdrawal.
Ask me any questions…
BFG- Awesome! Paleo is all about eliminating inflammatory foods. Beans are highly inflamatory (thus the gas we typically experience), and inflamation leads to disease. It is a great way to eat, and makes your energy sky high!!! Unlike you, however, I still had to count calories in order to lose weight. The claim, however, is that you don’t have to count! And I have a lot of friends who have been highly successful eating Paleo.
Like I said, I still had to count calories in order to lose, and my weight loss was really slow. The first 2 weeks I actually gained! But I stuck with it and in the 3rd week lost 6 lbs. In 2 months I was down 16 lbs. So, I did not have the incredible weight loss that others have experienced, but my energy was amazing, my mind was clear, and my skin glowed!!!!
@Tempted
It’s not a fast weight loss plan. It’s a life style change. Some weeks I may not lose a pound, most its in the 1-2.5lb range. But haven’t we heard all our lives NOT to lose too much weight too quickly? I know I have. I’m starting to believe there’s some truth in that.
But that’s not what this is all about. It’s more about detoxifying your body first and a change in your life style, than it is for weight loss. The weight loss will come, but first you have to go through withdrawal and get rid of the “Drugs”. I can’t even believe I’m writing this as I write it. I can’t tell you how much I made fun of this BS, but it is true.
What I also noticed about this is the amount of very healthy normal people on this too. I visited my niece up in the Mountains a few weeks ago, and they were all on Paleo. None of them have ever been overweight and they ski 4 times a week. This one guy was a rock climber, telemark skier(Very difficult style of skiing), surfer, and real outdoorsy type. A real “Granola Cruncher” as I used to call them. He said he’s on 80% Paleo and taught me a lot of tricks. He made some cookies with almond flour that were absolutely delicious; all Paleo. There are books everywhere with all kinds of recipes.
Oh I absolutely agree! I make an almond butter/ chocolate bar that is to die for…. an nobody knows it is paleo! My point about the weight loss has less to do with paleo and more to do with me and my issues. Have you ever read the Paleo Miracle? Hundreds of accounts of people with auto-immune issues like MS, fibromyalsia, etc. all claim eating paleo reverses their symptoms… a woman who was wheel chair bound by MS started eating Paleo and in 4-6 months was walking!!!
Rob Wolf writes the technical stuff… all about leaky gut. It all makes sense to me!!!
BFG- You impress me, my friend. Awesome job. Paleo is definitely a lifestyle thing. It gets you back to the basics of eating to live and living to eat.
Here’s to new lives and new beginnings!
It’s so good to see everyone on this health and fitness/ lifestyle change. I’ve always looked for a quick fix but I’m convinced that slow and steady really does win the race! So here’s a question for everyone (and it may sound familiar)…. What have you done TODAY to make you feel proud? I made good food choices, got outside and played with my kids AND found a health coach so I’m set up for success if things don’t pan out with season 16. I love the show but I love my life more and I don’t want to qualify to audition ever again! So, what’d you guys do today?
Wow! You really are a Happy Camper 🙂 I had a rough, long day. I think I will make myself proud today by going to be early. I deserve it!!!
Sorry you’ve had a hard day Tempted! That’s no good. An early bedtime sounds wonderful though! Tomorrow is a new day. Clean slate. Hopefully it’ll be better!
@ Happy Camper… Awwwwww! You are happy and SWEET 🙂 Went to bed early, slept well…. until 4:15 am!!!!!
Today is the deadline! Anyone submit a video? For a first chance, or a second?!!!
I submitted mine almost a week ago. I’ve been very good about not checking for views everyday. I’m not obsessed like seasons past. Has anyone had any views yet?
Is 4:15 sleeping in for you Tempted?!? I’m pretty sure I don’t know what that time in the morning even looks like. I am NOT a morning person!
Nanny- I submitted mine awhile back. Still no views. I also mailed it in just for good measure. Can anyone here explain to me how they could view the video and it not show up on the counters? Because every time I view my videos it always shows. And past seasons they were telling people that but they were watching my video and it was showing on the trackers. Is there really a way for them to do that without it showing up?
That was definitely NOT sleeping in for me! I couldn’t believe I was up so early.
I have to agree, Happy Camper! I don’t understand how the counter doesn’t work for them, but it works for every one else, and every where else! LOL. I’m not saying I don’t believe they watch all videos, I’m just saying I don’t understand 🙂
I am a former athlete and I got a call back from a video I submitted. Just waiting now! Has anyone else gotten a call from their video
Anyone who has gone through the process, care to share about how the process goes?
Hey surferchick! Congrats on your callback! It’s good to know they’re watching videos! How did you submit hours? If it was online did you see the views in your video? That seems to be the big mystery around here. I’m probably the least experienced around here so I’ll let the others answer your question. Just wanted to say congrats and no, I haven’t heard anything from my video. Not sure if they’ve seen it yet either.