Shedding for the Wedding

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Season 1
Metascore
46

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9

Critic Reviews

  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Feb 23, 2011
    50
    Shedding otherwise is groaningly familiar in every way with its mix of taskmaster trainers, supportive yet firm host and heavyweights who are in it to win it.
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Troy Patterson
    Mar 15, 2011
    40
    Depicting their triumphs and setbacks with imperfect sincerity, smooshing together various reality-show formulae with an awkwardness that is at times touching, the series sheds light on a corner of the psyche where the princess-y obsessions of the wedding culture meets a mutation of the great American tradition of self-improvement.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Feb 23, 2011
    40
    Frankly, none of the couples really stand out by reality-TV standards in the first two episodes, but the basic template contains enough relatable elements--struggling with weight, and stressing about wedding details--to carry the show along.
  5. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Feb 23, 2011
    40
    Shedding for the Wedding is a plate-load of empty calories, a lot of huffing and puffing we're meant to take as compelling even though there's little compelling in the presentation; it is just speedy.
  6. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Feb 23, 2011
    40
    Two of my least favorite "reality" genres--the weight-loss competitions and the weddings-on-steroids shows--come together in one only occasionally repellent package tonight.