Mo'Nique's Fat Chance

Mo'Nique's Fat Chance
GenreReality TV beauty pageant
Created byMo'Nique
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
Original release
NetworkOxygen
Release2005 (2005) –
2007 (2007)

Mo'Nique's Fat Chance is a reality TV miniseries. It featured 10 plus-sized women competing in a beauty pageant to become "Miss F.A.T.", which is explained as "Fabulous and Thick".[1][2] It was hosted by actress Mo'Nique and aired from 2005 to 2007 on the Oxygen network.[3]

During its first season, Mo'Nique's Fat Chance had the strongest ratings for an original show in the history of Oxygen.[4]

2005 edition

The first season premiered August 6, 2005, on Oxygen.[5][1]

Among the prizes were: a participate in a professional photo shoot, be featured in a Just My Size catalog, win a closet filled with the latest Just My Size Fashions and a week long boot camp designed to showcase inner and outer beauty.

The winner of the 2005 edition of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance was the late Joanne Borgella, who was subsequently a semi-finalist on season 7 of American Idol. The judges were Kevin Lennox, Shaquille O'Neal and Mia Tyler.

Contestant Age
Alicia Mitchell 21
Chelsea Burrell 24
Danielle "Charlie" Bye 25
Janis A Edralin 28
Jessica Jerez 24
Joanne Borgella† 23
Krystal Morris 24
Monique Manning 26
Tiffany Hall 21
Sharon Quinn 44

2006 edition

The 2006 winner of the competition was Tanisha Malone.

Contestants

  • Evie Marsala
  • Frances Galvan
  • Gia Gigliette
  • Janelle Gilbert
  • Kahlia Johnson
  • Sara Barrios
  • Shawnti Eaden
  • Tanisha Malone
  • Tiffany Jones
  • Victoria Mao

2007 edition

The third season took place in Paris, France, and premiered July 28, 2007, on Oxygen with 10 episodes. The season's judges were Velvet D'Amour, Mikki Taylor and Sylvie Fabregon.

Contestant Age Hometown
Anabelle Ursulet 22 Paris, France
Arena Turner 23 Miami, Florida
Arlette Preira 24 Loire Valley, France
Chrystelle Zig 24 12th arrondissement of Paris, France
Jennifer Diluigi 27 Northridge, California
Johanna Dray Paris, France
Marcia Tarver 31 Dallas, Texas
Ngozi Smith 37 Park Forest, Illinois
Ruth Cartagena 24 Chicago, Illinois
Véronique Severe Paris, France

References

  1. 1 2 Monget, Karyn (June 10, 2005). "MORE REALITY TV: MO'NIQUE'S SHOW OFFERS `FAT CHANCE'". WWD: Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via ProQuest.
  2. ↑ Cassell, Deborah (January 2008). "PLEASE Feed the Models". Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via ProQuest.
  3. ↑ "Mo'Nique's Fat Chance". TV Guide. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ LaFayette, Jon (August 22, 2005). "Oxygen Boosts Program Staff". Television Week. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via ProQuest.
  5. ↑ "WHAT'S ON TONIGHT". New York Times. August 6, 2005. Retrieved August 23, 2026 – via ProQuest.
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