The 100-day weight loss show moved to prime time, and its ratings climbed again, reaching 14.4.
It had already become a phenomenal show.
Knowing Chen Yu had returned to Phoenix, Burnett immediately came over to discuss the filming content for the next episode.
"Chen, I have an idea. What if we have the Suns lose a couple of games?" he asked tentatively.
He must have felt he'd gone too far, because he quickly added, "They don't have to lose, but Shaq could have a few bad games. Think about it—he's been dieting for almost a month and he's always hungry. His performance is bound to be affected. Audiences want to see him face a setback, then work hard to get back in shape."
Every episode needed a gimmick, and in the United States, stories about overcoming adversity never failed to draw a crowd.
"Don't even think about it."
Chen Yu rejected Burnett flat out. 'What is he thinking? Letting the Suns lose two games?'
