A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH WORKS TO LOSE HALF HIS BODY WEIGHT AND CONFRONT THE ABUSE ISSUES BEHIND HIS WEIGHT GAIN, ON ABC'S "EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS"

NFL Greats Jerry Rice and Rocket Ismail Guest Star

"Bruce" - As a child, Bruce turned to food for comfort after allegedly suffering mental and sexual abuse by his now-jailed father. In this episode, he'll take on the challenge of losing half his body weight and confront the underlying issue behind his weight gain during his year-long transformation on the hit series "Extreme Weight Loss," airing TUESDAY, JUNE 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

Bruce (29) is from Salt Lake City, UT. He is 5'10" and weighs 382 pounds. A high school football coach, Bruce is adored by his players and friends, and wants to set a better example for his team. However, he struggles with a dark secret from his past: as a child, Bruce turned to food for comfort after he says he was a victim of mental and sexual abuse by his dad. His father has never admitted to molesting Bruce, though he is currently in jail for his crimes against other children. It took Bruce nine years to finally admit that he was also abused. Realizing he needed to take his weight loss to the next level, Bruce wrote a letter to Chris Powell asking for help.

Now, in one of the most powerful episodes in "Extreme Weight Loss's" history, Chris takes on the challenge of not only helping Bruce lose 50% of his body weight, but also urging him to confront the issue behind his weight gain. Chris stands with Bruce as he struggles to decide whether or not he will attend his father's first parole hearing. If he does, will Bruce take the opportunity to finally speak out against the person who ruined his childhood?

During his journey on "Extreme Weight Loss," Bruce will also be offered some amazing opportunities, including a VIP visit to meet his favorite football team: the Oakland Raiders. His visit includes a one-on-one workout with Raiders and NFL legend Jerry Rice, as well as a chance to meet his favorite player, Raghib "Rocket" Ismail, whom Bruce always looked up to because they share a common past (Rocket says he was also a victim of sexual abuse as a child).

New in Season 4, in addition to working with Chris and Heidi Powell, each participant spends the first 90 days of his or her weight loss journey at the renowned University of Colorado's Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) in Aurora, CO.

Chris and Heidi, along with AHWC's medical director Holly Wyatt, MD, associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, guide participants on their journeys to safely lose up to half their body weight, ultimately revealing an amazing metamorphosis. The Anschutz Health and Wellness Center offers some of the country's most advanced research and science-based expertise, focusing on a comprehensive weight loss and weight loss management approach, including fitness, nutrition and wellness services.

"Extreme Weight Loss" is produced by Eyeworks USA. JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Matt Assmus and Brant Pinvidic are the executive producers.

For more information on "Extreme Weight Loss," visit ABC.com