On the 2nd season of The Biggest Loser, Matt was on the red team.
Was an NCAA wrestling champion in his hometown, in Iowa.
Has lost more than 46% of his body weight.
Has won 7 state Freestyle/Greco wrestling titles.
Children: (with wife Suzy) Rex Timothy Hoover (b. June 23, 2007 at 6 lbs 13.5 oz & 18 inches) and Jax Paul Hoover (b. September 11, 2008 in Seattle, Washington at 7.6 lbs & 18.75 inches).
Had two wedding receptions. One in each of their hometowns. They had personalized fortune cookies and M&Ms for the guests to take home, marking the date of their wedding.
Proposed to Suzy on-air on The Today Show in March 2006.
Met his wife Suzy, when they both were contestants on the reality show, The Biggest Loser.