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Jillian Michaels Says 'Numerous Lies' Told in 'Biggest Loser' Docuseries

The docuseries reveals health risks, mistreatment, and lasting metabolic issues faced by contestants despite the show's high weight-loss success rate, highlighting complex long-term effects.

  • Netflix is now streaming `Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser`, a docuseries that revisits The Biggest Loser and highlights allegations of contestant mistreatment and harm.
  • The Biggest Loser premiered in 2004 and ran 17 seasons on NBC with a 2020 revival on USA Network; producer David Broome said, `We wanted the show to be shocking`.
  • Former participants allege they were pressured to sign complex contracts and given pills, while Ryan Benson said, `The last 10 days I didn't put any food in my body.`
  • Several former contestants report lasting medical harm, including rhabdomyolysis and severe eating disorders, while Danny Cahill says he regained more than 200 pounds and criticized lack of aftercare.
  • Trainer Jillian Michaels has denied many claims on Instagram on Aug. 19, while producers David Broome and J.D. Roth defended the show amid ongoing legal disputes including a 2019 judge ruling involving Dr. Robert Huizenga.
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