Netflix, Jillian Michaels and The Biggest Loser
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Robert Huizenga spoke about his experience on 'The Biggest Loser' on the Netflix docuseries 'Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser'
Netflix’s new documentary, “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser” just landed on the streamer and it pulls back the curtain on allegations made against producers and former cast members of NBC’s former series “The Biggest Loser.”
Netflix’s newest docuseries interviews cast, crew, and contestants on how a reality show about weight loss changed their lives.
From tension between Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels to one contestant nearly dying on the set, the new series was full of secrets.
The documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser revealed that weight regain affected the majority of previous contestants. This pattern suggests that the show's extreme methods were not sustainable for long-term health. The lack of aftercare support may have contributed to these disappointing outcomes for the contestants.
That prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to take action. A reality show about treadmills and salads had unexpectedly evolved into a police probe. After Season 17 of The Biggest Loser, NBC decided to cancel the show due to widespread criticism and legal issues.
Season 15 winner Rachel Frederickson lost nearly 60% of her body weight, shocking viewers and health experts at the time. Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, a documentary about the show's complicated legacy,