The Reality of The Biggest Loser, is shining a bright light on the old weight-loss show, and it’s not looking pretty.

The Netflix docuseries Fit for TV revisits The Biggest Loser, revealing contestant health risks, lack of aftercare, and the cultural impact of early 2000s weight-loss television

David Broome, a co-creator of The Biggest Loser, says in the docuseries that he got the idea for the show after seeing a desperate “help wanted” ad for a personal trainer to “save my life” on a bulletin board outside of a gym. Once the show was underway, producers searched for similarly desperate 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.

However, it seems Michaels, 51, has taken umbrage with some of the claims made in the Netflix documentary, with celebrity gossip site TMZ now alleging that she may even sue Netflix, as well as fellow The Biggest Loser coach Bob Harper and the show’s medical advisor, Dr. Robert Huizenga.

Alison Sweeney hosted The Biggest Loser for eight years before leaving the long-running weight loss game show after its 16th season in 2015.

The Reality of The Biggest Loser follows Sarah Gilbert as she reveals how extreme weight loss tactics impacted her life, highlighting the complicated reality of obesity.

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