The Reality of the Biggest Loser, a docu-series chronicling the infamous weight loss show, The Biggest Loser, bringing back the conversation of why Alison Sweeney chose to leave the series. Sweeney appeared in the documentary as well and addressed that she did not leave the show due to the

Mockery, dangerous weight loss practices and long-term health impacts — “The Biggest Loser” was a TV phenomenon that shaped how Americans view weight.

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.

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.”

Two of the most prominent voices in the new Netflix docuseries, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, are Danny Cahill, winner of the eighth season, and Tracey Yukich, who faced a shocking medical incident during her first challenge on the show, which she claims left her temporarily dead.

Jillian Michaels was a coach alongside Bob Harber on 'The Biggest Loser' in 2004 and has continued talking about fitness, politics and health. Here's everything to know about where Jillian Michaels is after starring on 'The Biggest Loser' in 2004.

The Biggest Loser became a cultural phenomenon when it premiered in 2004 — but the show has been plagued with scandals and controversy as well. When NBC introduced the show, it followed a group of people deemed overweight who would compete in a 30-week competition.