Michaels was a trainer on “The Biggest Loser” for seasons 1, 2, 4-11, 14, and 15. She often motivated contestants by yelling at them or insulting them. In one clip from “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser,” Michaels pushes a woman to keep exercising even after she vomits on a treadmill.

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

It's no wonder then, that Netflix decided to take a deep-dive into The Biggest Loser, interviewing former contestants, coaches, and health experts to expose what it was really like to appear on the hit show. With that being said, here's 12 of the most shocking revelations that Fit for TV uncovers...

The Reality of ‘The Biggest Loser’ premiered on August 15, 2025, on Netflix. The three-part docuseries examines NBC’s The Biggest Loser, with all episodes released simultaneously.

The Biggest Loser' is the subject of the 2025 Netflix docuseries 'Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser'

The post 9 Revelations From 'Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser' appeared first on TheWrap. 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."

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.

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S he was one of The Biggest Loser ‘s most popular contestant. Rachel Frederickson won the 15th Season of the NBC weight loss competition, however, she’s keeping a low profile.