Jillian Michaels Plans To Sue Netflix, Bob Harper Over Biggest Loser Caffeine Claims

Jillian Michaels has vehemently denied the claims made in the Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser that she secretly gave contestants caffeine pills, asserting that caffeine use was always approved on the show. She shared email exchanges involving herself, fellow coach Bob Harper, and the show's medical expert Dr. Robert Huizenga to support her position, claiming that caffeine pills, Ambien, and smokeless tobacco were permitted substances. Michaels has accused Harper and Huizenga of lying about the approval of caffeine pills and revealed plans to sue Netflix, the documentary's producer, Harper, and Huizenga, with legal counsel from attorney Bryan Freedman. She also highlighted that Brandon Riegg, the Netflix executive who acquired the documentary, was previously a top NBC executive during multiple seasons of The Biggest Loser and was aware of the behind-the-scenes realities. Michaels emphasized that she never personally used or promoted substances and described the documentary as filled with lies. Her public rebuttals and shared evidence suggest she is prepared to vigorously challenge the documentary's portrayal of events.