Former Biggest Loser Trainer Jillian Michaels Plans Legal Action Over Netflix Documentary

Jillian Michaels, former trainer on NBC's The Biggest Loser, has strongly criticized Netflix's documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, calling it an "egregious lie." The docuseries accuses Michaels of unethical practices, including giving caffeine pills to contestants and bullying them, claims she vehemently denies, stating she never trained the contestant Rachel Fredrickson or gave her caffeine pills. Michaels, who did not participate in the documentary, expressed zero regrets about her decision, saying participating would have lent credibility to falsehoods. She is considering legal action against the producers and co-stars involved but is cautious about choosing her battles due to the complexity and cost of litigation. Instead, Michaels is contemplating making her own documentary with original executive producers to share her perspective and address bigger issues in health beyond personal transformations. She emphasized wanting to protect her legacy and take on larger challenges related to food, pharmaceuticals, and insurance industries rather than engage in multiple legal fights simultaneously.