Former ‘Biggest Loser’ Contestants Expose Shocking PTSD After Show’s Dark Truths Revealed in New Netflix Doc
Remember that decade-long TV juggernaut, The Biggest Loser? Well, it’s back in the spotlight on Netflix—but not for reasons you’d cheer about. What if I told you those intense weight-loss battles weren’t just about shedding pounds but leaving scars way deeper than a bad diet? Think burning up to 8,000 calories a day while barely eating enough to fuel a small ant—sound sustainable? Spoiler: It’s not. Now, a fresh Netflix documentary called Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser peels back the curtain, revealing a gritty tale of contestants battling not only the scale but PTSD, health risks, and a show that put entertainment way ahead of actual wellbeing. Can reality TV ever truly mix health and drama without causing harm? Let’s unravel this juicy, unsettling saga together. LEARN MORE
The decade-long multi-series TV sensation, The Biggest Loser, is drawing attention again—on Netflix, and not because it has rebooted.
The program ran on NBC from 2004 and enjoyed a loyal viewership, so much so that different versions sprang up in countries like Australia and South Africa.
However, its numbers started tanking and it cast its final season in 2016. In 2020, it transferred to the USA Network but was cancelled after only one season.
- Season 1 winner Ryan Benson says he starved himself for 10 days and now suffers from PTSD.
- Contestants reported burning 6,000–8,000 calories a day while eating as little as 800.
- Experts say the show “reflected and perpetuated” harmful weight-loss messages.
It is now being exposed for doing more damage than good by prioritizing entertainment over health in the new documentary, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, which premiered on August 15.
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