Netflix viewers outraged at contestant’s near-death in Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser
Netflix’s Biggest Loser documentary sparks criticism over show not prioritizing contestants’ health
- A new Netflix documentary, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, has revealed the extreme conditions and health risks faced by contestants on the weight-loss program.
- Season eight contestant Tracey Yukich recounted her near-fatal experience, collapsing from rhabdomyolysis, a condition that caused her organs to shut down, after a challenging run.
- Despite medical advice to send her home, Yukich remained on the show, with trainers reportedly pushing her against the recommendations of the program's medical advisor, Dr. Robert Huizenga.
- The documentary exposed trainers encouraging dangerously low calorie intake, around 800 calories, and intense exercise, often overriding the medical team's recommended 1,200-2,000 calories.
- Viewers on X expressed widespread outrage, criticizing the show's alleged prioritization of ratings over contestant health.