Alison Sweeney, The Biggest Loser
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That prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to take action. A reality show about treadmills and salads had unexpectedly evolved into a police probe. After Season 17 of The Biggest Loser, NBC decided to cancel the show due to widespread criticism and legal issues.
The Biggest Loser' is the subject of the 2025 Netflix docuseries 'Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser'
"The Biggest Loser" was the target of criticism practically from its start in 2004, but nevertheless ran for 18 seasons.
Former Biggest Loser celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels took to social media to break her silence on the Netflix docu-series, Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser.
Tracey Yukich collapsed during the first challenge on "The Biggest Loser" Season 8, later claiming she died before being transported from a beach to a hospital.