The Reality of the Biggest Loser is on Netflix, find out why host Alison Sweeney left the show and what she does now.

The post 9 Revelations From 'Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser' appeared first on TheWrap. Netflix's new documentary, "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" just landed on the streamer and it pulls back the curtain on allegations made against producers and former cast members of NBC's former series "The Biggest Loser."

David Broome, a co-creator of The Biggest Loser, says in the docuseries that he got the idea for the show after seeing a desperate “help wanted” ad for a personal trainer to “save my life” on a bulletin board outside of a gym. Once the show was underway, producers searched for similarly desperate contestants.

Mockery, dangerous weight loss practices and long-term health impacts — “The Biggest Loser” was a TV phenomenon that shaped how Americans view weight.

Former contestants, longtime host Alison Sweeney, trainer Bob Harper, and EPs Dave Broome and JD Roth are among the people interviewed for the series.

The Biggest Loser 's former host Alison Sweeney and trainers Bob Harper were not fans of one of the show's most controversial challenges.

S he was one of The Biggest Loser ‘s most popular contestant. Rachel Frederickson won the 15th Season of the NBC weight loss competition, however, she’s keeping a low profile.