Jillian Michaels Fights Back: ‘Some Folks Still Lie Like It’s 1985
Alright, let’s cut through the noise—because Jordan Collins is here to make sure you’re not missing a single spicy detail. You probably thought the Netflix docuseries Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser was just a nostalgic trip down memory lane, but Jillian Michaels has officially thrown down the gauntlet. In a fiery Instagram post that’s already gone viral, the fitness icon and former trainer took aim at the show’s portrayal of her—and yes, she’s calling out lies with receipts.
Michaels, 51, didn’t mince words. She slammed claims made in the docuseries, particularly those from Dr. Robert “H” Huizenga, the show’s longtime medical advisor, who allegedly stated caffeine supplements were banned. Michaels? She’s got emails and texts to prove otherwise. “Dr. Huizenga did approve caffeine pills on many seasons of Biggest Loser,” she wrote, adding that the supplements were part of a carefully monitored regimen. And no, she wasn’t secretly smuggling stimulants into the gym—she was using a branded product called “Stackers Fat Burner,” which she insists was safer and capped at 200mg of caffeine (about the same as a strong coffee). She even dropped a bombshell: Bob Harper, her longtime co-trainer, had actually suggested the formula. “I wanted to use my brand instead because they were cleaner,” she explained—meaning she wasn’t cutting corners, she was upgrading them.
But wait—Harper, 60, claimed in the doc that Michaels never reached out after his 2017 heart attack. That one stung. Michaels fired back with surgical precision: “Wild how some folks still lie like it’s 1985 before texts and email were a thing.” She then shared screenshots of actual messages—her final text to Harper read, “I really think it’s sh–ty of you to not even respond to my texts. It’s this kind of thing that always makes me so disappointed [in] our relationship.” Ouch. The digital paper trail speaks volumes, and it’s not just about ego—it’s about accountability.
And now, the real kicker: Michaels is reportedly meeting with lawyer Bryan Freedman, best known for representing Justin Baldoni in his high-profile legal battle with Blake Lively. If that name rings a bell, it’s because Freedman specializes in celebrity power plays. This isn’t just a social media spat—it’s a potential legal showdown. Could Netflix, Harper, and Dr. Huizenga be facing a lawsuit over misrepresented facts? The implications are massive, especially given the show’s legacy of controversy.
Let’s not forget the broader context. The Biggest Loser ran for 17 seasons on NBC and USA Network, promising transformation—but delivering trauma for many. Former contestant Kai Hibbard told The Post in 2015 that the show felt like “a fat-shaming disaster,” recalling being forced into horse-like stalls and edited to look lazy. Her thyroid issues? Never existed before. Ryan Benson, the inaugural winner, revealed producers rigged food platters to embarrass contestants on camera. The psychological toll? Real. The ethics? Questionable.
So while Netflix serves up nostalgia, Michaels is serving truth—with proof. And if you thought this was just another reality-TV beef, think again. This is about integrity, transparency, and the cost of fame. The next chapter? Well, let’s just say the courtroom might be the new gym.
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Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People Magazine, TMZ
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