The Reality of The Biggest Loser is stirring up old debates about the hit weight-loss show that ruled the 2000s.

Netflix viewers have reacted in disbelief over 'outrageous' documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, which lifts the veil on the TV series.

For those unfamiliar with The Biggest Loser, the American show challenged obese or overweight contestants to go head-to-head in a bid to lose the highest percentage of weight over a period of 30 weeks. The winner would then receive an impressive cash prize.

The Reality of The Biggest Loser follows Sarah Gilbert as she reveals how extreme weight loss tactics impacted her life, highlighting the complicated reality of obesity.

Fit For TV: The Reality Of The Biggest Loser is currently streaming on Netflix, and it is triggering as hell. Watch the trailer here. Post continues below. When The Biggest Loser debuted on Aussie TV in 2006, I was in my 20s and incredibly influenced by diet culture.

Why Jillian Michaels is under fire due to a controversy unrelated to new Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser.

Netflix's new documentary series, Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, streaming from today (August 15), offers a behind-the-scenes look at the popular reality TV competition that aired for 18 seasons from 2004 to 2016, with a failed comeback attempt in 2020.