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Director of ‘Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser’ Speaks to WJR

Aug 22, 2025 | 11:34 AM

Photo: Evert Nelson ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

TROY, MI, June 21, 2025 ~ “Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser” is currently exploring the potential darker side of the popular reality show.

The documentary, directed by Sky Borgman, examines the experiences of contestants on “The Biggest Loser,” aiming to present the story from the contestants’ perspectives, exploring whether their experiences were positive, negative, or somewhere in between. The show, known for its intense physical challenges and calorie restrictions, is reevaluated in light of changing societal attitudes towards obesity.

The documentary reveals a spectrum of experiences among the contestants; some had positive experiences, successfully losing weight and changing their lives, while others felt shamed, blamed, and traumatized, likening their experiences to PTSD. 

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Aug. 22, 2025 ~ Skye Borgman, director of the Netflix documentary “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser” joins Marie Osborne.

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