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

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.

The Biggest Loser became a cultural phenomenon when it premiered in 2004 — but the show has been plagued with scandals and controversy as well. When NBC introduced the show, it followed a group of people deemed overweight who would compete in a 30-week competition.

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.”

Michaels was a trainer on “The Biggest Loser” for seasons 1, 2, 4-11, 14, and 15. She often motivated contestants by yelling at them or insulting them. In one clip from “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser,” Michaels pushes a woman to keep exercising even after she vomits on a treadmill.

Jillian Michaels was a coach alongside Bob Harber on 'The Biggest Loser' in 2004 and has continued talking about fitness, politics and health. Here's everything to know about where Jillian Michaels is after starring on 'The Biggest Loser' in 2004.

THEY dropped jaw-dropping amounts of weight on The Biggest Loser – but what happened after the cameras stopped rolling? The reality show that promised life-changing transformations has been