Jillian Michaels blasts Netflix's 'Biggest Loser' docuseries and hints at legal action

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00:00Jillian Michaels isn't holding back when it comes to Netflix's new docu-series about

00:04The Biggest Loser.

00:06The former celebrity trainer broke her silence on Fit4TV, the reality of The Biggest Loser,

00:12which is now streaming.

00:13In a lengthy Instagram post, Michaels pushed back against several claims made in the series,

00:18even sharing screenshots of emails and texts that she says support her side of the story.

00:24One of the biggest points of contention?

00:26The use of caffeine supplements.

00:28The series suggests that caffeine was banned on the show and that Michaels ignored medical

00:32advice from physician Dr. Robert Huizenga.

00:36But Michaels insists otherwise, writing, caffeine was never banned, and adding that fellow trainer

00:41Bob Harper actually suggested contestants take a fat burner brand before she offered her

00:46own alternative.

00:47The docu-series also featured Harper claiming Michaels distanced herself, even saying she

00:52never reached out after his 2017 heart attack.

00:57Michaels clap back with what she says are receipts, sharing a text she allegedly sent Harper that

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01:02The Biggest Loser aired for 17 seasons, first on NBC and later on USA Network, and has faced heavy criticism in the years since.

01:18Former contestants have described humiliating experiences and long-term health issues they

01:23believe stemmed from the show's methods.

01:26Now Michaels says she's working with high-profile attorney Brian Friedman as she considers her

01:30next move, including possible legal action against Netflix, Harper and Dr. Huizenga.

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