Michaels in May 2018
Jillian Michaels Slams Netflix's 'Biggest Loser' Docuseries: Loaded With Lies (Connecting the Dots: Netflix, NBC & Soros Funding, All Networking)
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By Zoe
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Jillian
Michaels has spoken out against a new Netflix docuseries about "The Biggest
Loser" that spotlights her alleged involvement in several
behind-the-scenes controversies.
On
Tuesday, the former trainer, now known for her conservative commentary, took to
Instagram, posting a series of documents she says disprove parts of "Fit
for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser," which premiered on Aug. 15.
Over
three episodes, the series presents testimony from former colleagues, including
ex-cohost Bob Harper, medical consultant Dr. Robert Huizenga, and several other
past contestants and crew members. Their accounts accuse not only Michaels but
also the show's producers and network, NBC, of crossing ethical lines.
According to the documentary, Michaels allegedly cooperated with producers in
imposing extreme calorie restrictions, supplying contestants with caffeine
pills, and withholding necessary medical care and prescriptions, Entertainment
Weekly reported.
"Wild
how some folks still lie like it's 1985 before texts and email were a
thing," Michaels wrote in one post,
claiming that both Harper and Huizenga were fully aware of the use of caffeine
pills and had even signed off on it. Michaels revealed that the suggestion
originally came from Harper.
In a
separate post, Michaels pushed back on "the allegation that I restricted
contestants from eating enough calories." To illustrate her point, she
posted what
she described as an exchange with Season 11 winner Olivia Ward. In it, Michaels
advised Ward to "eat 1600 [calories] tomorrow," a note that directly
clashes with Season Two alum Suzanne Mendonca's recollection in "Fit for
TV," where she claimed participants were surviving on only 800 calories a
day.
During
a Tuesday interview with TMZ founder Harvey Levin, Michaels called the
docuseries "loaded with lies" and insisted she had texts and emails
to prove her case. She went on to say she was weighing two options — pursuing
the matter in court or making all of her evidence public in what she described
as a "data dump."
Michaels
also revealed she had arranged a meeting that day with attorney Bryan Freedman,
known for representing clients in high-profile Hollywood disputes, to discuss
possible legal action against Netflix as well as Harper and Huizenga.
Michaels
was a central figure on "The Biggest Loser" for most of its first 15
seasons, stepping away only for Seasons Three, 12, and 13. She ultimately
parted ways with the show in 2014, explaining that her departure stemmed from
"fundamental differences" with the producers.
Connecting
the Dots:
Ted Sarandos is
the chief content officer for Netflix Inc. and a fellow at
the Aspen Institute (think tank).
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Aspen
Institute (think tank).
George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to
Promote Open Society and is the founder of Soros Fund Management.
Soros Fund Management is a partner with the Silver
Lake Kraftwerk Fund.
Silver
Lake Kraftwerk Fund is a fund for Silver Lake.
Charles H.
Giancarlo is a managing director for Silver Lake and was a
director at Netflix Inc.
John S. Chen is
a special adviser for Silver Lake and was a trustee at the Brookings
Institution (think tank).
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Brookings
Institution (think tank) and
George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to
Promote Open Society.
Vernon E. Jordan
Jr. is an honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think
tank), Valerie B. Jarrett’s great uncle and a senior
counsel for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP.
Savannah Guthrie
was an attorney for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP, the
White House correspondent for the NBC News and is married to Michael
Feldman.
Albert A. Gore Jr.’s
deputy director of legislative affairs was Michael Feldman, a donor
for The Climate Project, is the chairman for the Climate
Reality Project and a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield &
Byers.
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Climate
Reality Project.
George Soros is the chairman for the Foundation to Promote
Open Society.
The Climate
Project is a merged organization with the Climate Reality
Project.
Kleiner
Perkins Caufield & Byers was a donor for The Climate
Project.
Colin L. Powell is
the strategic adviser for Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and
an overseer for the International Rescue Committee.
Tom Brokaw is an
overseer for the International Rescue Committee, was an anchor for
the NBC Nightly News and a director at the Robin Hood
Foundation.
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the International
Rescue Committee and the Robin Hood Foundation.
George Soros is the chairman for the Foundation to
Promote Open Society.
Jeff Zucker is
a director at the Robin Hood Foundation, was the CEO for the NBC
Universal Television Group, the president & CEO for NBCUniversal,
an executive producer for the NBC Nightly News and the executive
producer for Today.
Savannah Guthrie is
a co-host for Today, married to Michael Feldman, was
the White House correspondent for the NBC News and an attorney
for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP.
Vernon E. Jordan
Jr. is a senior counsel for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer &
Feld, LLP, Valerie B. Jarrett’s great uncle and an
honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank).
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Brookings
Institution (think tank) and
George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote
Open Society.
John S. Chen was a
trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a special
adviser for Silver Lake.
Charles H.
Giancarlo is a managing director for Silver Lake and was a
director at Netflix Inc.
Silver
Lake Kraftwerk Fund is a fund for Silver Lake.
Soros Fund Management is a partner with the Silver
Lake Kraftwerk Fund.
George Soros is
the founder of Soros Fund Management and was the chairman for
the Foundation to Promote Open Society.
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Aspen
Institute (think tank).
Ted Sarandos is
a fellow at the Aspen Institute (think tank) and the chief content
officer for Netflix Inc.
Charles H.
Giancarlo was a director at Netflix Inc. and is a managing
director for Silver Lake.
Silver
Lake Kraftwerk Fund is a fund for Silver Lake.
Soros Fund Management is a partner with the Silver
Lake Kraftwerk Fund.
George Soros is
the founder of Soros Fund Management and was the chairman for
the Foundation to Promote Open Society.
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Brookings
Institution (think tank).
John S. Chen was a
trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and is a special
adviser for Silver Lake.
Resources:
Past Research
Savannah
Guthrie Leads to Replace Disgraced Brian Williams (Past
Research on NBC)
Wednesday,
February 11, 2015
https://thesteadydrip.blogspot.com/2015/02/savannah-guthrie-leads-to-replace.html
Netflix
News? (Past Research on Netflix)
Thursday,
October 15, 2015
https://thesteadydrip.blogspot.com/2015/10/netflix-news.html
Smaller
Bites – Netflix (Connecting the Dots: Netflix & A Soros Funded Think Tank,
Networking) (Past Research on Netflix)
Wednesday,
October 26, 2022
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