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Rosie O'Donnell Calls Out Jay Leno, Presses Bob Harper to Apologize After Netflix Documentary

The Netflix series has renewed scrutiny of contestant mistreatment across the franchise.

Overview

  • O'Donnell posted on Instagram that Jay Leno is a "mean a--hole" after watching Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser.
  • She also urged former coach Bob Harper to say "I'm sorry," calling his behavior "so hurtful" and "so cruel."
  • The documentary includes 2009 footage of Leno reading death threats to contestant Tracey Yukich, who says the emails were sent to the show.
  • In the series, Harper defends his approach and says he will stand behind everything he did while emphasizing the show's drive for entertainment.
  • Entertainment outlets report Leno's and Harper's representatives have not responded to requests for comment, and the three-part series is streaming on Netflix.