Jillian Michaels is working it out in real time.
As a devoted advocate for holistic wellness, I’m setting the record straight regarding the recent allegations brought forth in the Netflix documentary, “Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser.” Contrary to the claims made against me, my experiences on the show were not only transformative but also ethically sound.
Michael, known for assisting contestants on the NBC reality show to shed weight with diet and exercise in exchange for cash prizes, was allegedly distant towards his colleague Bob Harper after his near-fatal heart attack in 2017. Harper claimed that he had not received any contact from Michael following this event, a fact he found significant as it suggested lack of concern or support.
In response, Michaels shared a screenshot that appeared to be a 2014 text message she had sent to Bob Harper. She described the image as her nearly-last text ever to him, leaving the interpretation up to others.
According to the screenshot shared on Instagram on August 19th, she expressed her disappointment to Harper by saying, “I truly believe it’s quite unfortunate that you haven’t replied to my texts. Such actions are usually the reason I feel let down about our relationship.
Still, Harper said he was hurt when she didn’t check in about his health issues eight years ago.
In an August 14th interview with The Guardian, the 60-year-old stated that we weren’t particularly close friends, but we worked together on a TV show for quite some time.
Alongside the controversy surrounding their conflict, Michaels also confronted additional allegations in the documentary regarding her fitness approach. She denied claims that she secretly gave contestants caffeine pills, stating in an interview with TMZ published on August 19th that caffeine pills, along with Ambien and smokeless tobacco, were allowed for use.
On August 19th, the woman aged 51 addressed an Instagram post concerning accusations that she limited the amount of calories contestants could eat. She posted a screenshot from a 2010 email exchange with a contestant detailing the calorie intake.
During the filming, I had a written communication with a contestant who was at home over the holidays. In this correspondence, I clearly advised her to limit her daily intake to 1,600 calories.
Michael provided two additional supposed images to the team at The Biggest Loser, stressing his continuous focus on making sure contestants received sufficient nutrition and the importance of keeping a plentiful stock of fresh produce in the BL house, ensuring an ample supply of calories at their disposal.
Apart from the accusation, she had encountered criticism for reportedly suggesting to a competitor that their significant weight loss would result in wealth, prompting Michaels to clarify on her Instagram that such claims are unfounded. “To make it clear,” she stated, “this is not true.
She noted that the entire scene was recorded on video, with both her and the contestant equipped with microphones. If any remark had been made, it would be preserved in the audio recording.
As a die-hard admirer, I’ve been eagerly awaiting updates from Michaels, Harper, Netflix, and NBC. I reached out to their representatives, hoping to get some insights, but so far, they haven’t responded. Fingers crossed for more news soon!
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In January 2024, Bobby, depicted here to the left of Tan, clarified speculations about a possible rift between him and Tan, who is shown in the center, that had arisen two months following Bobby’s announcement in November 2023 about his departure from Queer Eye, after eight successful seasons.
He assured Vanity Fair that he and Tan are okay, stating, ‘We’re doing fine.’ He emphasized that a certain situation occurred privately between him and Tan, which has no connection to the show. It was a personal matter that had been developing, and he wanted to make it clear that it was not romantic in nature.
Come March 2024, Tan addressed accusations claiming he lobbied for Jeremiah Brent, a friend of his, to take over Bobby’s role in the series Queer Eye>.
He stated on Instagram that Netflix and the production companies conducted a thorough casting process. He did not recommend his friend for the role, but instead, they landed it because they were the most suitable candidate. Contrary to some assumptions, he didn’t secure the job for them by eliminating someone else.
In December 2023, Holly Marie Combs, a former cast member of “Charmed” with Shannen, claimed on her podcast “Let’s Be Clear” that Alyssa had given an ultimatum to a show producer, demanding they pick between herself and Shannen. This alleged demand is said to have contributed to Shannen’s departure from the show in 2001.
In February 2024, Alyssa posted on Instagram, stating, “I didn’t possess the authority to terminate anyone’s employment,” and further added that since this incident occurred quite some time ago, any subsequent narrative about it from others is essentially a re-interpretation of events, or revisionist history.
The following day, during a panel discussion at MegaCon Orlando, Shannen asserted, “No distorted retelling of history exists within the truth as I understand it.
Shannen passed away in July 2024 after a yearslong battle with cancer.
In September 2023, while engaging in a game named “Stir the Pot” on TopMob News with her daughter Kelly Osbourne, Sharon expressed that the former star of “That ’70s Show” was the most rude celebrity she had ever encountered. She went so far as to call him a “very impolite boy” and a “mischievous little character.
He did not respond to her remarks publicly.
Approximately five years ago, Sharon confided in Larry King that when Ashton was a guest on The Talk in 2014, he exhibited an “attitude” following her mistakenly calling him by the wrong name.
She remembered him saying, “‘Who are you? What are your achievements in this field?'” This question left her feeling defensive. She replied bluntly, “Listen carefully, young man, because I will not only outshine you, but I’ll make you forget we ever had this conversation.” In other words, she made it clear that he was underestimating her abilities and experience in the industry.
In August of 2022, Cassadee and Maren found themselves engaged in a heated exchange with Brittany, the spouse of country singer Jason Aldean, following Brittany’s Instagram post on the 23rd of August where she showcased herself applying makeup. Her caption read, “I am truly grateful to my parents for not altering my gender during my tomboy phase. I adore this feminine lifestyle.
During a TikTok challenge in 2022, JoJo Siwa labeled Candace Cameron Bure as the most rude celebrity. She explained that she felt slighted when Bure declined to take a photo with her on a red carpet event. Not long after the remark, the actress from Full House apologized: “I think I broke your young heart when we didn’t take a picture together on the red carpet. I’m really sorry, JoJo.
The two individuals reconciled their differences. However, several months passed before Candace was queried if she anticipated the Great American Family network, where she holds the position of chief creative officer, to portray same-sex couples as main characters in holiday movies. She responded negatively, further stating, “I believe that Great American Family will uphold traditional marriage as a fundamental principle.
JoJo, who identified publicly as part of the LGBTQ+ community last year, posted on Instagram that the actress’ remark was “disrespectful and painful to an entire group of individuals.
In June 2021, Courtney Love claimed that Olivia Rodrigo had used the album cover of her band Hole without giving credit for a promotional photo. Olivia responded affectionately, saying she was going through something similar. Courtney then jokingly offered advice, suggesting her favorite florist in Notting Hill, London, and inviting Olivia to message her for details. She ended the exchange with a playful wink emoji and expressed anticipation for reading Olivia’s note.
During an interview on “Watch What Happens Live,” the actor from “Happy Days” was questioned about his strained relationship with the “Forrest Gump” co-star while filming the 1989 movie, “Turner & Hooch.
For 13 days, I was in charge of directing that movie. Then, I received a call to visit Jeff Katzenberg’s office, where he told me, “Have all your belongings ready? Head home,” he stated.
Winkler appeared to have a warm relationship with Hanks’ canine costar. He mentioned, “We got on wonderfully, wonderfully well together.” He also expressed affection for the dog by saying, “I adore that dog.
He also refused to admit if he’s even seen the flick.
“You know what you did!”
Fans who followed “The Hills” might recall the memorable moment in season three when Lauren uttered that famous line. The conflict between Lauren and Heidi escalated when Heidi began dating Spencer Pratt, her current husband, and reached its zenith when Lauren claimed that Heidi and Spencer had spread a rumor about her making a sex tape with Jason Wahler.
In simpler terms, after the release date for Fast and Furious 9 was shifted to April 2020, Tyrese took to Instagram to criticize his co-star Dwayne Johnson. On the very same day, it became known that a Fast and Furious spinoff featuring Dwayne and Jason Statham would premiere in 2019. A month later, Tyrese hinted at leaving Fast 9 if Dwayne was involved in the film.
Later on, Tyrese spoke about the ongoing dispute during an episode of “The Red Pill” podcast, expressing, “As of now, I still haven’t spoken to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson personally, but I plan to have a conversation with him.” He revealed that he had discussed the matter with The Rock’s producing partner, but not directly with the actor.
Tyrese admitted he took on the role of a messenger for multiple individuals related to the company, yet he alone chose to express those sentiments publicly, which he acknowledges was his mistake. He described this action as unprofessional and uncool.
No more bad blood here.
For quite some time, Taylor and Katy had been involved in a longstanding dispute, with Taylor’s song “Bad Blood” being one of the results. This conflict, which is said to have originated from disagreements over a backup dancer and conflicting tours, was resolved when Perry extended an olive branch to Taylor prior to her Reputation Tour launch.
In a recent Instagram video, Taylor remarked, “Just arrived at my changing room and discovered a genuine olive branch. It means so much to me.
Taylor captioned the video, “Thank you Katy.”
For many years, speculations about a feud between co-stars Kim and Sarah Jessica Parker from the show Sex and the City have been dismissed. However, whispers began again when Kim opted not to rejoin for a third film and made remarks about her fellow actress that sparked curiosity.
Andy Cohen inquired about Sarah Jessica Parker’s response to Kim Cattrall stating they were only professional acquaintances, not friends, during an episode of Watch What Happens Live in September 2017.
According to her, she feels deeply saddened. For an entire week, they discussed the matter, which left her distressed since it didn’t align with her recollections of their shared experience.
She expressed, “It’s unfortunate, but it feels like the shared, unique experience we’ve had for so long is what truly binds us. Although it was a professional bond, it grew personal over the years and consumed a significant part of our lives. I hope this profound connection overshadows any recent misunderstandings.” She added that having spent such an extended period working on something extraordinary together was indeed a rare privilege.
And though they didn’t film scenes together, Kim did make a small appearance on And Just Like That.
The legendary musicians have been engaging in a long-standing disagreement since the year 2004. During his acceptance speech for the Classic Songwriter Award at the Q Awards that year, Elton John made a bold statement to the audience, saying, “Madonna, regarded as the best live act? Absolutely not! When did miming become live? I apologize, but I believe anyone who mimes publicly on stage, especially when you pay around 75 pounds to watch them perform, should be met with criticism.
In 2008, the actress who previously starred on Grey’s Anatomy ignited a disagreement with the show’s creator by choosing not to be considered for Emmy Awards. She explained that her decision was made because she didn’t receive scripts containing roles deserving of a nomination.
Later on, Shonda discussed Katherine’s choice during an interview with Oprah Winfrey on ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ in 2012. She expressed, “On one hand it hurt and on the other hand I wasn’t shocked. When people reveal their true nature to you, believe them. I keep that piece of wisdom close by. It has been beneficial for me.”
During New York Fashion Week, the incident that echoed globally took place when Nicki and Cardi had a heated argument at the Harper’s Bazaar Icon party. A month later, Cardi revealed the reason behind her altercation with Nicki.
For some time now, she’s been firing multiple criticisms at me, as mentioned by her in W magazine’s Art Issue. “We talked on two occasions previously, and reached a truce. However, she persisted with the confrontations.
The main cause of the dispute ignited when Cardi B perceived (and later found out) that Nicki Minaj had supposedly ‘liked’ and then ‘unliked’ a tweet criticizing Cardi’s parenting abilities; however, Nicki Minaj has since disputed this claim.
Cardi B shared that she chose to prioritize her daughter over earning millions from her Bruno Mars tour. She expressed her love for her child and defended her decision, stating that those without children might not understand this choice. She also mentioned that it’s unlikely she would run into another artist in a grocery store or on the street, so such a situation would not be an appropriate time to criticize her actions at a party.
The conflict between Kanye and Taylor Swift originated back in 2009, during the MTV Video Music Awards when Kanye unexpectedly interrupted her acceptance speech while performing “Stronger.” Despite reconciling and even developing friendship over time, their relationship soured again after the release of his song “Famous” in 2026, which featured a reference to Taylor.
On the eve of the Grammys in February 2025, Kanye West modified his Instagram account to exclusively follow Taylor. Without any additional explanation, this action was met with silence from Taylor, as she did not publicly acknowledge or respond to it.
“I don’t know her.”
The ongoing dispute between Mariah and J.Lo dates back approximately 15 years. The disagreement began during an interview where Mariah, often referred to as the Queen of Christmas, was asked for her thoughts on various singers. When questioned about Jennifer, she simply stated, “I’m not familiar with her.
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