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 hit with controversy as a new Netflix doc teases the harsh training, extreme diets and the hidden toll on contestants’ mental health.

The show ran for 18 gruelling seasons until 2016, with contestants battling it out over 30 weeks to shed the most pounds.

The winner earned the title of “the biggest loser” - and the glory that came with it.

From day one, it was a smash hit, capturing millions of viewers who couldn’t get enough of the dramatic weight-loss journeys and nail-biting finales.

For nearly two decades, it became a cultural phenomenon, sparking conversations about fitness, fame and the c

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