Former Biggest Loser Contestant Confessed Being Drugged To Lose Weight

NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' is deemed as a lie and a 'big fat failure' by former contestants of the extreme dieting and weight loss reality show. A number of them have been extremely adamant to have the show canceled and destroyed after one contestant confessed of being drugged to lose weight.

The recent controversy started following a federally funded research overseen by Dr. Kevin Hall at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) which sought to explain why former Biggest Loser contestants regained most of their original weight after the show.

Dr. Hall explained that the unfortunate post-show weight gain is largely due to changing metabolic rates, hormone levels, and genetic factors, Fox News reported. However, one former Loser argued that the study lacked a critical examination behind the reality TV show's inglorious and brutal secret tactics which allegedly include providing contestants with illicit drugs before preparing them for a doubtful medical exam by Dr. Rob Huizenga, the show's resident doctor who also collaborated with Dr. Hall on the NIH-sponsored study.

"People were passing out in Dr. H's office at the finale weigh-in. On my season, five people had to be rushed to the hospital. He knew exactly what we were doing and never tried to stop it," Season 2's Suzanne Mendonca as quoted by New York Post.

Mendonca also stated that several contestants came out with various medical conditions they have never had before. An insider source also supported her claim saying the reality show is 'corrupt.'

This source confirms that show trainer Bob Harper and one of his assistants have supplied contestants with Adderall and "yellow jackets" - pills that contain ephedra extract. Ephedra is used to promote weight loss and boost energy and was banned by the FDA in 2004.

The same insider source close to the production team also confirmed that Bob Harper, the resident trainer, and his assistant supplied contestants with pills Adderall and 'yellow jackets' which both contained ephedra long banned by FDA.

Harper, on the other hand, vehemently denied the allegations saying that the accusations are 'false' and contrary to his commitment to health and fitness.

"Safety is paramount in my training regimen, and, while demanding, my approach has always focused on the overall well-being of contestants as they lose significant weight and educate themselves, for the first time, on living a healthy lifestyle," the trainer said as quoted in a report by Market Watch.

NBC is still mum on the issue although the network issued a general statement that the show prohibits the use of illegal substances and that contestants' safety is their paramount concern.