Fit for TV: The Biggest Loser winner Danny Cahill speaks out in Tracey’s defense after internet trolling 

Netflix’s new documentary, Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser, is shining a bright light on the old weight-loss show, and it’s not looking pretty. Two people at the heart of the story are Danny Cahill, who actually won season eight, and Tracey Yukich, who nearly didn’t make it past the first episode. While running on the beach during her debut challenge, Tracey collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital. She later said it felt like she “died for a moment,” describing floating and seeing visions before doctors revived her.

Tracey was scolded by fans after the show aired for being "mean," but now that Fit for TV has gone viral, Danny has stepped in to protect her from the internet vitriol. The show, which aired from 2004 to 2016, put competitors through hard workouts and diets with the objective of losing weight quickly and winning a lot of money. The doc makes it clear: the cost of the game went way beyond the scale.

Fit for TV: The Biggest Loser’s Tracey’s near death experience and Danny’s public defense of her

Tracey Yukich's time on The Biggest Loser began with a medical emergency that she claims changed her life forever. During her first task, she fainted while sprinting down the beach. Emergency personnel raced to the area, and a helicopter was dispatched.

"I don't remember a lot," Tracey recalls on Fit for TV.

She describes hearing the helicopter and feeling like she was floating. During the incident, she says she saw her grandfather and experienced darkness and light.

"I knew I died that day," she states.

The medical emergency left a lasting impact on Tracey's experience throughout the competition and her life afterward.

Danny Cahill recently came to Facebook to defend Tracey from the continuous attacks. His statement came after Netflix's documentary Fit for TV launched at number one on the streaming service. He urged fans to approach the series with compassion and empathy.

"Please remember; the people some thought were evil people had things in their life that no one knew were going on, and were fighting to stay there," Danny wrote.

He specifically addressed Tracey's portrayal, stating she wasn't mean but was "FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE."

Danny called Tracey a hero and encouraged Fit for TV viewers to watch with open minds. His defense highlights the unseen struggles contestants faced beyond what the cameras captured.

Danny and Tracey's relationship has lasted long after their reality TV experience ended. Tracey reacted to Danny's encouragement with her Facebook post, expressing thanks for their connection.

"I'm beyond grateful that we took on this project together," Tracey wrote.

She described how the documentary gave them space to share their real stories and anxieties. Tracey praised Danny's support during the documentary process, calling him a true hero. Their friendship demonstrates how shared difficult experiences can create lasting connections that transcend the television format that brought them together.

The impact of Netflix’s Fit for TV documentary

The new Netflix documentary has everyone talking again about what The Biggest Loser really did to the people on it. Danny sticking up for Tracey shows how much the contestants went through behind the cameras, stuff viewers never saw. The fact that they are still friends now seems unusual for reality TV, when individuals normally end up fighting forever. Their narrative serves as a reminder that competitors are more than simply characters on a program; they are real people with messy, complicated lives that do not stop when the credits roll.

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Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser is now streaming on Netflix.

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