‘Country Bumpkin’: Black ‘Biggest Loser’ Contestant Explodes with Cuss Words After Celebrity Coach Berates and Degrades Her in Front of Millions
Netflix is opening up old wounds with its new “Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" documentary series. The three-part exploration into “The Biggest Loser” weight-loss reality show featured an interview with season seven contestant Joelle Gwynn. In the series, Gwynn exposed “The Biggest Loser” by celebrity fitness trainer Bob Harper, 60, for his alleged mistreatment, including yelling obscene profanities. "The Biggest Losers" stars Bob Harper and Joelle Gwynn reflect on their epic showdown on the reality show in a new docuseries. (Photo credit: Netflix/YouTube) In one infamous scene from the show, viewers recall seeing Harper screaming profanities at Gwynn, a Black woman from Detroit, during a group workout. “That country bumpkin of a man berates me in such a way that I've never seen on the show before,” Gwynn stated in “Fit for TV," according to The Daily Mail. From ‘American Idol’ Winner to ‘Biggest Loser’: Ruben Studdard Ready to Shed Pounds She said getting cursed out on television was “embarrassing” before adding, “I do not care for Bob. F--k you, Bob Harper. … And your little dog, too.” Also on "Fit for TV," Harper defended himself, suggesting his actions on “The Biggest Loser” were for entertainment purposes. “We all know it's diet, but that becomes boring television. You know what's not boring television? To see us in a gym yelling, screaming,” he continued. “That's inspirational, that's good TV.” After claiming the television executives and the show’s producers were pleased by the drama he created on screen, Harper addressed his harsh treatment of Gwynn. “It was like her committing to something and finishing it. It wasn't one of my proudest moments,” Harper admitted. https://twitter.com/omarzaheerdvm/status/1956886789391573108 The moment in question from "The Biggest Loser" was filled with fireworks as Gwynn and Harper loudly argued over her work ethic in the gym. “What the f--k, Joelle? Every single time, it's 20 seconds. Every f--king time. What is it? Tell me, what is it?” Harper shouted at Gwynn as she attempted to run on a treadmill. When Gwynn responded by saying, “I’m giving it my best,” Harper yelled back, “No, you’re not!” He continued to scold her before eventually walking off camera. Season 7 of “The Biggest Loser” debuted in 2009. Current right-wing media figure Jillian Michaels, 51, served as a trainer for the competition series at that time alongside Harper. Michaels told the other contestants, “I have never seen Bob that mad. Never.” The scene continued with Harper and Gwynn getting into another shouting match. “I’m not trying to quit!” Gwynn screamed after again failing to run on the treadmill for a full 30 seconds. Harper shot back, “Well then, do it, Joelle! Stop saying all these words! Quit talking!”
