How much weight did Rachel Frederickson lose on The BIggest Loser? What happened to her on the show? Why did it cause controversy?

For those unfamiliar with The Biggest Loser, the American show challenged obese or overweight contestants to go head-to-head in a bid to lose the highest percentage of weight over a period of 30 weeks. The winner would then receive an impressive cash prize.

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That prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to take action. A reality show about treadmills and salads had unexpectedly evolved into a police probe. After Season 17 of The Biggest Loser, NBC decided to cancel the show due to widespread criticism and legal issues.

Mockery, dangerous weight loss practices and long-term health impacts — “The Biggest Loser” was a TV phenomenon that shaped how Americans view weight.

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After winning The Biggest Loser, Frederickson continued to work as a voice-over actress. In her Today essay, she wrote that she was taking college classes, volunteering at a local shelter, training for her first marathon and starting a new career at a job search website.