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

The Reality of The Biggest Loser is stirring up old debates about the hit weight-loss show that ruled the 2000s.

Danny won The Biggest Loser after losing nearly 240 pounds. After his victory, he underwent skin removal surgery and got rid of the loose skin. While speaking to the Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser cameras, Danny admitted that he continued to work out and eat healthy even after the cameras stopped rolling.

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.

Rachel Frederickson became famous after winning Season 15 of The Biggest Loser in 2014. Her dramatic weight loss, from 260 lbs to 105 lbs, gained both admiration and backlash. Now that Netflix’s new documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser is streaming,

Tracey Yukich tells Fox News Digital that she learned a lot about herself on the show. Yukich appears in the new Netflix documentary "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser."