Bob Harper & Jillian Michaels: The Truth About Their Friendship Today
For years, Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels were the dynamic duo of The Biggest Loser , pushing contestants through grueling workouts and inspiring millions of viewers at home. Harper joined the show as a trainer for the first 16 seasons, eventually stepping into the host role for Seasons 17 and 18. Michaels, on the other hand, was on board as a trainer for Seasons 1 and 2, then again from Seasons 4 to 11, and later for Seasons 14 and 15. Their partnership was a big part of the show’s identity. But now, more than a decade after Michaels’ final appearance in 2013, people are wondering—are they still friends?
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The short answer: no. Harper himself confirmed in a 2020 interview that the two had not been in touch “at all” for quite some time. While preparing for a revival of The Biggest Loser on USA Network, he admitted he kept connections with only a few former colleagues, and Michaels was not one of them. Even when pressed during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to share what he missed most about working with her, Harper sidestepped the question—prompting Cohen to cheekily tell viewers to “read between the lines.”
Their public distance became even more apparent after Michaels made headlines for her comments about singer Lizzo’s weight. Harper openly disagreed, saying he would never give unsolicited opinions on someone’s body, adding, “It’s none of my business.”
The tension wasn’t one-sided. After Harper suffered a heart attack in 2017, Michaels spoke about it during an interview, noting his family history with heart disease but also voicing her disapproval of his Paleo diet and CrossFit workouts. Her tone suggested concern but also criticism, hinting that the two hadn’t spoken in years.
As for why Michaels left The Biggest Loser in the first place, she has been clear: it wasn’t about thinking she’d outgrown the show, but about deep differences with the producers. She said she felt misrepresented, with the show failing to portray the bonds she formed with contestants. That portrayal, she believes, gave millions of viewers a negative impression of her. The breaking point came after she was accused of cheating for giving contestants caffeine pills—an incident that even reached her young daughter, who was told, “I know who your mom is. She’s a cheater.”
Now, with Netflix’s upcoming docuseries Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser set to revisit the show’s highs and lows, their fractured friendship is back in the spotlight. But from everything both have said over the years, it seems that time—and perhaps a lot of unspoken history—has firmly kept them on separate paths.
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