{"id":1971741,"date":"2025-08-21T04:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1971741"},"modified":"2025-08-21T04:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:45:00","slug":"who-is-joelle-gwynn-from-the-biggest-loser-meet-the-season-7-contestant-who-had-tense-gym-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/who-is-joelle-gwynn-from-the-biggest-loser-meet-the-season-7-contestant-who-had-tense-gym-moment\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is Joelle Gwynn From \u2018The Biggest Loser\u2019? Meet the Season 7 Contestant Who Had Tense Gym Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"s1\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/shows\/the-biggest-loser\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Biggest Loser;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><i>The Biggest Loser<\/i><\/a><\/span> is back in the spotlight more than 20 years after it first premiered on NBC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the new Netflix docuseries <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/netflix-docuseries-everyone-talking-including-084005758.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><i>Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser<\/i><\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/where-are-biggest-loser-winners-after-onscreen-weight-loss-journeys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:former contestants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><span class=\"s1\">former contestants<\/span><\/a> and producers reveal the intense reality behind the success of the weight-loss reality show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Former trainer <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/bob-harper\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bob Harper;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><span class=\"s1\">Bob Harper<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and the show\u2019s medical consultant, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/dr-terry-heather-dubrow-defend-164114618.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dr. Robert Huizenga;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><span class=\"s1\">Dr. <strong>Robert Huizenga<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, are just some of the people who agreed to participate in the docuseries and share their perspective on the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One former contestant grabbing the attention of viewers is season 7 participant <strong>Joelle Gwynn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/where-jillian-michaels-biggest-loser-174552267.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Where Is Jillian Michaels After \u2018The Biggest Loser\u2019? Inside Her Life Now After Show Controversy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Where Is Jillian Michaels After \u2018The Biggest Loser\u2019? Inside Her Life Now After Show Controversy<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2009, the Michigan resident participated in the show at the age of 41 in hopes of getting healthy. Before she was eliminated in week 5, the contestant had an unforgettable onscreen confrontation with Harper, which is revisited in <i>Fit for TV<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As the docuseries continues making headlines, keep reading to learn more about Gwynn:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>Who Is Joelle Gwynn?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When appearing on<i> The Biggest Loser<\/i>, Gwynn was part of a couples-themed season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While some participants were paired with family members, Gwynn was able to compete alongside her close friend <strong>Carla Triplett<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At the start of the show, Gwynn weighed in at 309 pounds and ended the show having lost 80 pounds. She also began her experience with a BMI of 47 and completed the show with a BMI of 34.8.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>How Was Joelle Gwynn\u2019s Experience With Trainer Bob Harper?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"caption\">Bob Harper<\/span> <span class=\"credit\">Trae Patton \/ NBC \/Courtesy Everett Collection<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During a gym workout in a 2009 episode, Harper instructed a group of contestants to run on the treadmill.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Do not be sloppy. Finish this strong, Joelle,&#8221; he said in a clip from the show as his teammate struggled to complete the task. \u201cWhat the f***, Joelle? Every single time at 20 seconds, every time, what is it?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On<i> Fit for TV<\/i>, both Harper and Gwynn had the opportunity to look back on the tense gym moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;That little country bumpkin of a man berates me in such a way I&#8217;ve never seen on the show before,\u201d she said. \u201cI do not care for Bob Harper. F*** you, Bob Harper.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Harper, however, said it was so much more than just a treadmill exercise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIt was \u2014 the picture was bigger than that. It was, like, her committing to something and finishing it,&#8221; he explained. &#8220;It wasn&#8217;t one of my proudest moments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>What Was Joelle Gwynn\u2019s Legal Battle With the Show?<\/b><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Who Is Joelle Gwynn From The Biggest Loser Meet the Season 7 Contestant\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"522\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/qQDSCq9Llx_ZtAelZeSdaw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUyMjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/us_magazine_896\/9b4d772f4ae7b8860573c68af651f149\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"caption\">Joelle Gwynn<\/span> <span class=\"credit\">Netflix\/YouTube<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a 2016 interview with the<i> celebrity.land<\/i>, Gwynn alleged she was given illicit pills to lose weight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI felt jittery and hyper,\u201d Gwynn <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/business\/business-news\/biggest-loser-contestant-beats-defamation-suit-reality-shows-doctor-1202417\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:reportedly told the publication;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><span class=\"s1\">reportedly told the publication<\/span><\/a>. \u201cI went and told the sports medicine guy. The next day, Dr. H gave us some lame explanation of why they got added to our regimen and that it was up to us to take them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dr. Huizenga and Harper immediately vehemently denied her claims. Dr. Huizenga later sued Gwynn and other defendants for defamation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In 2019, a judge ruled that Huizenga\u2019s claim against Gwynn failed because the physician couldn\u2019t show actual malice on her part.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/jillian-michaels-bob-harper-friendship-120113030.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper\u2019s Friendship Timeline \u2014 Including Where They Stand After \u2018Biggest Loser\u2019;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper\u2019s Friendship Timeline \u2014 Including Where They Stand After \u2018Biggest Loser\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><b>What Is Joelle Gwynn Doing Now?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Although Gwynn appeared to briefly run a YouTube channel and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/menopausehottie\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram page;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram page<\/span><\/a> called Menopause Hottie, she appears to have taken a step back from social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She did, however, agree to appear on<i> Fit for TV<\/i>, which is streaming now on Netflix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biggest Loser is back in the spotlight more than 20 years after it first premiered on NBC. 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