In spite of being done together The biggest damage, Gilian Michaels And Bob HerperIts offscreen friendship was quite different - but where do they stand now?

Of the NBC The biggestWhich was premiere in 2004, a group of people considered overweight who would compete for 30-week competition. The goal was to lose as much pounds as possible as "the biggest damaged" crown.

The competition series is fast Becomes a cultural event Michaels and Harper Trains are as a weekly melody to visit the contestants. The biggest Later, he was criticized for allegedly pressing the weight loss through intense practice and calorie-symmetric diet.

Allison was part of the show every season before taking over as a new host in Swenee's place. Michaels, however, took part in the first two seasons before replacing Kim LionsThe Michaels returned to the Reality Show in 2007 and Was also a trainer Australian version of the show from 2006 to 2008.

Michaels came out The biggest Before returning to 5 seasons in the 21st. His final season was in 20, but the biggest disadvantage was not returned before it finished its original run in 20 2016.

When Harper and Michael's Seemed to be friendly On the show, none of them leaned toward the outside friendship The biggestThe Harper was asked about working with Michaels in 2020 See what happens live with Andy CohenThe

"I am really excited to work with two new trainers. I mean they are great," he said, Andy Cohen told the audience, "Okay, read between the lines."

Michaels also confirmed that he was no longer in contact with Herper after he had experienced a heart attack. Their issues were briefly addressed in August 2025 of Netflix Fit for TV: The reality of the largest damageThe Continue scrolling to restore their friendship:

2004

Herper and Michaels have joined The biggest As a trainer, which means their teams were competing for each other season. Michaels left a few times while on the Harper Show.

2013

Michaels has officially gone The biggest For the best in 2013.

"I don't want to think of the fans that I am too big for this show or I think I am looking for green pasture. I am very grateful to the show and very sad to leave," he and the producers of the show told people about "the fundamental difference" "for a while."

The nutritionist says he does not like how he is portrayed, he added, "You have never seen any of the bonds you make with my clients.

Herper, for her, did not address Michael's departure and they do not seem to remain in contact.

2017

Michaels weighs after Herper Suffer from heart attack While working in a gym in New York City.

"What do I really think?" He is! Said on it Daily popThe "I know a bit about Bob that he has a family history. I was there when he lost his mother to a heart attack on the night of his death.

Michaels apparently confirmed that he was not in contact with Herper, he added, "From what I think of Bob, he looks at it, and he is like, 'Well I can do it (I can do it)!' She personally doesn't think about it, 'I like this challenge.'

2020

After returning as new trainers as well as hosts Erica Lugo and Steve CookHarper said Our weekly That he and Michaelus did not keep in touch "at all" in a long time.

"I'm good," he said at the time. "I've got a few people in the past but not many. There are new eyes on the show but I also have eyes that can help contestants, hope!"

2020

Michaels raised eyebrows during an interview with Buzzfid News' I dmWhen he commented LeaseoIts weight

"Why are we not celebrating his music? 'Because he gets diabetes but it won't be great." "I'm simply honest. Why do I take care of his weight, why my job?"

Trainee Walked to Twitter to stand beside him Comment. "As I have repeatedly said, we are all beautiful, worthy and equally worthy," Michaels wrote at the time. "I feel strongly that we love ourselves enough to recognize that there is considerable health consequences that come with obesity - heart disease, diabetes, cancer just names a few. I never wish them for anyone and I hope we will give our health priority because we love ourselves and our bodies."

Considering Harpar's debate, he told us in 2021, "I can never imagine where he came from. When my thoughts about someone came, I would never give my opinion for anyone who I am not asking for it. It is not my business."

2025

Harper was Asking about their friendship In the three-part documentaries of Netflix Fit for TV: The reality of the largest damageThe

"How do I keep it? The people always loved, 'you and Jillian were so close.' I was, 'Well we were on TV,' 'Harper told producers before discussing her 2017 heart attack. "After I had a heart attack, he was the person I had never heard it that it was a piece to me."

Details of Harper's Interview in an interview Guardian In August 2021, it said, "We were not best, but we were part of a television show for a long time. I wouldn't expect anything other than Jillian Michaels wanting to do."