Jillian Michaels to Co-Host Medical Talk Show The Doctors
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She may not be sweating it out on The Biggest Loser much longer, but celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels has vowed to maintain a presence on the small screen.
Five months after announcing season 11 of the NBC weight loss series would be her last, Michaels has signed a multi-year deal to join the expert panel of TV's syndicated series The Doctors.
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"I could not be more excited about joining such an amazing show," Michaels, 37, told Us Weekly in a statement Friday. "My greatest passion is helping people live their healthiest, happiest lives by empowering them with information and support. This is literally the most informative show in daytime, and it allows me to continue to educate people on how to make powerful health choices enabling them to take control of not only their physical well-being, but every facet of their lives."
The personal trainer will appear alongside ER physician (and former contestant on The Bachelor!) Dr. Travis Stork; OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson; cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Drew Ordon and pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears.
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As part of her new deal, Michaels will also appear as an expert on Dr. Phil McGraw's daily talk show.
Announcing her plans to exit The Biggest Loser in December after seven years, Michaels cited her desire to have children as the biggest catalyst. She's currently in the process of adopting a child from Africa.
"How many times can I scream 'last chance workout'?" the tough-as-nails trainer reasoned to The Los Angeles Times. "This job is all consuming. It's seven days a week. I want to start a family. It's time."
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13My point...Not seeing my posts. Really?
Told you what "I think". Not seeing it posted on this site. Not really viewing? Hopefully you are. Please read what I say and seriously regard it as "an educated viewers opinion." I represent a large viewer market for this show.
Come On!!! WTF???? I am a RN and I cannot believe that Jillian is on this panel of the show!!! Give me a F...ing break! Are you reaching for those junkey people to add to the show to get more viewers? Just asking, because my circle of friends and I CAN'T STAND HER!!! She is WAY out of her league on this one, oh, and may I add, obnoxious and annoying! I do not watch The Dr's show to see, look or hear her? DON'T GET THAT??? YOU ARE LOOSING VIEWERS!! GET THAT? Who, what or how did this possible happen? Isn't this called "The Doctors?" Sorry, but I avoid this show now on a regular basis when she is on. She is a waste of my valuable time. PLEASE HELP?? ADMIT WHEN YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE. You will for sure get the confidence, respect and interest from those of us who now are disappointed and bummed to turn on this show and see her wasteful crap comments. Please understand, people who watch The Doctor's. watch to HEAR the Doctor's, Hello...not Jullian? Let her find some B rated show to appear on and let those types tune in to her. No?
Come On!!! WTF???? I am a RN and I cannot believe that Jillian is on this panel of the show!!! Give me a F...ing break! Are you reaching for those junkey people to add to the show to get more viewers? Just asking, because my circle of friends and I CAN'T STAND HER!!! She is WAY out of her league on this one, oh, and may I add, obnoxious and annoying! I do not watch The Dr's show to see, look or hear her? DON'T GET THAT??? YOU ARE LOOSING VIEWERS!! GET THAT? Who, what or how did this possible happen? Isn't this called "The Doctors?" Sorry, but I avoid this show now on a regular basis when she is on. She is a waste of my valuable time. PLEASE HELP?? ADMIT WHEN YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE. You will for sure get the confidence, respect and interest from those of us who now are disappointed and bummed to turn on this show and see her wasteful crap comments. Please understand, people who watch The Doctor's. watch to HEAR the Doctor's, Hello...not Jullian? Let her find some B rated show to appear on and let those types tune in to her. No?
Jillian Michaels does not belong on the DOCTORS. she is dis-crediting the panel including her non-medical professional opinion. her qualifications do not meet the standards of the show. she belongs on a fitness show instead- maybe FitTV instead. Thank you
Jillian is horrible on "The Doctors". She's single-handedly ruined the show. She needs to GO!
I don't get why everyone is dissing her, she's actually a real inspiration especially from what she was like as a child. You guys are basically saying she has to qualifications to be on the doctors.. obviously she's not going to know as much as the other hosts of the show, but what she knows will help us just as much as whatever the other doctors can say. So unless you guys actually compliment her (considering it's a huge step for someone who is only used to doing the show "the biggest loser" and "losing it with jillian", which by the way are all fitness shows) just keep the negative comments to yourself. She's a good person, a good trainer, and she's inspirational. YOU ROCK JILLIAN, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON THE DOCTORS! :)(L)
I don't get why everyone is dissing her, she's actually a real inspiration especially from what she was like as a child. You guys are basically saying she has to qualifications to be on the doctors.. obviously she's not going to know as much as the other hosts of the show, but what she knows will help us just as much as whatever the other doctors can say. So unless you guys actually compliment her (considering it's a huge step for someone who is only used to doing the show "the biggest loser" and "losing it with jillian", which by the way are all fitness shows) just keep the negative comments to yourself. She's a good person, a good trainer, and she's inspirational. YOU ROCK JILLIAN, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON THE DOCTORS! :)(L)
That's my cue to stop watching The Doctors. Her comments about refusing the becoming pregnant because she'd "never ruin her body like that" are too offensive to ignore, so i will ignore her.
Oh God! Like I really need to see more of her.
Okay, I get that she wants to help people. But aside from being a personal trainer - and no disrespect to them - but what qualifications does she really have to do this? Does she have any kind of healthcare degree, or background? Just curious. Obviously, diet and exercise are important, and she can help with that. But this sounds like she might be getting into areas she's not actually qualified to report on.
The Doctors are on ABC in my city, is it moving to CBS
Remind me to never watch The Doctors