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‘Biggest Loser’ David Fioravanti Says Jillian Michaels Never Gave Him Caffeine Pills
‘Biggest Loser’ David Fioravanti
Jillian Michaels & I Didn’t Get Along …
But She Never Gave My Season Caffeine Pills!!!
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Jillian Michaels didn’t get along with every contestant on “The Biggest Loser” … but, that doesn’t mean she was handing out caffeine pills like a new documentary suggests — so says one of the OG Losers.
We spoke with David Fioravanti — a contestant from the first season of the show — and, he details his contentious relationship with the fitness trainer and former coach on the show.
Fioravanti says he came into the show with a basic level of fitness knowledge … so, he didn’t follow everything Michaels said without question.
The way David puts it … if Jillian told contestants to eat sand to lose weight — which to be clear, she never did — they would. However, he pushed back when he disagreed, setting up some explosive moments.
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Fioravanti tells us he thinks Jillian tried to influence who stayed on the show and who got kicked off … especially in his case — but, he never saw her give anyone in his season caffeine pills or anything else to lose weight.
There was one trick Fioravanti says Michaels taught them … which involved contestants smearing Preparation H on their skin to take out water weight the night before a weigh-in.
This resulted in a lower posted weight — but, Fioravanti makes it clear that he doesn’t think this was dangerous in any way, shape, or form. As far as we know, Preparation H was allowed on the show.
As you know … Michaels is considering suing the creators of a new Netflix documentary about “The Biggest Loser” which includes testimony from Dr. Robert Huizenga claiming he never worked with her on safety measures for contestants.
The documentary also claims she gave contestants caffeine pills — a banned substance.
Jillian called us directly this morning and talked about the documentary in a bombshell convo … check it all out to hear what she’s got to say.
Bottom line … Jillian clearly didn’t get along with everyone on the show — but, that doesn’t mean the claims in the new Netflix doc are all true.
Content Creator Charles Ross
Opossum Catapult Video Backlash …
Under Investigation In Florida
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Content creator Charles Ross, who posts videos on social media under the handle Creations Ross, is on the radar of authorities in Florida … after he shared footage of an opossum getting launched in the air by a catapult.
Ross has 2 million followers on Instagram and his bio says he’s from Sarasota, FL … and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office tells TMZ they’ve received multiple complaints about the opossum video.
Internet personality RossCreations is facing backlash after posting video launching an opossum into the air. Fans are calling it animal cruelty and demanding a statement from the creator. pic.twitter.com/Y1GyiQqKDe
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In fact, we’re told there is an ongoing investigation.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tells us they’re aware of the video and they’re working with the Sarasota County State Attorney’s Office on an investigation.
FWC tells us they take “wildlife violations seriously” and remain “committed to protecting Florida’s wildlife. Anyone who may have information related to any wildlife violation is encouraged to call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
Ty Lue
Denies CP3 Silent Treatment
… Before Sending Him Packing
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Clippers head coach Ty Lue is downplaying speculation a huge beef with Chris Paul led to the future Hall of Famer’s exit … telling reporters he was in communication with the NBA star prior to the shocking move.
The longtime coach was bombarded with CP3 questions at practice on Tuesday … with reporters trying to figure out more information about the decision.
One report suggested Lue and Paul were not on speaking terms before the team kicked the hooper to the curb … but he said that’s not the case.
“That’s ain’t true,” Lue said. “We were talking. He played. How he gon’ play if I’m not talking to him?!”
Ty Lue says the report about him and Chris Paul not speaking for weeks isn’t true:
“That ain’t true. How he gonna play and I’m not talking to him? There was a stretch when he wasn’t gonna play and be out of the rotation, it was tough for him because he’s a competitor.”
Lue said… pic.twitter.com/QU92WVgnA5
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What appears to be true is the chatter that Lue and Paul haven’t spoken since the split — Ty admitted he hasn’t reached out — and neither has CP3.
Lue — who has led the Clips since 2020 — added the drama surrounding the Clippers has shifted the locker room mood, noting that the players aren’t happy seeing CP3 go.
As for rekindling, Lue suggests it’s out of his hands — immediately saying, “You gotta ask Lawrence [Frank].”
Speaking of Frank, the Clippers’ President of Basketball Operations said the team’s struggles weren’t a factor and CP3 wasn’t a scapegoat.
“We just felt it was the right decision to make.”
It seems the word “we” is being used a little loosely … as Lue was adamant he wasn’t involved.
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