As with all reality shows, they signed up for it! No one put a gun to their heads to do it. The show is not bad like other reality shows out there. At least B.L. provides those who are on the show and the public on ways to lose the weight. What other show is doing that? I bet, those individuals who've watched the show have been motiviated to start doing something to change their lives better their health. For me it's just that, a motivator to get out and get moving to lose this weight that burdens many people today. So kudos to Bigger Loser!!!!!