The Biggest Loser Australia was a ratings bonanza for Ten during its decade-long run, making household names of its inspirational fitness coaches Michelle Bridges, Steve “Commando” Willis, and Shannon Ponton, as well as the show’s former host Ajay Rochester.
But behind their friendly on-screen facade, two of the show’s biggest stars, Ajay, 50, and Michelle, 49, were locked in a bitter feud.
AJAY COMES CLEAN
Now, Ajay tells Woman’s Day the shocking truth about their relationship, revealing the years of anguish she suffered and why she finally feels strong enough to speak out now.
Things started to turn sour between the pair in 2008, during filming of the show’s third season. “We were filming in Hawaii and one night I went down for dinner when I saw Michelle and three publicists from the show,” Ajay says.
“I thought it was weird I hadn’t been invited and when I went over to say hello they pretended I wasn’t there. I remember walking away and eating alone that night.”
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