HOLLYWOOD, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2011) - Health and wellness expert and fan favorite Jillian Michaels (The Biggest Loser) has been signed to a multi-year deal to join the team of experts on the Emmy Award-winning daytime series THE DOCTORS, it was announced today by Creator and Executive Producer Jay McGraw.
THE DOCTORS, from Stage 29 Productions, and distributed by CBS Television Distribution, launched in 2008 with an esteemed group of professionals that includes ER physician Dr. Travis Stork; OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson; cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Drew Ordon and pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears. The show has been heralded for providing viewers with entertaining and easily-digestible information that is essential to health and well-being.
"Jillian Michaels is the perfect addition to THE DOCTORS team," said McGraw. "She not only embraces our mission to supply viewers with critical information to make informed and intelligent health care decisions, but more importantly, she leads by example. Jillian has been one of our most popular guests, and we're thrilled to give her a permanent seat at the table on THE DOCTORS, where she will focus on Wellness, Prevention and Lifestyle dynamics in addition to other health-related issues. Our Doctors all love Jillian and could not be more excited about her joining the team."
In addition to her role as co-host on THE DOCTORS, Michaels also will serve as a special correspondent on DR. PHIL, where she will focus on similar lifestyle issues.
"I could not be more excited about joining such an amazing show! My greatest passion is helping people live their healthiest, happiest lives by empowering them with information and support," said Michaels. "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. I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent as a guest on the show and becoming a permanent member of the team makes today one of the best yet."
Although best known as a trainer and life coach, Michaels also is the author of four New York Times best-sellers. She brings to THE DOCTORS a passion for fitness that originates from 17 years of devoted practice in the fields of martial arts, personal training, health and wellness. She embraces a no-nonsense approach to promoting healthy lifestyles that is well-suited to the show's core mission of supplying its viewers with valuable information about today's health topics and recognizing that an ounce of prevention is the key to a long, healthy life.
About THE DOCTORS
THE DOCTORS is an Emmy Award-winning daily, one-hour nationally syndicated series airing in over 150 markets. Featuring Dr. Travis Stork, M.D., Dr. Drew Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S., Dr. James Sears, M.D. and Dr. Lisa Masterson, M.D, THE DOCTORS offers viewers a reliable source of fascinating medical and health advice. Taped in front of an audience in Hollywood, THE DOCTORS is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington and Dr. Phil McGraw are executive producers, and Andrew Scher is the co-executive producer. CBS Television Distribution is the preeminent company in worldwide television syndication. For additional information on THE DOCTORS, now in its third season, please visit www.thedoctorstv.com.