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Rosie O'Donnell Slams Jay Leno and Bob Harper's Cruelty

8/20/2025

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Rosie O'Donnell criticized Jay Leno on Instagram for his treatment of Tracey Yukich during her 2009 "The Tonight Show" appearance.
She labeled Leno as "a mean a--hole."
O'Donnell also condemned Bob Harper from "The Biggest Loser" for his past "hurtful" and "cruel" behavior.
Her comments followed viewing Netflix's docuseries "Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser," which examines the show's controversies.

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Rosie O'Donnell criticized Jay Leno on Instagram for his treatment of Tracey Yukich during her 2009 "The Tonight Show" appearance.
She labeled Leno as "a mean a--hole."
O'Donnell also condemned Bob Harper from "The Biggest Loser" for his past "hurtful" and "cruel" behavior.
Her comments followed viewing Netflix's docuseries "Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser," which examines the show's controversies.