Anna Kournikova: Why It's No Surprise Former Tennis Star Ousted on Biggest Loser

Ratings rule all for television shows, and when a reality show needs a pick-me-up they often go for a big name to boost the viewership of their show.

Such was the case when NBC's The Biggest Loser hired former tennis star Anna Kournikova to be a trainer for the 12th season. 

That's a long tenure for the show, and while they do great work by getting people in shape for a healthy lifestyle, none of it matters to the executives of the network if people aren't watching. 

It's business, and that's how it works.

So when The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Kournikova would not be returning to The Biggest Loser it wasn't much of a shock at all. 

Ratings were a big factor, but apparently it was more than that. 

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"Staffers say they clashed with her, and some of the contestants found her a bit brash. A source on the show actually called Kournikova "a nightmare." 

"Kournikova did not sympathize with her overweight contestants, often telling them about her own tough upbringing when they complained about training being hard." 

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On the show, contestants enter the competition extremely overweight. Some weigh over 400 pounds, and their bodies endure intense pain and suffering, hoping the results will come and it will be all worth it.

While they do need a hard trainer, they also need someone who will be personal with them as well. It appears Kournikova wasn't about that.

I would hope that she was at least kind and polite, and not just after her paycheck.

But then again, would you be surprised?

I give NBC credit for trying to spice it up, but this was doomed to fail right from the start.

According to TV by the Numbers, The Biggest Loser posted a 2.3 on the night of their season premiere in September, which put them in third place behind Glee and NCIS.

In their most recent episode, The Biggest Loser scored a 2.4, putting them in fourth place for the night among major network shows. The only show it beat was the CW's remake of "90210," which shouldn't be a surprise. 

The show should continue on because of what they do for people, but finding a new female trainer may prove to be difficult. 

They went the route of the big name, and it blew up in their face. Will they try it again, or get an actual trainer? 

I hear Kim Kardashain is looking for work, perhaps NBC should call her up to be on the show because that wouldn't certainly get people to tune in.