Daytime host Phil McGraw has fired back at a report alleging that staffers on his show “Dr. Phil” helped guests with addiction problems acquire drugs and alcohol in an effort to drive onscreen drama. A joint investigation by the Boston Globe and the website Stat found multiple alleged incidents in which the show endangered guests.
“The Stat article does not fairly or accurately describe the methods of ‘Dr. Phil,’ the TV show, or its mission to educate millions of viewers about drug and alcohol addiction,” a “Dr. Phil” spokesperson said Friday. “The show does not give drugs or alcohol to its guests and any suggestions to the contrary is errant nonsense.”
Published Thursday, the Stat-Boston Globe report quoted Todd Herzog, a former “Survivor” winner who appeared on “Dr. Phil” in 2013 and discussed his addiction problems. On the show, Herzog appeared severely intoxicated. But according to the article, his intoxication was facilitated by “Dr. Phil” staffers. Herzog claimed that when he arrived at the show, he found drugs and alcohol waiting in his dressing room.
Watch the video here:
What do you think about this. Let us know in the comments.
Comments