Stallone sued for allegedly stealing reality show idea

Hollywood star Syl vester Stallone has been hit with a USD 7 million lawsuit over his reality series Strong. Personal trainer Robert Fletcher claims that he created a show called “America’s Next Great Trainer” and shopped it around Hollywood two years ago, reported a website. Fletcher alleges he sent his pitch material to Stallone’s publicist, and also to agents at William Morris Endeavor, which represent the 69-yearold actor. The New York native says in court documents filed on June 10 that he even had a signed agreement with California-based conditioning coach Todd Durkin to host the show. However, in 2015 Durkin stopped all communication with Fletcher. Fletcher also claims he sent The Biggest Loser producer David Broome marketing materials for the show. In April this year, NBC premiered their reality series Strong, which is hosted by Durkin, and produced by Broome and Stallone. The show features 20 male and female trainers as they compete in martial arts, strength training and boxing – which Fletcher claims is an exact copy of his idea for America’s Next Great Trainer. The personal trainer is suing the Creed star, NBC, Durkin, and other Strong producers for upwards of USD 7 million. (PTI)