Zach Strenkert, known as the 70-pound baby featured on The Jerry Springer Show in 1996, is now 29 and living with Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome (SGBS), a rare genetic condition. Reflecting on his appearance, Zach felt like a “circus act” rather than receiving the understanding his family sought.

A new Netflix documentary revisits the show’s controversial moments, though Zach found it repetitive. Jerry Springer, who hosted for 27 years, passed away in 2023 from pancreatic cancer, leaving a complex legacy of entertainment and controversy. Zach’s story highlights the challenges and impacts of public scrutiny on those with unique conditions.