Sharon Osbourne weight loss: How she lost 42 pounds using Ozempic
OVER the years Sharon Osbourne has been very honest about her weight loss issues.
When she entered the Celebrity Big Brother house the TV star unveiled her new slimmed down look, leading to fans wondering how she did it.
How did Sharon Osbourne lose weight?
Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon Osbourne has admitted to using the drug Ozempic, known to help weight loss, in order to achieve her new figure.
The controversial drug is traditionally used to reduce the risk of heart attacks in adults with heart disease.
It is also used to help lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes.
However, some people are using it for weight loss, despite the fact the drug is not made for this use.
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Experts have warned that you shouldn't be taking the drug if you haven't been prescribed it by a doctor.
Diabetes UK stated: "It is not a medication for people who do not have diabetes or are at risk of type 2 diabetes."
Meanwhile, in the late 90s, Sharon lost 100 pounds after she had a gastric band fitted.
What has Sharon Osbourne said about her weight loss?
In an interview in September 2023, Sharon revealed that she had shed over 42 pounds whilst taking Ozempic.
Speaking to , she said of her weight loss: "In my life, the heaviest I was 230 pounds and I'm now under a hundred.
"And I want to maintain at about 105 because I'm too skinny. But I'm trying to have a healthy balance."
Also, speaking with Piers Morgan, Sharon revealed: "I lost 42 pounds now and it's just enough. I didn't actually want to go this thin, but it just happened, and I’ll probably put it all on again soon."
Describing the side effects of using Ozempic, Sharon went on to recall: "At first, I mean, you feel nauseous.
"You don't throw up physically, but you've got that feeling. It was about two, three weeks where I felt nauseous the whole time.
"You get very thirsty and you don't want to eat.
"That's it. That's why I keep saying you've got to keep this stuff away from younger people because they will go berserk on it, and it's not right."
Ozzy's scared, he doesn't like it. He's scared something is going to happen to me.
Sharon Osbourne on Ozzy's reaction to her weight loss
She also said that she no longer uses the drug, and added: "It's just time to stop, I didn't actually want to go this thin but it just happened."
Reflecting further on her experience on Good Morning Britain in November 2023, Sharon confessed she "could do with putting on a few pounds" as she issued a warning about Ozempic.
Speaking to GMB hosts Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway she said: "I fear for teenagers... I'm scared for those aged 16 to 20 as it's so easy to take it and think 'I can eat what I want'.
"It needs to be in the hands of only people who totally understand it.
"I don't want young girls... the world we live in today means everyone wants to be skinny."
Sharon then added: "I could do with putting on a few pounds but my body isn't"
What has Ozzy Osbourne said about Sharon's weight loss?
When asked in the same GMB interview about what her husband Ozzy Osbourne thought about her weight loss, Sharon said: "He's scared, he doesn't like it.
"He's scared something is going to happen to me. 'This is it, you've got skinny - something it going to happen'...
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"He's always thinking about the downside and think it's too good to be true."
Celebrity Big Brother line-up
So who are the 13 stars expected to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house? The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look...
Sharon Osbourne - TV legend - who is thought to be on a megabucks deal - said she was doing the show for "a good time not a long time"
Louis Walsh - Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight. Sure to be a huge presence in the house.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - We know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is not above throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final.
Levi Roots - Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?
Fern Britton - The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield - don't think she won't do the same to anyone who tangles with her.
Colson Smith - You'll probably know him best as Corrie's Craig Tinker - but prepare to find out he's not much like his character.
David Potts - Ibiza Weekender's breakout star is sure to bring a bit of the party isle to the house... but will people appreciate it?
Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but very much an unknown quantity among viewers.
Marisha Wallace - Top Broadway star may fill the brief of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for'.
Nikita Kuzmin - The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show's tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest.
Zeze Mills - the social media star has a "no holds barred interview style" - which is just what we need in there.
Bradley Riches - The actor played sweet James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper. We'll soon find out what he's really like.
Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you don't get on that show by being shy and retiring.