Gemma Collins has bravely shared her Ozempic experience, describing the drug as “life-changing” and “liberating” before it took a painful turn with side effects.
The 45-year-old reality star spoke candidly about her brief time using the popular weight-loss medication, which she says gave her newfound freedom—until a gallbladder attack forced her to stop using it.
During a conversation on I’m A Celebrity about the drug, Gemma revealed how it curbed her appetite. “When I first started, I remember going out with Rami for a Turkish meal,” she explained. “And there was a bread basket in front of me—normally, I’d devour it, but I didn’t even want it. It felt so weird! But it was amazing, so liberating. It was freedom.”
Gemma continued, “It was bizarre. Imagine how odd it must have been for him, watching me not want the bread. But it was a whole new experience. It was a game-changer.”
As she progressed with the medication, however, things took a turn. “I went up to a 15mg dose, and that’s when the pain hit,” she said. “I’ve always been big, I could lose three stone and probably still not notice that much difference. I’ve tried every diet imaginable—from the cake boss to the cabbage soup diet. It’s all about what works for your body.”
Gemma added that, despite her struggles with weight loss, she has someone who loves her just as she is. “He knows me through thick and thin. Two pounds up, two pounds down—it’s all good.”
The star also opened up about her time on I’m A Celebrity All Stars, where she had a dramatic weight loss after surviving on a rice-and-bean diet. Gemma, who returned to the ITV show 13 years after her last stint, was determined to redeem herself after quitting her previous appearance after only three days.
She was surprised by her weight loss while on the show, revealing to OK! Magazine that she lost 1st 4lb (8kg). Gemma described the experience as the “best digital detox and spiritual healing” and mentioned she now uses her phone less.
Fans were thrilled to see Gemma’s growth, especially after she bravely tackled a grueling eating trial during Tuesday night’s episode. Her return to the show also saw her conquer her fear of helicopters, which had made her break down in tears during her previous appearance in 2014.
Viewers are now calling it Gemma’s “redemption era,” and her new journey is inspiring many.
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