It's a miracle drugif you put the work in

Presenter and journalist Carole Malone defies critics of a controversial weight-loss drug

- LUCY ROBINSON

She may have turned 69 this month, but Carole Malone is looking and feeling better than ever.

The journalist and broadcaster recently spoke about her health overhaul, revealing she’d used controversial weight-loss drug Wegovy. While she admits its use came with its drawbacks she is happy with the results.

There are concerns about drugs such as Wegovy, which is aimed at tackling chronic obesity, and Ozempic, for type 2 diabetes, being used as weight-loss aids. The ex-Celebrity Big Brother contestant confesses she was initially against the idea of taking them to shed the pounds.

“Every bone in my body was telling me I shouldn’t be taking a drug that people who are sick take. Why? Because I’m a strong woman. I was thinking, ‘Why don’t I have the willpower or strength to do what’s required to lose weight?’”

However, she ruptured a glute muscle, which left her worried about her mobility. It was then she decided to take action. After doing some research, she was introduced by a friend to a company that supplies the weight-loss drug.