Karren Brady, the vice-chair of West Ham United and a star of BBC's The Apprentice, has addressed speculation surrounding her dramatic body transformation, insisting it is the result of 'bloody hard work' rather than weight-loss drugs. The 57-year-old businesswoman, who celebrated her birthday on Saturday, has faced accusations of using medications like Ozempic after sharing photos of her noticeably slimmer figure in figure-hugging outfits on social media.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Brady explained that her motivation to lose weight came after becoming a grandmother for the first time two years ago. 'I have been on a health kick,' she said. 'I became a grandma, and I wanted to be a fit healthy grandma, so I started eating healthy and exercising. [It's been] bloody hard work. It is okay losing it, it is keeping it off.' She also admitted to undergoing a skin-tightening treatment on her arms, which has boosted her confidence.
Brady, who turned a Conservative life peer, has faced scrutiny over her appearance throughout her career. Hitting back at the negativity, she told The Sun: 'I’m not on Ozempic, but questions about women’s weight come up far more often than they should. I think the way people talk about women’s bodies is certainly an effort to belittle them or make them feel insecure. I’ve been called too fat, too thin and everything in between. I’ve had a lifetime of it. All I want is to feel strong, physically and mentally.'
Meanwhile, West Ham, where Brady has served as vice-chair for over 16 years, are preparing for an FA Cup quarter-final against Leeds United on Easter Sunday. The club currently sits in the Premier League relegation zone, having won just seven of their 31 league games this season.
