Kelly Clarkson and Whoopi Goldberg Open Up About Weight Loss Journeys, Reveal Use of Weight-Loss Drugs

In a candid conversation on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Clarkson and Goldberg discussed their physical transformations and admitted to using weight-loss drugs to aid in their journeys.

For months, fans have been speculating about the catalyst behind Kelly Clarkson's remarkable weight loss. Now, the Grammy Award-winning artist has broken her silence, shedding light on the reasons behind her transformation.

During Monday's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Clarkson and guest Whoopi Goldberg engaged in a candid conversation about their respective physical transformations, revealing that they both resorted to weight-loss drugs to achieve their goals.

"Every time I run into you, you look younger! You're like Benjamin Button," Clarkson remarked to "The View" co-host. "It's like crazy every time you walk in!"

"First of all, it's all the weight I've lost," replied Goldberg. "I've lost almost two people. I am doing that wonderful shot that works for folks who need some help, and it's been really good for me."

Clarkson then delved into her own weight loss journey, explaining that her decision was driven by medical concerns. "Mine is a different one than people assume, but I ended up having to do that too because my blood work got so bad. My doctor chased me for two years, and I was like, 'No, I'm afraid of it.' I already have thyroid problems. Everybody thinks it's Ozempic, but it's not. It's something else."

Clarkson further elaborated that her medication "aids in helping break down the sugar," as her body "doesn't do it right."

Earlier this year, Clarkson attributed her weight loss to a healthy diet. However, she later revealed to guest Kevin James that she had been diagnosed as pre-diabetic.

"Well, I was told I was pre-[diabetic]," Clarkson admitted. "That was literally what happened … I wasn't like shocked. I was a tiny bit overweight," the singer said.

"They were like, you're pre-diabetic, you're right on the borderline. I was like, ‘But I’m not there yet!'," she joked.

"Then I waited two years," she said of taking action, only after things progressed. That's when she decided to "do something about it."

Clarkson is not the only celebrity to acknowledge the use of weight-loss drugs. Last year, Oprah Winfrey shared her decision to use a weight-loss drug to combat her lifelong battle with fluctuating weight.

"I realized I’d been blaming myself all these years for being overweight, and I have a predisposition that no amount of willpower is going to control. Obesity is a disease," she told People. "It’s not about willpower – it's about the brain."

"The fact that there's a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier, in my lifetime, feels like relief, like redemption, like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for," Winfrey said. "I’m absolutely done with the shaming from other people and particularly myself."

The use of weight-loss drugs has become increasingly prevalent among individuals seeking to manage their weight. However, it is crucial to note that these drugs should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional, as they may have potential side effects.