Highlights

• Kelly Clarkson admits to using weight loss medication, denying previous claims of lifestyle changes only.
• Fans upset by Kelly's lack of transparency, feeling deceived by her earlier statements on weight loss.
• Clarkson's weight loss reveal leads to discussions on medication and its role in managing weight and health.

Following much speculation about her dramatic weight loss, Kelly Clarkson has admitted to using a medication to help shed the pounds, though she swears it’s not Ozempic. But her confession has angered some fans, who’re upset that she preciously attributed her body transformation to lifestyle changes, and wish she’d been transparent from the beginning.

During the Monday, May 13, episode of her daytime talk show, Kelly, 42, shared the revelation while conversing with guest Whoopi Goldberg.

“My doctor chased me for, like, two years and I was like, ‘No, I’m afraid of it. I already have thyroid problems.’ I was afraid,” Clarkson explained. “Everyone thinks it’s Ozempic. It’s not. It’s something else. But it’s something that aids in breaking down the sugar. Obviously, my body doesn’t do it right.”

Fans Wish Kelly Was Honest From The Beginning

While some fans have praised Kelly for her honesty, others took to social media to slam her for denying she used medication in the past, explaining how gaslighting fans was harmful to their self-image.

“We knew you were taking the drug. You should’ve just been honest in the 1st place. Imagine how we feel about all you rich privileged movie & music stars that already have much more than the rest of us buying up the RX so we can’t get it so you look good but we cant,” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Another person added, “If you needed to hear it from her first to know, you’re a dope. Months after the weight loss is noticeable. Exercise and diet my ass. These celebrities lie, making regular people feel bad about themselves.”

“I love Kelly Clarkson, but we all knew it was medication, no one can lose that amount of weight on walking + gummies yet by sticking to the story, many women believed they too could emulate the results with zero chance of success. Just tell the truth. So disappointed in her,” a different critic shared.

Kelly Previously Said Lifestyle Changes Helped Her Lose Weight

Earlier this year, a source close to Kelly denied she’s using Ozempic and tried to push the narrative that lifestyle changes are solely responsible for her body transformation.

“But she’s not [using Ozempic],” a source alleged to Life & Style. “She’s limited her sugar and carb intake. She’s cut out soda, chips, biscuits, cheese and tortillas. And she’s added exercise, mostly cardio, into her weekly routine. She’s lost about 40 pounds. She feels amazing.”

Ozempic is a medication primarily used to treat type 2 diabetes by helping to control blood sugar levels. Recently, it has gained attention for its potential as a weight loss aid. This injectable medication works by mimicking the effects of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which helps regulate appetite, food intake, and blood sugar levels.

By activating GLP-1 receptors in the brain, Ozempic can reduce feelings of hunger and increase feelings of fullness, leading to decreased calorie intake and, consequently, weight loss.

As obesity and related health issues continue to rise, more people are turning to Ozempic as a possible solution for managing weight and improving overall health.

For now, Kelly is choosing not to reveal what medication she took that helped with her weight loss, though she maintains it’s not Ozempic.