Terry Dubrow Calls Out Kelly Clarkson for ‘Ozempic-Shaming’
Plastic Surgeon Slams Singer’s Recent Comments on Weight Loss
Terry Dubrow, a 65-year-old plastic surgeon, has called out Kelly Clarkson for "Ozempic-shaming" after the 42-year-old pop star recently assured her fans that she was not taking the injection, intended for adults with type 2 diabetes.
Dubrow’s Comments
Dubrow, who appears on The Real Housewives of Orange County alongside his wife, Heather, said that Clarkson’s comments were only "honesty-adjacent" and that if she didn’t want to admit to taking Ozempic, she should have just said she was taking Mounjaro, another prescription medication.
"If you don’t want to admit to Ozempic and you want to say it’s another medication, there’s only one other medication, and that’s Mounjaro," he told TMZ. "Let’s just say it. Let’s celebrate it."
Praising Clarkson’s Weight Loss
Despite his criticism, Dubrow praised Clarkson for finally "admitting" to taking a medication to aid her 60-pound weight loss.
Dubrow’s Personal Experience with Ozempic
Dubrow revealed that he tried Ozempic earlier this year but quit because he missed the "joy of eating" and wanted his "appetite back."
Weight Loss Stigma
Dubrow’s comments come as a response to Clarkson’s recent admission that she has been using a weight loss drug to aid her transformation. The singer had previously credited her weight loss to a healthy diet and "walking" more, leading some fans to feel "disappointed but not surprised" by her admission.
PR Expert’s Take
PR expert Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications, believes that Clarkson should provide an apology to create a safe space for the discussion around weight loss medication.
"Unfortunately in hindsight for Clarkson, being upfront about using a weight loss drug instead of saying it was exercise could have saved her from the harsher headlines she’s now facing," Yaverbaum said. "It also may have been, and still could be, an opportunity for Clarkson to address the complexities of using weight loss drugs head on, and make people struggling with the same issue feel less alone."
Conclusion
The admission has left fans "disappointed but not surprised" with some branding her a "liar" because she had previously credited her transformation to a healthy diet and "walking" more. The controversy highlights the stigma surrounding weight loss medication and the need for more open and honest conversations about the topic.
FAQs
- What is Ozempic?
Ozempic is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, but it can also be used for weight loss. - What is Mounjaro?
Mounjaro is another prescription medication used for weight loss. - What is Terry Dubrow’s take on Kelly Clarkson’s recent admission?
Dubrow called out Clarkson for "Ozempic-shaming" and said she should have been more transparent about her weight loss. - What is the weight loss stigma surrounding Ozempic?
The medication is often associated with type 2 diabetes, leading to a stigma around using it for weight loss.
