Oprah Winfey apologises for ‘contributing’ in diet culture

Apology comes months after Winfrey disclosed about her use of weight loss medications to lose more than 40 pounds.

Oprah Winfrey, 70-year-old former television host, has candidly discussed her remorse regarding conversations about dieting and body image.

“I have been a steadfast participant in this diet culture,” Oprah said in a three-hour special with WeightWatcher.

“Through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years and online. I’ve been a major contributor to it. I cannot tell you how many weight-loss shows and makeovers I have done, and they have been a staple since I’ve been working in television.'

Winfrey, who served on WeightWatchers' board of directors for almost ten years and was a prominent advocate for the brand, was among several guest speakers featured in the show. 

Other speakers included Rebel Wilson, Busy Phillips, Amber Riley, and WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani.

The women participating in the WeightWatchers event discussed the company's shift from endorsing diet culture to aiding members, including those utilising weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.