Kelly Clarkson reveals scary health diagnosis that forced her into drastic weight loss plan after ‘dropping 50-lbs’

Kelly Clarkson recently revealed what motivated her to lose weight

KELLY Clarkson has divulged that she didn’t make a lifestyle change until given a wake-up call by her doctor.

So far, Kelly has lost 50 pounds on her fitness journey and appears to be shedding more.

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Kelly Clarkson recently revealed what motivated her to lose weightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Kelly has shed 50 pounds on her fitness journey, and appears to be shedding more

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Kelly has shed 50 pounds on her fitness journey, and appears to be shedding moreCredit: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

It took the TV host, 41, being diagnosed with a serious health condition to push her into getting healthy.

“I was told I was pre-diabetic. That was literally what happened. I wasn’t shocked. I was a tiny bit overweight, so I wasn’t shocked,” Kelly disclosed on her talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier this week.

She added: “But they were like, ‘You’re pre-diabetic. You’re right on the borderline,’” she went on, speaking to her guest Kevin James.

“I was like, ‘But I’m not there yet.’ And then I waited two years and then did, however, move into the — I was like, ‘OK, I’ll do something about it.’”

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For months, fans have speculated if she’s had surgery or used the popular pharmaceutical drug Ozempic.

In a January 2024 interview with People, Kelly gave fans a glimpse into her weight loss journey.

Kelly told the publication, “I eat a healthy mix. I dropped weight because I’ve been listening to my doctor — a couple years I didn’t.”

“And 90 percent of the time I’m really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway.,” she continued.

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“I’m a Texas girl, so I like meat — sorry, vegetarians in the world!”

CENTER OF ATTENTION

Kelly’s weight loss was at the center of fan admiration for months.

She posed next to Daisy RidleyLisa Vanderpump and Nurse Hadley on Wednesday.

Kelly donned a fitted red dress that skimmed her body closely and showed off her slimmer-than-ever frame.

The dress was sheer on top, which showed off her bare chest and arms.

Her slim figure was further accentuated by the long cut of the dress.

In the second photo, Kelly placed a hand on her hip, which showed off her hourglass figure and cinched in her waist.

Kelly’s blond locks were pulled back into an updo with her bangs left over her forehead.

She also donned a face a natural makeup and she smiled widely in the photos.

“Hanging out with @DaisyRidley, @LisaVanderpump and author-caregiver @nurse.hadley today on Kelly!,” Kelly captioned the photo.

‘BEAUTIFUL & STUNNING’

Fans flooded the comments with admiration for the star and her show.

“Beautiful Kelly,” wrote a follower.

“Kelly, you look stunning in that dress!,” added another.

“I seriously lost words to use at this point on my Queen Kelly Clarkson. So hot all the adjectives,” gushed a third.

Earlier this week, Kelly announced on her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, that she was diagnosed with pre-diabetes

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Earlier this week, Kelly announced on her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, that she was diagnosed with pre-diabetesCredit: NBCUniversal
Kelly explained that the diagnosis pushed her to get fit

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Kelly explained that the diagnosis pushed her to get fitCredit: The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kelly's weight loss has been the center of fan admiration for months

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Kelly’s weight loss has been the center of fan admiration for monthsCredit: NBCUniversal

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