Jade Thirlwall fights urge not to use Ozempic amid weight scrutiny

Jade Thirlwall has disclosed a daily internal struggle to resist using Ozempic as she continues to rebuild her life in the public eye, even as she notes she is the healthiest she has ever been. The former Little Mix star, now pursuing a solo career, says online scrutiny of her weight and ongoing speculation about pregnancy create a persistent pressure that can trigger old eating-disorder patterns. She emphasizes that her decision not to use the drug stems from a history of disordered eating, and she stresses that she does not judge others who choose different paths.

Thirlwall rose to fame as part of Little Mix, the first female group to win The X Factor in 2011, and helped steer the group to multiple top ten hits and Brit recognition before the group entered a hiatus in 2021. Since then, she has forged a solo career with charting singles and a debut album in the works, performing at major festivals and venues as she builds on her individual voice. In discussing her journey, she has spoken about the industry’s intense pressures and how she has fought to ensure that her identity remains more than a narrative about her weight or body image.

Her struggles with eating disorders began...