Oprah Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board after admitting she used weight-loss drug

WeightWatchers announced Thursday that Oprah Winfrey is leaving its board after nearly 10 years. The famed talk show host shared the news with the diet company this week, and although a reason was not revealed, a WeightWatchers regulatory statement said that her “decision was not the result of any disagreement” or “any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies or practices.” “Oprah is an inspiring presence and passionate advocate both for our members and for society at large, in elevating the conversation around weight health,” CEO Sima Sistani said on a recent call with investors (via CNN). “While I and the rest of our directors will certainly miss her in our board meetings following the end of her current term, she remains a strong strategic voice and collaborator with WeightWatchers,” Sistani added. Winfrey’s decision to end her long-term relationship with WeightWatchers comes a couple of months after she admitted to using a weight-loss drug to shed unwanted pounds. Read more at https://pagesix.com/2024/02/29/celebr... #oprahwinfrey #weightwatchers Page Six is your source for celebrity news, gossip, entertainment, pop culture, photos, video and more. Catch the latest news and gossip here: https://pagesix.com/ Follow us on: Facebook - / pagesix Twitter - / pagesix Instagram - / pagesix Check out We Hear, our Page Six podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/4A4v65s... And Page Six Style has the latest news on celebrity style including fashion trends, red carpet photos, and beauty tips. Catch the latest news here: https://pagesix.com/style/ Follow us on: Facebook - / pagesix Twitter - / pagesix