James Corden explains why Ozempic 'didn’t work' for him after opening up on weight loss journey

Television presenter James Corden has this week admitted to having used Ozempic as a means of losing weight, but insisted that the controversial appetite-suppressing drug 'didn't work' for him.

Speaking to radio listeners this week, Corden lifted the lid on his recent lifestyle transformation, recalling the one issue that his Ozempic-use posed for him.

The TV star admitted to having used Ozempic (Sylvia Linares/FilmMagic)

For those out of the loop with the dubious drug which has been hitting headlines across the globe in recent years, allow us to fill you in.

Ozempic is first and foremost an injection that is self-administered to aid those suffering with type two diabetes.

The drug contains semaglutide, an active ingredient that suppresses appetite.

The fact that Ozempic is linked with the side effect of assisting in shifting harmful weight has made it hugely in demand for those hoping to drop a few pounds.

As such, several celebrities have confessed to taking the drug in a bid to lose weight, and fans of James Corden have been surprised to learn that his name can now be added to the growing-list of Ozempic-using stars.

Speaking to press this week, the 46-year-old funny-man lifted the lid on his recent weight loss transformation, claiming that he was firstly prescribed the controversial drug.

"I tried Ozempic," he revealed listeners on the SiriusXM show this week. "And it won't be surprising to you when you look at me now, that it didn't really work."

Corden has been praised for his newly-trimmed down physique (Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Corden continued: "I tried it for a bit and then what I realised was I was like, 'Oh no, nothing about my eating has anything to do with being hungry'.

"All it does is make you feel not hungry. But I am very rarely eating (just because I'm hungry)."

The father-of-three admitted that, though the drug assisted him in his initial weight loss journey, it failed to address the emotional and mental reasons for his harmful relationship with food, claiming he has an 'addictive personality'.

"You are looking at someone who's eaten a king size," he went on.

"And when I say king size, Dairy Milk - one you give someone for Christmas - in a carwash.

"None of that was like, 'Oh, I'm so hungry'. It is not that, it's something else."

James isn't the only A-lister to have confessed to trying the drug as a means of losing weight.

In the last year, both Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Kelly Clarkson, Oprah Winfrey and Rebel Wilson have recalled their experiences.

Corden joins the growing list of stars that have used Ozempic (Dave Benett/Getty Images for DKMS)

Many stars have since come under fire for this, however, after it was revealed that pharmacies were suffering with a shortage of the drug for those who need it for medical purposes.

Many have also been accused of setting a bad example to their easily-influenced fan-bases when it comes to weight loss.

Ian Budd, medical expert and pharmacist for Chemist4U also told Tyla recently that the drug should not be glamourised, and that it can actually produce several difficult side effects.

He explained that nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and decreased appetite are amongst the most severe side effects, explaining: "Semaglutide helps control your blood sugar, keeps you fuller for longer, and reduces your appetite.

"This can change your eating and relationship with food, ultimately enabling you to lose weight."

He also warns that semaglutide should not be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women to prevent exposure of semaglutide to the baby.

"We recommend that anyone using semaglutide to ensure that they have adequate contraception in place," Ian adds.