Vanessa Feltz has described the damaging pressure she faced on ITV’s Celebrity Fit Club, admitting she avoided food and water before public weigh-ins
The broadcaster said she would also complete strenuous exercise sessions in the hope of appearing lighter on screen, only to regain the weight after eating and rehydrating
She recalled strangers criticising her for eating even small amounts, while years of extreme dieting left her repeatedly losing and regaining weight
Vanessa later underwent weight-loss surgery, but said the experience of having her body judged so publicly was deeply painful.