Presenter Josie Gibson showed off her surgically reduced arms on the This Morning set on Tuesday after undergoing £7,000 in procedures for lipoedema. The 41-year-old Big Brother star wore a £165 yellow summer dress by Odd Muse featuring a cinched corset waist, pairing the look with white stilettos and her blonde tresses styled loose.
Gibson posed alongside co-hosts Paddy McGuinness and Sian Welby behind the scenes of the ITV show, displaying her 2.5-stone weight loss. She called the arm liposuction procedure the best thing she ever did after revealing she previously had 45 per cent of her arms removed during surgery.
Celebrating her return to television, Gibson shared her enthusiasm on social media about working with her colleagues. "It’s so good to be back with my @thismorning family, it feels like home. Having a lush old week so far, especially with my new partner in crime @paddymcguinness," she wrote. She added: "A huge thank you to all of our guests and thank you for watching guys. We are with you every day this week from 10 until 1.30."
Covent Garden appearance and weight loss claims
Later in the day, Gibson changed into a white cropped jacket and blue denim jeans as she stepped out in Covent Garden. She wore her blonde locks in a sleek updo and opted for black flip-flops for the outing.
Gibson also addressed public speculation surrounding her appearance, denying claims that she relied on weight loss jabs. She insisted her physical transformation stems from the demands of her daily life as a working mother running around the country, managing a career, building a home, and handling household chores.
The presenter cited health concerns regarding weight loss injections, pointing to research from the University of Health System that linked the medication to an increased risk of alopecia. "The amount of people that have gone: 'Fat jabs, fat jabs, fat jabs!' I'm like: 'How about single mum running around the country, trying to hold down a career and sort a house build, while trying to do everything else as well, including the cleaning, how about that?'" she said.
"If somebody gave me a miracle thing and said: 'Here you go, you're going to be skinny,' and there were no side effects, that would be amazing," Gibson added. "But people are losing their frickin' hair, and what happens to your digestive system?"
Lipoedema diagnosis and arm surgery
Gibson admitted it was heartbreaking to learn she had lipoedema after spending years hating the way she looked. In an interview with The Sun's Fabulous Magazine, she described the diagnosis as a major revelation. "It was a light-bulb moment. I was told: 'You can't out-train lipoedema.' It was heartbreaking, but it all made sense," she recalled.
The television personality revealed in March that she underwent a brachioplasty, a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper arm. The procedure resulted in the removal of 45 per cent of her arm tissue. Although she shared photos of her surgical scars just weeks after the operation, the marks were no longer noticeable during her latest broadcast.
Before her surgery, Gibson felt held back by her condition because she was unable to shift body lumps and excess weight despite regular exercise. Since undergoing treatment, she has adopted a dedicated fitness and wellness routine. "I have just bought a treadmill so I try to get my steps in on there, and sometimes I put some circuits together at home," she explained. She added: "I take collagen supplements and electrolytes. I've also been getting lymphatic draining and have been understanding how the lymphatic system works."
Understanding lipoedema symptoms and treatment
Lipoedema is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal, symmetrical accumulation of adipose fat tissue. It most commonly affects the legs, buttocks, hips, and arms, occurring equally on both sides of the body.
According to the NHS, lipoedema is a chronic long-term condition involving fat and connective tissue buildup. The condition primarily affects women and only rarely occurs in men. Health officials emphasize that lipoedema is distinct from obesity, though it can significantly affect a person's daily routine, physical health, and emotional wellbeing.
