Oprah Winfrey said on Thursday evening that she has long played a role in promoting unhealthy and unrealistic diets.
“I want to acknowledge that I have been a steadfast participant in this diet culture,” she said during a live event broadcast on YouTube in partnership with WeightWatchers. “Through my platforms, through the magazine, through the talk show for 25 years and online. I’ve been a major contributor to it. I cannot tell you how many weight loss shows and makeovers I have done and they have been a staple since I’ve been working in television,” she said.
“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.” WeightWatchers shares are down nearly 75% over the last 12 months, but soared more than 11% higher on Thursday, ahead of the live event hosted by Winfrey.
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