Big Brother star issues fake weight loss job warning after she 'almost died' from counterfeit

Former Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace issued a warning to Good Morning Britain viewers today after she “nearly died” after taking suspected fake Ozempic.

The former Big Brother star, who starred on series seven of the reality show, purchased what she thought was Ozempic on the black market after gaining 28lbs (2 stone). A number of people have used the diabetes drug in a bid to lose weight. Although some people use Ozempic to aid weight loss, it is not licensed for this and should only be used by people with diabetes to aid their symptoms.

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Joining Adil Ray and Charlotte Hawkins on the ITV morning show, Aisleyne revealed how she experienced vomiting, sight loss and pain when she bought what she believes now was a fake jab online. The star said she was "mortified" and didn't go public until months later, as she "felt so stupid".

Aisleyne, who reveals she was in a bad place at the time after losing people close to her, says she "wasn't really thinking". She added: "I just followed my friend, she was in a WhatsApp group, she bought the stuff, and I thought 'okay, I'll just go for it.'

"It was a really foolish thing to do and I want people never to do that. Don't copy me, because I thought I was going to die."

Looking down the camera, addressing anyone who was thinking to purchase the same way as her, the Big Brother star said: "Don't do it guys!"

After taking one week's worth, Aisleyne said she was fine, but after the second jab, she was in and out of consciousness in bed for three days.

The TV star recalled: "There were bags of vomit, sorry to be so graphic, but I was just in such a bad place. My vision was gone in one eye, it was petrifying. I was really really scared."

The Big Brother star brought a 'counterfeit jab' with her to the studio, which came along withno medical paperwork or instructions.

The star was too mortified to call and ambulance, and told the hosts she had accepted her fate. "How can I use NHS resources for something I brought upon myself?", she asked. "I just accepted my fate."

Andy, a representative for the MRHA, warned that the people responsible for this are "criminals" and said Aisleyne shouldn't be so hard on herself.

He said: "They are exploiting people. They're doing it to make money with complete disregard to people's welfare, their health. It could have been a lot worse for Aisleyne and we've seen that.

"We rely very heavily on people like Aisleyne reporting to us," he said. "And we will take action against these criminals."

"The message is so simple; there is only one safe way to obtain these medicines. These are powerful medicines that can only be legitimately obtained on prescription."

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