‘i feelbetter than ever’

Josie Gibson has come a long way since she entered the Big Brother house in 2010. Fast forward 14 years and the bubbly Bristolian has carved out a successful career for herself, landing a gig on This Morning – taking over as a stand-in host following Holly Willoughby’s exit – and coming fourth in 2023’s I’m a Celebrity.

But it’s not just her career that has done a 180. Josie is the first to admit that she neglected herself after welcoming her son, Reggie, in 2018. ‘I had Reg and let myself go a bit,’ she said. But now, the single working mum is glowing – especially after her recent hair makeover, which saw the star, 39, ditch her trademark bright blonde locks for a more natural strawberry-blonde colour. Here, we take a look at the star’s glamorous makeover.

The rumour mill

In her almost 15 years of fame, Josie has always rocked the same bleach blonde hair. But following rumours that she’d quit the ITV daytime show after being ‘snubbed’ by bosses, who chose Cat Deeley as This Morning’s permanent host, Josie appeared to reinvent herself. Debuting her new look on Instagram, the presenter wrote, ‘Thank you to @fourlondon for changing my locks,’ which prompted an outpouring of compliments from fans. One gushed, ‘I didn’t think it possible but I think you look even more stunning than ever with your new hair,’ while another added, ‘Your hair looks gorgeous!’ and a third said, ‘Love your hair that colour Josie really suits you.’

Referencing the rumours that she’d stepped away from This Morning, Josie also declared that she hadn’t actually left the show. ‘Just to confirm, I have not left @thismorning,’ she said. ‘I keep getting asked why I’ve left, so I thought it’s easier to clear up the rumour mill on here. I am eternally grateful for all your love and support and I cannot thank you enough. JG #squashingrumours.’

And not long after she’d returned to the show, Josie showcased yet another hair transformation. Thanks to the help of her hair stylist, she sported a temporary fringe and poker-straight locks, a change from her usual wavy style.

Body battles

But Josie’s new hair isn’t the only reason behind her new glow. After losing weight and making her health a priority in recent years, the star is feeling better than ever. She revealed, ‘I am getting my fitness back and I feel much better.’