What is Grace Dent's approach to weight management?

Grace Dent, the 52-year-old MasterChef host, follows a mostly plant-based diet and regular workouts, and has firmly rejected using weight-loss jabs like fellow judge Prue Leith.

How did Prue Leith's experience with weight-loss medication differ from Grace Dent's?

Prue Leith, 85, revealed that she tried the weight-loss drug Mounjaro, but it failed to help her lose weight and caused side effects like tiredness and appetite suppression.

Why does Grace Dent avoid weight-loss jabs?

Grace Dent says she will never take weight-loss jabs because the potential side effects could impact her ability to do her job as a food critic and MasterChef judge.

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TV Judge Grace Dent Rejects 'Magic' Weight-Loss Jabs, Prioritizes Health

16 Nov

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Grace Dent, 52, in 'best shape of her life' without weight-loss jabs
Prue Leith, 85, tried Mounjaro jabs but failed to lose weight, experienced side effects
Dent says appetite suppression would make her job as food critic impossible

TV Judge Grace Dent Rejects 'Magic' Weight-Loss Jabs, Prioritizes Health

As of November 16, 2025, TV personality Grace Dent, 52, has revealed that she is in the 'best shape of her life' without turning to weight-loss jabs like her fellow judge Prue Leith, 85. Dent, the new host of MasterChef, follows a mostly plant-based diet and enjoys regular workouts, but has firmly ruled out ever using the 'magic' weight-loss medication.

Dent explained that any appetite suppression caused by the jabs would make her job as a food critic and MasterChef judge impossible. She expressed concerns over the 'murky side' of these treatments that has yet to be fully discovered, stating, 'I will never take [weight-loss jabs]. I wouldn't be able to do my job.'