'Coronation Street' Legend Beverley Callard Breaks Silence on Ozempic Accusations

In a short but pointed video, the 68-year-old insisted her appearance was the result of decades of hard work — not injections. Scroll to the end of the article for images of the British actress through the years.

On January 2, 2026, Beverley Callard took to Instagram to address growing speculation surrounding her appearance. In a short clip, the 68-year-old actress, best known for her long-standing role on "Coronation Street," responded directly to claims that she had been using weight loss injections such as Ozempic.

"Just addressing some of the comments I've been getting recently about my weight… as there have been quite a few!" she wrote in the caption.

"I've spent my whole life doing fitness and working my arse off… literally! Each to their own when it comes to weight loss but I'm not on any weight loss jabs 😍 Just clearing that up!" the caption continued.

In the video, Callard stood confidently in a fitted black and grey patterned tracksuit, her curly blonde hair cascading over her shoulders. Smiling, she delivered her message with characteristic warmth and candour.

"No, girls. I am not on a skinny jab," she said. "Listen, I have worked out my whole life, and I have been working my [expletive] off — literally. Although, I must say, I would not knock anybody who is on it. Just do what you've got to do."

Callard's post arrived amid a wider conversation about the growing use of injectable weight loss medications, particularly semaglutide-based drugs like Ozempic.

Originally developed to help manage type 2 diabetes, Ozempic mimics the hormone GLP-1, slowing digestion, improving insulin release, and reducing appetite.

According to registered exercise scientist and nutritionist Amelia Phillips, this process "helps to stabilise blood sugar and curb cravings."

Phillips cited a significant 68-week clinical trial involving over 1,900 participants, which showed that semaglutide led to an average 15 percent reduction in body weight. Fat loss accounted for approximately 19.3 percent of that reduction, while lean muscle mass dropped by 3.5 percent.

While the fat loss may be beneficial, Phillips noted that "the drop in muscle mass is concerning because muscle supports metabolism, strength, mobility and glucose regulation, helping to prevent frailty, chronic disease and age-related decline."

Callard's denial of using such injections drew a wave of responses, ranging from praise and admiration to scepticism and criticism. One person commented, "Absolutely cracking body..🔥🔥🔥," while another said, "She looks amazing, 20 years' younger. [sic]"

A separate comment read, "68 years old but looks amazing," with several others echoing similar sentiments about her youthful appearance and commitment to fitness.

However, not all feedback was complimentary. One netizen challenged her claim directly, writing, "I don't believe her .looks gaunt , like Sharon osbourne [sic]," while another observed, "The muscle wastage in the legs says otherwise."

One commenter drew a broader link to the rise in celebrity weight loss trends, adding, "All you celebs suddenly looking stick thin at exactly the same time when the jab just happens to launch. Its obvious [sic]." Another shared, "You have kept fit for tears, but never been this thin… [sic]"

Despite the divided reaction, Callard appeared unfazed, standing firm in her message of personal responsibility and body autonomy. Whether the scrutiny will ease remains to be seen, but the actress made one thing clear — her body is the result of years of hard work, not injections.

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