Karren Brady is returning to screens with a new series of The Apprentice – but concerns are growing amid her dramatic weight loss.
Baronness Brady, 56, has noticeably slimmed down and fans are worried that she has gone a step too far.
In a recent picture, Karren showed off her new slender frame while posing in a business boardroom.
The star, who became a grandmother last year, is wearing a blue knitted dress with buttons down the front in the snap.
Karren has teamed her frock with black tights and pointed court shoes and she has her hand on her hip.
But while some fans think she is looking great, others have raised their fears for West Ham’s vice-chair.
Karren Brady sparks weight loss concern
Commenting on Karren’s Instagram photo, one of her worried followers said: “Lost far too much weight – it’s showing in your face now x.”
Another added: “100% what happened to the womanly Karren we all loved?”
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A third added a ‘tearful’ emoji and wrote: “I agree.” And a four said: “It’s out of hand. She never needed to lose weight.”
Others, however, have been quick to throw their support behind Karren.
“It’s WILD that you think it’s acceptable to comment this. Do better,” one follower said to the original commentator.
Someone else chimed in: “She didn’t ask for your opinion on her weight (or anything). The reasons behind any weight loss or gain are nothing to do with you. Your comment is very rude. And not ‘everyone’ agrees at all.”
Another person said to Karren: “You always look so dam glam!! Do you ever like slum it in a tracksuit with no make up on?”
While one follower told her: “You look amazing.”
ED! has contacted Karren’s reps for comment.
Karren returns to The Apprentice
Meanwhile, Karren is set to appear in the new series of The Apprentice on the BBC. She will once again join Lord Alan Sugar as his aide on the show.
The BBC has now released a new picture of Lord Sugar, Karren and fellow aide, Tim Campbell MBE, to promote the new series.
In the shot, the gents are dressed in suits while Karren is wearing a black peplum dress with long sleeves.
The start date is yet to be confirmed but it is expected to land on BBC One within the next few weeks.
Show bosses have, however, revealed that there will be 20 candidates taking part in a bid to impress Lord Sugar.
The first episode is also starting with a bang. Lord Sugar will be flying all 20 of them out to Hong Kong for their first task.
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