Overview
- The comedian told a London audience he weighed 100kg (15st 10lbs) and that his GP used the medical term "obese."
- He said he first tried Ozempic before switching to Mounjaro and began noticing weight loss in about three weeks.
- McIntyre described initial reluctance but said his wife, Kitty, pushed him to start the injections.
- Reports describe Mounjaro (tirzepatide) as a GLP‑1‑type drug developed for diabetes that curbs appetite and is now widely used for weight loss, including by high‑profile figures.
- Coverage sets his decision against NHS guidance that classifies most adults with a BMI of 30–39.9 as medically obese and notes the details come from his on‑stage remarks.