arol Vorderman issued a scathing message to the haters after receiving backlash over a facelift.
The 65-year-old opened up about the criticism she received in a new interview.
Carol Vorderman on health scares
Speaking to Woman and Home recently, Carol opened up about ending up in the hospital back in 2024 after suffering from burnout.
The I’m A Celebrity legend was hospitalised with chest pains. Luckily, it was unrelated to any heart issues. However, Carol treated the incident like a “wake-up call”, fearing that it could be her heart next time.
She was also diagnosed with chronic rheumatoid arthritis, triggered by travel vaccines. After being left unable to walk for seven months and not being able to work, Carol realised she was “addicted” to working.
“I had to say no to things for the first time, so it acted as an intervention. I’m no longer working seven days a week, I’ve got a social life again, and I’m trying new things. I’m writing my first novel and developing a one-woman show, and I’m excited,” she said.
Carol Vorderman on facelift backlash
In the interview, Carol also addressed being a woman in her sixties in the public eye, and the questions about how she looks as good as she does.
“I don’t look as good as I did in my 40s, but I don’t think I look bad for my age. I have Botox and all of those things, and I’m probably going to have a facelift in the next couple of years. I have no issue with any treatments. It’s my money, I’ve earned it, so I’ll spend it on what I like,” she said.
“I am accepting of myself, but I also want to look good, and those two things can go together. I don’t think you should feel embarrassed to admit that, and if it’s right for you, then great – if it’s not, then that’s also fine. Being accepting is kind,” she then added.
Carol on being a ‘workaholic’
