Big Brother star Kerry Riches has shared a deeply emotional milestone after revealing she has had her first bath in a decade following an incredible weight loss transformation.
The 43-year-old reality TV personality, who appeared on the 2023 series of Big Brother, has lost more than 5st after once weighing 26st — and she has now opened up about one of the most personal fears her size had created.
For years, Kerry said she was too frightened to get into a bath because she worried she might not be able to get back out again. But after months of hard work, lifestyle changes and a medicated weight loss plan, she has finally reached the moment she once thought might never come. 🥹
Sharing the update with fans on Instagram, Kerry filmed herself during a spa day while wearing a robe — and even that detail carried huge meaning for her. The mum-of-one explained that she had waited years to feel able to enjoy experiences that many people take for granted.
“I’ve been waiting years to live my best life and finally that time has come,” she told followers.
Then came the joyful reveal.
“I’m going to a spa for the first time, girls, and guess what? The robe fits me!”
It was a small sentence, but for Kerry, it represented something enormous. The robe fitting was not just about clothing. It was about freedom, dignity, confidence and finally feeling able to step into spaces that once felt frightening or off-limits.
The camera then moved to a stunning freestanding copper bathtub — the symbol of a moment Kerry had avoided for 10 years.
“I haven’t had a bath in over 10 years,” she admitted. “I was 26 stone and too scared of not being able to get out.”
But this time, everything was different.
Kerry told fans she has now lost well over 5st and declared that she is “living” rather than simply “existing.” Her words struck a powerful chord with followers, many of whom praised her honesty and celebrated the emotional breakthrough.
For Kerry, the spa day was more than pampering. It was proof that the life she had been waiting for is no longer something in the distance. It is happening now. ✨
“No more waiting for the right time,” she said. “My time is now.”
That message has resonated with fans because Kerry’s journey is not just about weight loss. It is about reclaiming everyday moments that fear, discomfort or low confidence had taken away from her.
A bath. A robe. A spa day. These may sound ordinary to some people, but for Kerry, each one marked a victory.
Her followers quickly flooded the comments with support. Many told her she looked beautiful, while others said they understood the fear she had described. One fan admitted they were not at that stage yet and still felt anxious, but said they hoped Kerry had a wonderful time. Kerry’s honesty clearly made others feel less alone.
Another supporter wrote that it was a lovely feeling to be able to get in and out of a bath, reminding everyone that Kerry’s milestone was not shallow or silly — it was deeply meaningful.
Kerry, who lives with multiple sclerosis, has been open about her health and weight loss journey. She has reportedly lost 5st 4lbs in almost a year through a medicated weight loss plan that combines weight loss injections, dietitian-led health coaching and tracking tools. She has also shared that she drinks protein shakes throughout the day as part of her routine.
Her transformation has not happened overnight. It has taken consistency, support and a willingness to make changes after years of feeling held back.
And now, at 43, Kerry appears determined not to postpone her happiness anymore. 🌸
The timing of the update was especially poignant because it came as she celebrated her birthday. For many people, birthdays can bring reflection — looking back at where life has been and thinking about what comes next. For Kerry, this birthday seems to have marked a turning point: not just another year older, but a year stronger, braver and more ready to enjoy life.
Fans who watched Kerry on Big Brother will remember her as a big personality who was not afraid to speak her mind. But this latest update showed a more vulnerable side. It revealed the private fears that can sit behind public confidence, and the quiet battles people may be fighting long before anyone else notices.
Her story also highlights how weight can affect far more than appearance. For Kerry, it affected daily comfort, movement, confidence and the ability to enjoy simple acts of self-care. Her fear of bathing was not about vanity. It was about safety, independence and the worry of being trapped in a vulnerable situation.
That is why her first bath in 10 years felt so powerful.
It was not just water in a tub. It was a moment of release.
After years of waiting, worrying and holding herself back, Kerry stepped into that experience with pride. And by sharing it publicly, she gave her followers a reminder that progress does not always look like a dramatic red-carpet reveal. Sometimes it looks like a robe that finally fits. Sometimes it looks like walking into a spa. Sometimes it looks like getting into a bath after 10 years of fear. 🛁
Kerry’s message was clear: she is done waiting for a perfect future version of herself before living her life.
She is choosing to live now.
And for the Big Brother star, that may be the most inspiring transformation of all.
