TV PRESENTER Stephen Mulhern, who hosts Britain’s Got Talent, praised Warrington’s biggest losers at a slimming awards ceremony.

The former magician hosted the annual Slimming World Awards in Birmingham alongside the company’s founder, Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Mike O'Crowley, a Slimming World consultant for Warrington, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of our members.

“They’ve lost fantastic amounts of weight throughout 2016, with many of them making their weight loss dreams come true by hitting their target weight, improving their health and confidence, and more.

“It’s so rewarding to see people being able to do things that they didn’t think possible before losing weight, whether that’s having more energy and confidence, wearing smaller clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or doing more with their family and friends.

“Every week we feel so lucky to play even a small part in people’s achievements and we felt very honoured to represent our Slimming World groups when we met Stephen. He was bowled over by the difference Slimming World makes to people and how it changes their lives.”

Stephen, who also hosts Catchphrase and Big Star's Little Star, said: “The stories I heard from people who had lost amazing amounts of weight and transformed themselves – inside and out – were so inspirational.

“So many slimmers talked about how their weight loss has allowed them to start really living and be the people that they always dreamed of being – doing things they previously thought they couldn’t, from running for miles to playing with their children and grandchildren.

“While all of their stories were different, the one thing they all had in common was how much they felt they owed to their 'Slimming World family'.

“Every one of them spoke passionately about how they felt that they couldn’t have achieved everything they had or made the changes they have to eat more healthily and become more active without the support, advice and encouragement of their group each and every week.

“So the people who run the groups are clearly very important.”

For more information about joining a slimming group call 0344 897 8000 or visit slimmingworld.co.uk.