Randy Jackson, the beloved American Idol personality, has recently stirred concerns about his health following a noticeably frail appearance on television. The 69-year-old, who has previously shed over 100 pounds after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, returned to the spotlight earlier this month as a guest mentor for the semi-finalists of the show’s 24th season.
During his appearance, Jackson, joined by fellow iconic judge Paula Abdul, was seen seated as he interacted with the contestants. His noticeably gaunt facial features and a voice that sounded unusually hoarse have left many fans feeling uneasy.
Worried viewers quickly turned to social media to express their apprehensions about Jackson’s well-being. Many questioned whether the star could manage to stand without assistance, with comments noting his seemingly weakened state.
One concerned fan posted, “Omg is that Randy???” while another simply exclaimed, “Oh my god.” The discussions continued, with some attributing his appearance to what they referred to as the “Ozempic look,” a term used to describe the side effects of certain weight-loss injections. They cautioned against such treatments, pointing to Jackson’s frail appearance as a warning.
One fan wrote this week: ‘Omg is that Randy???’ while a second typed: ‘Oh my god.’
Others wrote: ‘The “Ozempic look” is not a sexy look. You look like skeletons. Stop the injections before it’s too late, just look at how frail Randy Jackson looks.
American Idol star Randy Jackson has sparked health fears after a recent frail TV appearance
Jackson is best known for his role as a superstar judge on the Fox reality show from 2002-2013 – pictured 2007
‘He looks frail, and can he not walk? Sitting in a chair when meeting everyone.’
‘He looks weak and frail. He only sat. I hope he is OK!”
‘It looks like he can barely open his eyes or stand up.’
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Randy Jackson for comment and has yet to hear back.
In 2023 many became concerned about Jackson’s health after new images emerged in which his face looked extremely thin.
In his 2008 memoir, Body with Soul, Jackson revealed that during the height of his fame, his weight had soared to 350lbs.
He said he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2003, which resulted in him deciding to get a gastric bypass surgery.
‘It’s a great jump starter. You lose a bunch of weight really fast, but maintaining is another thing,’ he told People in 2022 about keep the weight off after the surgery.
Jackson, alongside fellow original judge Paula Abdul, was seen greeting contestants while sat down in a chair, looking gaunt in the face and speaking with a hoarse voice
In his 2008 memoir, Body with Soul, Jackson revealed that during the height of his fame, his weight had soared to 350lbs – pictured 2000s
Concerned fans took to social media to enquire about the star’s health, claiming he looks ‘weak and frail’ and questioning whether he could stand up unaided (seen R in 2000s)
Jackson is pictured with fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul in 2004
Jackson is seen on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2023
The musician is pictured with Idol judges Simon Cowell and Abdul, and winner Kelly Clarkson in 2022
‘You get there and your mind tells you, “OK, phew. I’m here now. I can start to party and bring out the cheesecake.”‘
At the time, he said he had lost 114lbs from the surgery, and kept it off by ‘eating healthy, avoiding crash diets and prioritizing his gut health.’
‘I hate the word diet. I don’t use that anymore. Anybody that’s lost weight, you lose it and then you start eating and drinking more and it all starts coming back,’ the former American Idol judge added.
‘That’s what started happening to me. I was like, “No, I’m not going to spend my life going through this.”‘
‘You have to change the way you think about food. You have to almost have a complete divorce break up … and start back bit by bit and find out the things that work with your body and you also find out the allergies and really pay attention to how you feel.’
