Steve Miller, the outspoken host of the controversial television series Fat Families, is preparing for a dramatic return to screens with a mission to combat Britain's obesity epidemic. The weight loss expert, known for his unapologetically direct approach, has launched a scathing critique of overweight individuals ahead of his show's revival, fifteen years after it last aired on Sky One.
A No-Nonsense Comeback
Miller is planning to film a new online series from April, visiting what he describes as the nation's fattest towns. He has confirmed the format will be refreshed but insists he will not "go woke," maintaining his trademark use of provocative language to elicit reactions from participants. In a recent interview with The Sun, Miller declared, "I think we've got to shut the f**k up from moaning. We've nurtured a country of victims when it comes to not just weight but many things."
He elaborated on his philosophy, stating, "I sometimes say to people 'stop talking like a big fat lardy loser and start talking like a wobble-free winner.'" Miller believes this blunt honesty, delivered with humour, is effective because it motivates people, a claim he supports by referencing scientific evidence on humour's role in behavioural change.
Calling for Government Action
The TV personality has also directed his criticism towards the government, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address the obesity crisis more forcefully. Miller quipped, "Why can't Keir Starmer say 'it's wrong to be fat'? He wouldn't though because he'd be nervous." He points to alarming statistics, noting that 64.5 percent of UK adults are overweight, with 26.5 percent classified as obese, and 22 percent of children aged 10-11 also falling into the obese category.
Miller advocates for adopting measures similar to Japan's Metabo Law, where employees aged 40 to 74 undergo annual waist measurements. If measurements exceed 85cm for men or 90cm for women, individuals receive counselling to aid weight loss. "In Japan they have zero tolerance. It's wrong to be fat," Miller explained. "Every year in Japan, in the workplace, your waist is measured. If it's too big you're directed to a number of tools you can use to get it off. It's no wonder their obesity rate is like five or six percent."
Reflecting on Past Success and Future Plans
Miller clarified that Fat Families was not cancelled after two series; instead, he chose to work in Holland. Since then, he has made occasional appearances on programmes like Good Morning Britain, though he suggests his straight-talking style may have limited his opportunities. "Maybe they thought, 'Oh, he's too strong and too straight-talking and, you know, he's not woke enough,'" he speculated.
Despite this, Miller remains committed to his approach, asserting, "Well, I'm never going to sit there and be all hearts and flowers because I wouldn't be true to myself." He claims his directness resonates with audiences, who often tell him, "I had a fat fiesta. You're like a breath-freshener." Miller attributes this positive engagement to the authenticity of his message, emphasising that it comes from a place of genuine concern for participants' welfare.
As he gears up for his comeback, Steve Miller's return promises to reignite debates about obesity, personal responsibility, and the role of media in public health, all delivered with his characteristic no-holds-barred style.
