X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie shows off his incredible body after shedding four stone

X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie has candidly shared his weight loss journey, revealing he’s shed an impressive four stone. The 44 year old, who shot to fame on the 11th series of the talent show in 2014, confessed in 2023 that he now feels he has a “lovely body now” after previously feeling “hideous” about his weight, reports OK!.

Stevi, who regularly posts gym updates for his nearly 30K Instagram followers, stated earlier this year: “It’s important to try and keep in good shape”, as he proudly showed off his chiselled abs. Speaking to The Sun, Stevi revealed: “I’ve had a four stone loss at 42 years old, so I’ve got my abs now which is great”, before admitting he “never” thought he could achieve it.

I looked in the mirror after wearing an Easter panto and said, “I don’t like that.” I thought I looked really overweight and hideous”, he told the outlet. Then he explained how losing weight was helped by using an online personal trainer.

He is now more motivated to carry on his new routine and newfound confidence after seeing his clearly defined abs and biceps. Stevi, a singer who also reached the top of Celebrity Big Brother in 2015, joked that he wanted to “be a stripper” because he had abs, suggesting Magic Mike would be ideal for him.

The actress has been open about losing weight, and she recently shared transformation pictures on her Instagram account.

Stevi Ritchie has documented his remarkable weight loss journey on social media, revealing a remarkable four stone reduction. When I have a what if in my head, the next thing I try to make that what if disappear, I refuse to live in a world of “what ifs.” I’ve always struggled up and down with my weight”, he began his heartfelt post.

Stevi went on: “I’ve been on a 4 month body transformation by the amazing @lewiswelshfitness. At age 41, I’m 98 kg, on the left, on the right, at 73 kg, 4 stone underweight, and in the best shape of my life. “Has it been easy? No not in the least. It involved a lot of sacrifices for my loved ones, and it was challenging, but it was a fantastic journey that I’m proud of and broke my fuck in the gym.

“Anyone can do it if you put your mind to it and be consistent. Many thanks to @lewiswelshfitness. My fitness journey complete”.

Fans were quick to flood the comments with praise, as one admirer said: “well done, always hard to start. We all have to start somewhere because this is our first workout tomorrow! Where done Stevi! Hard work pays”! Another supporter commented: “Shows great discipline @thesteviritchie well done”!, accompanied by two clapping hands emojis, while another added: “Well done @thesteviritchie you look amazing. What a massive loss, well done xxxx,” followed by four hands-clapping emojis.

Source: Mirror