Amy Childs was spotted in public on Monday for the first time since opening up about the emotional toll behind her dramatic two-stone weight loss.
The 34-year-old TOWIE star looked casual and sporty as she stepped out in Brentwood, Essex, dressed in a fitted brown gym set that highlighted her slim frame. She paired the look with chunky beige sandals and wore her brunette hair in a sleek style while running errands.
Amy recently revealed that her noticeable weight loss was not due to diet injections, as some had speculated, but was instead a result of overwhelming personal stress. She cited her mother Julie’s recent heart attack and the pressures of family life as major factors. The emotional strain also played a role in her and fiancé Billy Delbosq’s decision to call off their wedding.
Despite the cancelled nuptials, Amy and Billy remain together and focused on their children and well-being. Amy has said she’s now prioritizing her health and is committed to regaining her strength following a difficult few months.
During her Brentwood outing, Amy Childs was noticeably without her engagement ring — sparking fresh speculation after she and fiancé Billy Delbosq recently called off their wedding plans.
However, a source has confirmed to The Sun that there’s no trouble in paradise. According to the insider, Amy simply removed the ring to go to the gym and nothing more should be read into it. “They’re more in love than ever,” the source said, adding that while the wedding is on hold, the couple remain firmly committed to each other and their family.
Amy and Billy, who share twins born in 2023, are said to be focusing on healing and strengthening their relationship after a period of intense stress, particularly surrounding Amy’s mother’s health scare and the pressures of parenting.
Amy Childs has opened up about the intense personal challenges behind her recent transformation, explaining her extreme weight loss is the result of overwhelming stress — not a deliberate attempt to slim down.
In an emotional interview with OK! Magazine, the TOWIE star, 34, revealed she’s been deeply worried about her mother’s declining health, particularly after a previous heart attack. “I’m going through so much at the minute that the weight has fallen off me,” she admitted. “I worry about my mum constantly. She’s very emotional – she thinks she’s going to have another heart attack.”
Despite fans voicing concern and others cruelly trolling her online, Amy clarified that she does eat and that her slimmer frame is not intentional. “To be honest, I do feel better when I’m a bit heavier than I am at the moment,” she said, citing the cumulative strain of family responsibilities and home renovations as contributing factors. “It’s the result of pure stress.”
Amy also shared that she once tried a weight-loss injection 18 months ago but had a severe reaction: “It made me so ill I threw up three or four times.”
The mounting stress has also affected her relationship with fiancé Billy Delbosq. Though the pair remain together and “more in love than ever,” they’ve mutually decided to cancel their wedding plans for now. A source close to the couple said Amy is “gutted” about postponing the nuptials but is prioritizing her mental health, her children, and supporting her mother through recovery.
Despite facing online scrutiny, Amy remains resilient: “I’m strong — I’ve been in this industry for 15 years,” she said. “But yes, people can be so quick to judge.”
Amy Childs’ long-anticipated wedding to fiancé Billy Delbosq has reportedly been officially called off — at least for now — following a series of deeply personal and emotional challenges.
According to Closer magazine, the TOWIE star was forced to pull the plug on the big day after previously delaying it in 2023. The insider explained that the wedding — which was expected to be filmed as part of a TV special — was impacted by “last-minute changes” linked to the couple’s current circumstances. “Amy has had to cancel her wedding and she’s absolutely gutted,” the source said. “There was going to be a show around it, following the run-up to their big day… but they’ve had to make some last-minute changes based on what’s going on in their lives.”
One of the major factors in that decision is the health of Amy’s beloved mother, Julie. In April, Amy shared the frightening news that her mum, 59, had collapsed after suffering a heart attack and had to undergo emergency surgery. Posting a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside a photo of Julie smiling while holding Amy’s twins, she wrote: “We had very worrying news last Friday. My mum had a heart attack Friday evening.”
Julie was subsequently admitted to hospital, where she awaited a stent — a small mesh tube used to open narrowed or blocked arteries — to help restore blood flow to her heart. Amy confirmed her mum was “doing OK” at the time but needed significant rest.
The ongoing stress surrounding her mother’s health, coupled with her own drastic weight loss and four children to care for, has understandably taken a toll on Amy, who has candidly described the period as one of the most difficult of her life. Despite the heartbreak of cancelling the wedding, she appears to be prioritizing her family’s well-being and mental health — and has received an outpouring of support from fans and friends alike.#newsafro_
