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Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ulrika Jonsson says younger men ‘aren't bothered by ageing bits'
Ulrika Jonsson had the perfect NSFW response following 'nasty' ageism comments levied towards her. The TV host, 57, was videoed talking to Spencer Matthews on his podcast Untapped earlier this week, but on social media the clips sparked more conversation about her appearance than her words, as she discussed sobriety. She took to social media to call out the comment, assuring her followers she is 'not ashamed' by her appearance. Making it clear that she's ageing happily, Ulrika declared that she 'will never look like the fresh 21yr old [sic] that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board'. Fans also threw their support behind her, further branding the cruel remarks about her skin 'sexist' and 'judgemental.' Now, in a new article for The Sunday Times – titled I'm smart and kind. My wrinkles shouldn't matter – the TV personality has doubled down on her clapback and explored the bizarre reaction many have to the concept of getting older. She said she felt 'disturbed' that the mocking comments 'didn't come as a surprise' and pointed out how disproportionately women face this backlash compared to men. 'Men have never had any such worries about trying to achieve equality or visibility — they, like fine wine, get better with age, don't you know?', the model wrote. 'For women, it's been an altogether different story. We have always been told to go quietly into the autumn of our lives.' She admitted to turning to Botox and fillers in the past, but now, in her fifties, she doesn't 'want to look 20.' Ulrika explained how her time working in television affected her body image, and that in recent years, she was inspired by the likes of Pamela Anderson, who has embraced a makeup-free look, often going bare-faced on red carpets. She then opened up about her dating life and how ageing has affected her relationships – or hasn't, to be exact. 'The vast majority of men I've dated in the past few years have all been in their late twenties or early thirties,' the Gladiators presenter began. 'They appear to love an older woman and not be too bothered about the ageing bits that come as part of the package.' Ulrika ended by saying: 'I know what the alternative to ageing is and, with my newfound sobriety, serenity and inner peace, I don't want to go there right now. 'Getting older is a privilege, even though for some nasty, cruel individuals, that's conditional upon us girls keeping our make-up on and staying wrinkle-free.' Ulrika's main reason for appearing on the aforementioned podcast in the first place was to discuss her sobriety, having celebrated the one-year milestone in June. More Trending 'I believe that I will never drink again,' she told the former Made in Chelsea star. 'I'm tapping into the person that was always there that I didn't think was there when I was drinking. 'I thought I was s**t. My opinion of myself was never very high,' she said. 'My mindset, my approach has just completely changed, and at nearly 58, I didn't think that would be possible. I thought I wasn't very good at life, I wasn't cut out for it, and I was just a pretty average to rubbish person.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Influencer Emilie Kiser's husband dodges criminal charges after toddler son's drowning death MORE: Gwyneth Paltrow praised for 'savage' Astronomer video after Coldplay kiss cam scandal MORE: Nicole Kidman could be next to flee Trump's US after applying for residency in Europe
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ulrika Jonsson, 57, slams 'vindictive' trolls and 'nasty' comments on her appearance
Ulrika Jonsson has been forced to address 'vindictive' and 'nasty' comments made by online trolls after she appeared on a recent podcast to discuss her sobriety When Ulrika Jonsson was invited on a podcast to discuss her sobriety journey, the comments about her drinking habits from the past went viral. But her appearance soon became a major talking appoint among those who watched the recording of her being interviewed by former Made In Chelsea star, Spencer Matthews. Many were left concerned and shocked over her appearance as they felt she had drastically aged, while some took the opportunity to send the former presenter vile cruel comments. And so this prompted the mum of four to hit back in style in a bid to silence her trolls, who watched her on the Untapped Podcast. Writing in The Times, she defended her appearance. She said: "I've fought hard against the whole perception of women being solely about beauty and image. I'm a practical woman and I come with a wealth of experience, kindness and intelligence." Ulrika added: "The fact that I now have wrinkles, lines and jowls should be of no consequence. I know I look older. But then I should: I'm a menopausal mother of four whose body and face has lived quite the life." Ulrika claimed that she had decided to not wear make-up as she forgot her session with Spencer was being filmed. Despite not having had a holiday in seven years, she attributed her tanned appearance to spending a lot of time in the garden. This comes after the TV personality took to Instagram last week to silence the keyboard warriors who decided to post vile comments about her look. At the time, she posted a selfie and captioned the post saying: "I feel I need to address something. I don't get a lot of nasty comments - or if I do, I don't see them or send people love in response. But a couple of weeks ago I took part in a fab podcast @ to discuss my sobriety with the smart @spencermatthews." She added: "I wore no make-up. Partly because I kinda forgot that a project for the ears is nowadays also a feast for the eyes. But as someone who has had to wear heavy make-up on screen from 5am for years, I'm not a fan."] Ulrika continued: "Most crucially tho, since childhood I've suffered from eczema. On my body - the creases of my arms and legs - on my face - eyes and lips. Make-up has always been the enemy because it's been agony to wear. There were a lot of positive comments about the WORDS I said on the podcast. But a considerable amount about my tanned appearance." She went on to say: "AND how OLD I look. In a few weeks I will be 58. I will never look like the fresh 21yr old that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board. I'm not ashamed to say that I am a sun worshipper and will no doubt pay the price for that. But UV lamps and salt baths, astringent solutions and creams were a feature of my life since I was a small child." She concluded her post adding: "I have uneven pigmentation doubtlessly not helped by ageing. I sometimes use filters in my pics because it's easier than foundation and less painful. I work tirelessly in my garden year round and often in the sun. I rarely sunbathe any more. Haven't had a sun bed for 6 months - which I do occasionally in winter months. Not ashamed." She also urged her trolls to listen to what is being said in a podcast rather than spending time to judge a woman as they "might learn something."
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ulrika Jonsson, 57, hits back at 'nasty and vindictive' comments on her 'ageing' appearance after makeup-free podcast: 'My face has lived quite the life!'
has hit back at 'nasty and vindictive' comments on her 'ageing' appearance after going makeup-free to record a recent podcast. The television presenter and former model, 57, was trolled after appearing on Spencer Matthews ' recent Untapped Podcast which is filmed as well as recorded. Many had commented that she looked 'over-tanned, imperfect and was ageing' in the clips which she has now said made her 'heart hurt' and 'feel awful'. Writing in The Times this weekend she said 'nasty, vindictive and hurtful comments' flooded in as she defended her appearance. She wrote: 'I've fought hard against the whole perception of women being solely about beauty and image. I'm a practical woman and I come with a wealth of experience, kindness and intelligence. 'The fact that I now have wrinkles, lines and jowls should be of no consequence.I know I look older. 'But then I should: I'm a menopausal mother of four whose body and face has lived quite the life.' She added that she had showed up for the podcast recording without makeup as she had forgotten it would be filmed, and was tanned because she had been busy working in her sunny garden all summer. Ulrika went on to explain that while she has tried both Botox and fillers in the past, now she just wants to look her age. She also praised actress Pamela Anderson who in recent years has made several red carpet appearances without makeup. Last week she addressed the trolling in an Instagram post. She said in her post alongside a selfie: 'I feel I need to address something. I don't get a lot of nasty comments - or if I do, I don't see them or send people love in response. 'But a couple of weeks ago I took part in a fab podcast @ to discuss my sobriety with the smart @spencermatthews. 'I wore no make-up. Partly because I kinda forgot that a project for the ears is nowadays also a feast for the eyes. But as someone who has had to wear heavy make-up on screen from 5am for years, I'm not a fan. Ulrika previously hit back at her trolls in a lengthy statement on social media where she defended her 'over-tanned' complexion 'Most crucially tho, since childhood I've suffered from eczema. On my body - the creases of my arms and legs - on my face - eyes and lips. Make-up has always been the enemy because it's been agony to wear. 'There were a lot of positive comments about the WORDS I said on the podcast. But a considerable amount about my tanned appearance. 'AND how OLD I look. In a few weeks I will be 58. I will never look like the fresh 21yr old that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board. 'I'm not ashamed to say that I am a sun worshipper and will no doubt pay the price for that. But UV lamps and salt baths, astringent solutions and creams were a feature of my life since I was a small child. I have uneven pigmentation doubtlessly not helped by ageing. I sometimes use filters in my pics because it's easier than foundation and less painful. 'I work tirelessly in my garden year round and often in the sun. I rarely sunbathe any more. Haven't had a sun bed for 6 months - which I do occasionally in winter months. Not ashamed. 'I have not had a holiday - of any kind - since 2018. That's 7yrs. So, I understand that an over-tanned, imperfect and AGEING face offends you. But try to listen to the words rather than constantly judge women's appearance. You might learn something. And making people feel s**t doesn't make you a hero.' Spencer has since defended her after she was trolled. Sharing a news article about Ulrika's appearance, he said: 'People shouldn't comment on the appearance of others. We stand with Ulrika.' The full statement read: 'We were honoured to have Ulrika Jonsson join Untapped for a powerful, vulnerable, and deeply honest conversation about her journey to sobriety. 'Ulrika's courage in speaking openly - not just about her drinking, but also about ageing, health and self-acceptance, is exactly the kind of voice we aim to amplify on this platform. She showed up authentically and with no filter, and we're proud to stand alongside her in championing substance over surface. 'The episode is a reminder that true strength lies in honesty - not how we look, but in the actions we take, and what we choose to share. 'We're grateful to Ulrika for doing just that'.
Metro
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
The reaction to Ulrika Jonsson's face has made me terrified of ageing
'She needs to lay off the sunbeds'. 'Madge from Benidorm'. '100-year-old neck of a giraffe'. Just three of the comments on Instagram referencing TV presenter and model Ulrika Jonsson's appearance after her latest podcast appearance, where, among other things, she opened up about her trauma and addiction battles. When a woman does this, I see nothing but bravery and strength. But the rest of the world? Well, apparently, what she looks like is far more important. As a result, I've grown terrified of ageing in today's society. Last week, Ulrika, 57, went on Spencer Matthews' Untapped podcast. She spoke frankly about the challenges she faced in giving up drinking, as well as choosing a life of wellness to be present for both herself and her children. It was an empowering listen. The social media comments, however, were flooded with jibes about her skin, speculating about her age with a mocking tone, and demanding to know 'what happened' to her. Consequently, Ulrika felt compelled to hit back, explaining to her followers that she went makeup-free for the record; hence, her complexion looks different. She also proudly declared that, as she progresses into her late fifties, she 'will never look like the fresh 21yr old [sic] that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board'. Ulrika's clapback was perfect, as she stressed that, yes, her appearance is going to change as she ages, and it would be both naïve and foolish to believe otherwise – but the fact that she felt a need to address it at all proves we have a problem. We live in an era of 'Botox in a bottle' and the invention of new cosmetic procedures every other week. It's impossible to open TikTok without a twenty-something influencer trying to flog a ridiculous skincare device to you or urging you to try an anti-ageing hack with zero scientific backing. Gone are the days of allowing yourself to grow old without injectables or surgery. If you're not panicking about the prospect of going grey or doing what you can to prevent wrinkles, even before you've hit 30, the world wants to know why. As a result, everyone has seemingly forgotten what a normal, ageing face looks like and greets it with horror and disgust each time they're reminded that – if it weren't for fillers, laser treatments, lifts, and tucks – it's completely plausible for them to look like that, too. I'm not judging. I fully support doing what you want with your appearance. I also have a lot of grace for the women, in particular, who are condemning other women for looking older. We live in a deeply misogynistic society where every one of us has been violently chewed up and spat back out by diet culture and unrealistic, unattainable beauty standards. But we need to break this cycle. Because I'm left scared of how I'm going to be treated or talked about if I don't go down the route of tweakments and filtering my pictures as I age. Already, I feel societal pressure to prepare my skin for the future. I wear a daily SPF (which, to be honest, is recommended for protecting against skin cancer) in the hopes that it may also prevent wrinkles. I think I love my daily skincare routine, but I'd be lying if I said I did it wholly for fun. I know that even when it feels like a chore, I press on because I think it's essential for maintaining a youthful appearance for as long as I can. But I don't want to fear getting older. I don't want to feel as though I have an expiry date as a woman and that my value and importance decrease with each passing day. As someone who has fought an eating disorder for 15 years now, as well as almost paralysing bouts of depression and anxiety, I view ageing as a privilege. It is such a blessing to grow older when not everyone gets that chance, and, after once being adamant that I wouldn't survive past high school, each day I live now is a gift. Alas, the rest of the world feels differently and is determined to push back their biological clocks as much as possible, making it all the more agonising to merely exist as someone who has higher priorities than fearing developing frown lines or thinning hair. As women, there are already countless factors working against us – whether that be pay disparity, gender-based violence, slut shaming, or medical negligence. Please, let's stop making life even harder by trying to prevent the inevitable. Ulrika Jonsson is far from the first woman to fall victim to age-shaming, and she certainly won't be the last. Even Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson, 58, isn't safe from backlash when she rocks up to a red carpet without makeup. What's more, glam country music queen Dolly Parton, 79, felt the need to warn Sabrina Carpenter, 26, when they collaborated recently, laughing as she told her in a now-viral clip: 'You'll be this old one day!' Sabrina's response had me tearful, as it represented everything we need to be telling each other: 'I know, I can't wait. I hope I look like you!' There's no age limit on beauty. It both breaks my heart and angers me that older women have been made to feel any different. Now, we need to use Ulrika as a springboard. Allow her words to generate just one conversation about stamping out the narrative that a woman must remain bright-eyed and baby-faced and defy the laws of biology long into her adult life, and how insane that notion is. Let Ulrika's defiant stance towards age-shaming trolls be the antidote to the youth-obsessed influencers. More Trending She's not perfect; no one is suggesting that. As a self-proclaimed sun worshipper, there's no doubt this will have caused premature signs of ageing and avoidable damage to her complexion. But regardless of how often she likes to sunbathe, she shouldn't be slated for looking like a normal 57-year-old woman. Everyone, including me, has become so terrified of ageing that they're no longer enjoying being young. And that's no way to live. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: Charli XCX has made smoking cool again – I wish she hadn't MORE: I'm 30 with no kids, but I'm absolutely obsessed with Bluey MORE: From chlorine to scorching sun, these products will look after your hair on holiday
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ulrika Jonsson, British TV presenter shuts down trolls over ageist comments on her appearance
The internet has undeniably amplified our voices. It is a powerful medium enabling connection, solidarity, and advocacy like never before. But for some, this has become a free-for-all for anonymous cruelty, where many confuse the right to express an opinion with the license to hate. The latest target was Ulrika Jonsson, the 57-year-old TV personality and former Gladiators host. Appearing recently on Spencer Matthews' Untapped podcast, Ulrika candidly opened up about sobriety and how she is coping with it. But after clips from the episode were posted online, the conversation was ignored completely, and her appearance became the topic of discussion. Facing a barrage of criticism calling her 'over-tanned' and 'old,' Jonsson took to Instagram to directly address the ageist remarks. 'I feel I need to address something,' Ulrika began alongside a selfie of her in a sunhat. I don't get a lot of nasty comments – or if I do, I don't see them or send people love in response. But a couple of weeks ago I took part in a fab podcast @ to discuss my sobriety with the smart @spencermatthews. ' She explained that she wasn't wearing makeup during the podcast, not only because she'd forgotten, but because she's 'not a fan.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'Since childhood I've suffered from eczema,' she wrote on Instagram. 'On my body – the creases of my arms and legs – on my face, eyes and lips. Make-up has always been the enemy because it's been agony to wear. Challenging the myth of eternal youth Ulrika also pushed back against the unrealistic standards of beauty that often target women in the spotlight. 'In a few weeks I will be 58,' she said. 'I will never look like the fresh 21yr old that used to greet you first thing in the morning by the weather board.' She added, 'I'm not ashamed to say that I am a sun worshipper and will no doubt pay the price for that. But UV lamps and salt baths, astringent solutions and creams were a feature of my life since I was a small child.' This reflection goes beyond vanity. It points to a cultural narrative that treats natural ageing, especially in women, as something to be avoided, hidden, or ridiculed. One of the deeper issues Jonsson's post brings to light is the way women's appearances remain under relentless scrutiny. Men grow old too, but rarely does the internet erupt over their wrinkles or pigmentation. For women, every line seems to need defending. 'I understand that an over-tanned, imperfect and ageing face offends you,' she wrote. 'But try to listen to the words rather than constantly judging women's appearance. You might learn something. And making people feel s*** doesn't make you a hero.' Ironically, the very thing that got overlooked in the comments was the most meaningful part of Jonsson's podcast appearance—her continued sobriety. Speaking to Matthews, she said: 'For me, now sobriety is my priority, even though I used to say 'Oh my children are my priority'. Without my sobriety, I can't be there for my children, or something awful might happen, or whatever else.'
