Josie Gibson, 41, recently shared a video on Instagram showcasing her session in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber as part of alternative healing. The This Morning host appeared relaxed inside the compact chamber, wearing an oxygen mask and a black sports bra that highlighted her weight loss. She flashed a peace sign to the camera with a positive vibe.
Understanding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen chambers enable patients to inhale pure oxygen at 1.5 to three times normal atmospheric pressure. Medical professionals use this treatment for conditions like decompression sickness and serious infections. It elevates blood oxygen levels, accelerates tissue repair, minimizes swelling, and supports overall healing.
Josie captioned the post: ‘Some women treat themselves to designer handbags and some women treat themselves to hyperbaric oxygen chamber #alternativehealing.’ The reason for her therapy remains undisclosed.
Strictly Come Dancing Buzz
Recent reports indicate Josie has entered advanced talks to join this year’s Strictly Come Dancing as the first celebrity contestant. The BBC show, set to launch in September with a refreshed lineup after dismissing several professional dancers, views her down-to-earth charm as a viewer draw.
Sources close to the production note that BBC executives have pursued Josie for years, especially after missing her to ITV’s I’m A Celebrity three years ago. They believe her warm, engaging personality will revitalize the new-look series and resonate with audiences.
The BBC is also considering changes to its long-standing hosting duo, Claudia Winkleman, 54, and Tess Daly, 57.
Career Highlights and Recent Challenges
Josie rose to fame by winning the 11th series of Big Brother in 2010 with the highest public vote percentage ever. She joined This Morning as a competition announcer in 2019, earning her first presenting slot two years later. She now co-hosts regularly with Ben Shephard, Cat Deeley, Dermot O’Leary, and Alison Hammond.
In 2023, a fierce bidding war ended with her on I’m A Celebrity, where she placed fourth. Josie has also featured on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Loose Women, The Jump, Cooking with the Stars, and The Masked Singer UK.
Days ago, Josie opened up about the stresses of single motherhood. She shares seven-year-old son Reggie with her ex-partner and has cautioned: ‘Mums don’t look up to me. I’m juggling, I’m struggling, I’m stressed. I am just like any other mum out there. It’s all a juggle and it’s all a learning curve and I am just trying to hold it together.’
She prefers part-time work at This Morning to prioritize parenting: ‘I only get to be a mum once and you never get that time back. I need to be down this neck of the woods. I love the West Country. That’s where I’m from. That’s where I feel myself and that’s where I feel like I can grow.’
Personal Life and Home Renovations
Josie has puzzled neighbors by remaining in the West Country despite her TV success. She relocated to a caravan with Reggie last year during major home renovations, which she documents on Josie Gibson’s Big Country Build. Insiders reveal she embraces a simple life and would stay in the caravan indefinitely, though she seeks a stable partner.
Fans speculated romance after spotting her with social media star Sam Wolfenden, dubbed the ‘world’s hottest farrier,’ at Cheltenham earlier this month. However, he is engaged to childhood sweetheart Grace Richardson since 2019; the couple shares a daughter. Sources suggest Sam kept his relationship private to enhance his online image.
Sources indicate Josie yearns for family stability: ‘Josie will sing it from the rooftops: she wants to settle down with a nice man and give her son a stable family life. You can tell from the way she talks she’s been burned in the past, but she’s still optimistic. She is someone who loves being in love and often gives relationship advice to those going through it.’
She requires no luxury to find happiness, focusing instead on a reliable partner.
