A group of Slimming World consultants from Cornwall were congratulated on helping slimmers to lose weight and change their lives by singer and TV presenter Peter Andre.

The team were delighted to get a chance to cuddle up to Peter when he presented the annual Slimming World Awards.

Sarah Harris, one of the consultants, said: "We couldn’t be prouder of our members. Throughout 2017 they have lost fantastic amounts of weight, with many of them hitting their target weights, improving their health and boosting their confidence.

“It’s so rewarding to see people being able to do things that they didn’t think were possible before losing weight, whether that’s having more energy, feeling happier, wearing smaller clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or doing more with their family and friends. Every week we feel extremely lucky to play even a small part in people’s achievements and we felt very honoured to represent our Slimming World groups at the Slimming World Awards.

“Cuddling up to Peter was a real treat. He was bowled over by the difference Slimming World makes to people’s lives and it reminded us what important and privileged roles we have as consultants. Now we’re heading into 2018 super motivated to support even more people in Cornwall to be inspired to lose weight and lead healthier and happier lives.”

Peter Andre added: “It was an honour to be invited to present the Slimming World Awards. I met so many incredible people who had lost amazing amounts of weight and transformed themselves – inside and out."