A TEAM of weight loss consultants got the chance to meet a television presenter as they celebrated a successful year.

The Slimming World consultants from Penarth met presenter Stephen Mulhern when he hosted the annual Slimming World Awards.

He co-hosted the event with the organisation’s founder and chairwoman Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE.

Joanne Evans said meeting Stephen was a wonderful way to round off a great 12 months for Slimming World, as well as a brilliant way to get ready for another successful year.

She said: "We couldn’t be prouder of our members.

"They’ve lost fantastic amounts of weight throughout 2016, with many of them making their weight loss dreams come true by hitting their target weight, improving their health and confidence, and more.

"It’s so rewarding to see people being able to do things that they didn’t think possible before losing weight, whether that’s having more energy and confidence, wearing smaller clothes, taking up new hobbies, reducing medication or doing more with their family and friends.

"Every week we feel so lucky to play even a small part in people’s achievements and we felt very honoured to represent our Slimming World groups when we met Stephen."

Mr Mulhern, who presents Catchphrase, Britain’s Got More Talent and Big Star’s Little Stars, said he was thrilled to meet the Slimming World consultants at the event, which was held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre.

He added: "I’m known for my magic tricks and there was definitely magic in the air at the Slimming World Awards.

"The stories I heard from people who had lost amazing amounts of weight and transformed themselves – inside and out – were so inspirational."

Slimming World's Mr Sleek 2016, Barry man Martin Woodsford says 2016 was a big year for Slimming World, with the organisation welcoming hundreds of thousands of new members and hopes 2017 will be just as successful.

He said: "Lots of people will be making resolutions to lose weight and improve their health this New Year.

"I truly believe that joining a local Slimming World group is the best way for people to lose weight and learn new habits.

"I’d love anyone who’s thinking about losing weight this January to join us."

For more information, call 0344 897 8000 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk to find your nearest group.