Kathy Hilton fell for an AI diet scam supposedly backed by Oprah and Dr. Oz — why it ‘messed up’ her system
Kathy Hilton admitted she fell for a fake AI-generated diet scam that falsely claimed endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama. The so-called 'Jell-O diet,' which included gelatin, vinegar, and baking soda, caused her severe bloating and digestive issues. Experts dismiss the diet as pseudoscience and warn against its potential health risks.
- ▪Kathy Hilton followed a fake AI-generated 'Jell-O diet' that falsely claimed support from Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, and other celebrities.
- ▪The diet, which included gelatin, vinegar, and baking soda, caused Hilton significant bloating and digestive discomfort.
- ▪AI-generated videos promoting the diet feature fabricated endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Mehmet Oz.
- ▪Nutrition experts state there is no evidence the diet leads to sustainable weight loss and warn it may harm digestive health.
- ▪The scam has spread widely on social media, using deepfake-like technology to mimic celebrity voices and appearances.
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Nutrition Kathy Hilton fell for an AI diet scam supposedly backed by Oprah and Michelle Obama — why it ‘messed up’ her system By Rachel Sacks Published May 4, 2026, 10:26 a.m. ET Experts have warned that we’re heading for an AI-fueled “dementia crisis” — but Kathy Hilton’s already had her own AI-fueled tummy crisis. On the season 15 reunion of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” that aired last week, Hilton, 67, admitted that she’d been duped by a fake AI diet which she thought was endorsed by Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Kelly Clarkson and even Michelle Obama. But the “Jell-O diet” was not just fake — it also caused some GI issues. 3 “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Kathy Hilton fell for a fake viral diet that she says messed with her system.
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