James Talmadge Brown, an American sportscaster renowned for hosting The James Brown Show and The NFL Today on CBS Sports, recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The three-time Emmy winner who received his Lifetime Achievement award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science on May 22, 2024, didn’t just gain attention from people for his achievement and his significant change in physique.
Furthermore, several of James Brown’s fans and followers noticed his drastic weight loss, which made people speculate that the CBS sportscaster might be suffering from a long-term illness or health issues that caused the change in his appearance.
Highlights
- James Brown’s significant weight loss made people speculate that he might be suffering from long-term illness.
- He lost 74 pounds in 2017 after facing criticism from his colleagues.
- James followed several strict diet plans to lose weight, including a Christian weight loss program.
Many people commented on his pictures, asking if James Brown was doing well and curious about the real reason behind his weight loss or if he had any sickness. Others stated that he looked great in his new appearance and seemed to be in perfect health condition.
Some people might also have mistaken James Brown with the late American singer, dancer, and musician who passed away at the age of 73 from congestive heart failure.
However, despite curiosity and speculations, CBS sportscaster James Brown hasn’t revealed any illness or health issues related to his weight loss.
James Brown lost 74 pounds in 2017 after facing criticism from colleagues!
After facing criticism about his weight, James Brown committed to his wealth loss journey, which helped him lose 74 pounds in 2017.
Moreover, James Brown, who weighed 292 pounds earlier, was able to reduce 25 percent of his weight, stunning his colleagues and fans with his impressive slim appearance.
Before his significant weight loss, the CBS sportscaster lost weight several times, including his 40-pound weight loss in 2010, by following a strict diet plan and eating Greek organic yogurt, maple syrup, and raw sunflower seeds.
James Brown also tried to maintain weight by hiring a nutritionist in 2008 and loading his plate with more fish and vegetables in small portions. In a Sports Spectrum Podcast, he shared his struggles during his weight loss journey.
Likewise, James stated, “You Know, I had been battling this for quite some time, I would always tease and say when I started doing football, I really threw myself into the job and Howie Long, my colleague at Fox, used to tease with a bunch of his buddies.“
James Brown continued by saying that Howie Long said he looked like a swollen tick, which was not a good compliment.
He also revealed that he went to the studio one Sunday excited to tell his colleagues he had lost five pounds; Howie didn’t smile or encourage him. Instead, Howie stated, “That’s like taking a cup of water out of the Atlantic Ocean. Talk to me when you’ve really lost some weight.“
Moreover, this motivated James Brown to follow a strict weight loss plan. James also stated that a Christian doctor developed his weight-loss program and that the numbers used all have Biblical connotations.
Additional Information
- James Brown was born on February 25, Washington, D.C., United States, to father John Brown and mother Maryann Brown. He started playing basketball while attending DeMatha Catholic High School.
- He graduated from Harvard University with a degree in American Government. James also played basketball for the team, receiving All-Ivy League honors, and was the Harvard Basketball Hall of Fame.
- James Brown worked as a host for the NFL on Fox’s pregame show and was later the lead studio host for the NHL on Fox.
- He lives with his wife Dorothy and daughter Katrina in Bethesda, Maryland, his wife’s birth town. James has three granddaughters and one grandson.
