RHOSLC's Heather Gay Claps Back at Claim She's Become a "Mean Girl" Since Losing Weight

Heather Gay has gained a new sense of self since shedding some pounds.

However, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star clapped back at claims her personality has changed since losing weight last year with the help of an Ozempic-like semaglutide medication.

During the Bravo series' Jan. 22 season five reunion episode, host Andy Cohen put Heather in the hot seat by reading a question from a fan who accused the Bad Mormon author of gaining an "edge" after her transformation, adding, "Can you see how you were giving mean girl energy this season?"

"That's just an interesting read," Heather fired back. "I guess when I was heavier, I was more of an underdog so it was okay when I stuck up for myself. Season one Heather had a lot more confidence than this girl sitting here. This show strips you of your ego, it strips you of your confidence."

The 50-year-old added that, prior to losing more than 20 pounds, "I had to fight a lot harder battles and I was a lot meaner and I brought a lot more anger and rage than this season for sure."

Heather even reflected on how she didn't always feel 100 percent secure in her body during RHOSLC's early seasons.

"You have to have a lot more confidence to show up when no clothes fit," she admitted. "I'm wearing a stretchy jumpsuit, I'm next to all of these beautiful women. You have to have confidence in spades to do this whole show."

The mother of three even got emotional defending herself from negative commentors.

"Because I am happy and I am proud of myself," she continued, "and I don't want that to make me meaner. I am different, but it has nothing to do with the fact that I took medication to make me lose weight."

Heather has previously gotten candid about feeling criticized for using an injectable Type 2 diabetes drug to slim down, despite the Ozempic trend taking the world by storm in recent years.

"I've been shamed for just about everything and anything," she told E! News in September. "I got shamed for being overweight and I got shamed for being on medication. So, you can't win."