Karishma Vijay, winner of The Apprentice 2026, has spoken publicly about her struggles with mental health and body image. In an Instagram video, she stated that despite recent major life events, she is not doing well. Over the past year she moved home, launched a skincare business called Kishkin, appeared on and won The Apprentice, became engaged, and began planning a wedding while growing her company. Although her schedule includes content creation, marketing, podcasts, interviews and award ceremonies, she described feeling exhausted and having neglected her wellbeing. She noted she is now at her heaviest weight and cited constant fatigue as her main concern rather than appearance. Vijay said she plans to return to regular exercise and mindful eating but expressed uncertainty about sustaining the effort alongside other commitments. The post received supportive comments from viewers, including fellow contestant Rothna Akhtar. Vijay was praised for her consistent performance on the BBC series and announced her engagement shortly before the final episode aired.
