American Idol's Bo Bice Explains Sudden Weight Loss  1/26/06

ON THE NEXT "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD:" "AMERICAN IDOL'S" BO BICE TALKS ABOUT HIS DRAMATIC WEIGHT LOSS

Bice: "I've Lost A Little Bit Of Weight. That's What Happens When You Have To Get Gastrointestinal Surgery."

BURBANK, Calif. - January 25, 2006- On the next "Access Hollywood," "American Idol's" Bo Bice talks about his dramatic weight loss. The interview airs on "Access Hollywood," Wednesday, January 25, 2006 (Log on to AccessHollywood.com to check local time and station).

After undergoing surgery for an intestinal blockage that caused him to drop out of last Summer's American Idol Tour, the 30-year-old singer and guitar-playing sensation lost 30 to 35 pounds. After looking at some recent pictures of himself, a surprised Bice said, "Wow, yeah, I've lost a little bit of weight. That's what happens when you have to get gastrointestinal surgery."

Bice adds, "I've luckily gained about 10 pounds back. I was kind of small while recuperating and I'm glad to have gained some weight back. I'm going to be healthy for my family and I want to be healthy so I can go out and tour to be with the fans."

Bice also offers up some advice to the new "American Idol" contestants, "They should cherish this time and really just use this time to grow as a person and as a professional, just step it up."

"Access Hollywood" is produced by NBC and distributed by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution. Rob K Silverstein is the executive producer.

Source: Access Hollywood Press Release