Weight Watchers admits to using stunt double for Charles Barkley commercials
David Kirchhoff, chief executive officer of Weight Watchers International Inc. admitted to the use of a Barkley stunt double in recent commercials after photos were released yesterday by Paparazzi. The photos, which are now going viral over the internet, show the real Charles Barkley golfing at his favorite Miami Beach Golf Course.
The CEO of Weight Watchers told reporters that the stunt double was never planned as a permanent replacement, rather his use was suggested after Barkley failed to lose more than 5 pounds after months of religious dieting. Barkley’s stunt double (New Jersey native Tom Johnson), told reporters that he first got the idea to apply for the position after seeing a job posting on the Weight Watcher’s forum pages. “Friends and family have always told me that I’d make a great Charles Barkley, now I’m finally living up to their expectations.”
