Pat O'Brien Out of Rehab - Into Junk Food

Pat O'Brien is out of rehab, but execs at "The Insider" are mum about his future.

Our spies spotted POB at Gelson's market in Pacific Palisades last Saturday. He looked painfully, painfully thin with sunburned skin -- "bordering on scorched" we're told. He loaded up on at least ten cans of Pringles and a bunch of bags of M&M's. At one point he was at the deli waiting for his number to be called, when a woman recognized him and started the whole "Oh my God," thing. Pat wanted no part of it and just bailed. Guess he didn't find it "so f***in' hot."

We called "The Insider" to find out if POB is coming back. A spokesperson told TMZ, "At this time Pat O'Brien is focused on his recovery and it's inappropriate to comment on rumors about the show."

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61. God bless you Pat. Many of us have taken the same road you have and have found life to be so much better sober. I won't tell you what you already know. Just know that there are people like myself who are wishing you well and all good things always. Be good to yourself, you deserve it.

Posted at 2:16PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Linda L

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Posted at 2:20PM on Mar 12th 2008 by PORTUGALJACKJACK

63. Poor sick dude needs Dr.Drew!!

Posted at 2:28PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Tom

64. Phlatulant Phil??????????????????????????????

Posted at 2:31PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Adriana

65. IT WAS SAID HE REALLY HAS AIDS

Posted at 2:39PM on Mar 12th 2008 by MONTI

66. Like someone earlier implied.....THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD....PAT, OUR, RATHER MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. Hang in there....keep keeping on & dont give up. piss on what people say...its YOUR life, not theirs....
You are missed & nobody can replace you....

Posted at 3:15PM on Mar 12th 2008 by lilysmom

67. Sad as this is for anyone....how about the homeless on the streets wondering where they will sleep and where their next meal will come from. I shed not tear for this friggin idiot.

Posted at 3:33PM on Mar 12th 2008 by reality chick

68. IT'S SAD ENOUGH THAT THIS MAN HAS COMPLETLY LOST HIS WAY....

IT'S EVEN MORE SAD TO READ THE INSULTS TOWARD HIM !
THOSE ARE THE PEOPLE I PITY THE MOST !!

I GUESS THERE ARE DIFFERENT WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO LOSE THEIR WAY.

EVEN THOUGH I DO NOT WATCH HIS PROGRAM I CERTAINLY DO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS RECOVERY !

Posted at 3:53PM on Mar 12th 2008 by KRISSY

69. I wish him the best. However, it is very hypocritical to gossip on all the Brittney's, Lohan, Ritchie and know you're involved yourself with drinking and drugs. Guess he's the Elliot Spitzer of ET.

Posted at 3:56PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Cindy

70. POB and LARA are word whores, they'll say absolutely anything the writers put in front of them, rumors, untruths, speculations, innuendo from "sources" who live under bridges. And INSIDER says "it's inappropriate to comment on rumors"???? that is what they do! I wonder how POB likes the barrel being pointed in his direction? Maybe waking up face down in his own sick too many times has taught him some lessons and he won't return to TV's darkside.

Posted at 3:57PM on Mar 12th 2008 by jonesy

71. Part of recovery for alcoholics is munchies. It's better to get a carb fix with something quick than to drink instead. It pisses me off that woman at the deli doing the "OMG" thing. I cannot stand idiot people like that!!! What a freak. That's exactly the kind of crap that would cause someone in recovery to slip. How embarrassing for POB. He was probably just trying to stock up so he could zone at home while he gets his sea legs back. I wonder if he got out too soon. His nerves should be a bit more steady. Maybe that stupid woman really freaked him out. He's got a long way to go, obviously. If I was him, I would have slapped that stupid bitch. (Not really. Can I say that?) Good luck, Pat. You need to get some Campral! Ask your doctor. It works!

Posted at 4:01PM on Mar 12th 2008 by Bobby G

72. replaced by donnie osmond i have read

Posted at 3:58PM on Mar 12th 2008 by mambo320

73. LEAVE THE MAN ALONE,LET HIM RECOVER IN PEACE.DON'T BE AN A******.

Posted at 4:00PM on Mar 12th 2008 by JACKRABBIT

74. What a shame there is sucha lack of compassion in this world. THERE BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD....know what that means people? THAT COULD BE YOU....don't matter WHAT his illness or addiction is....
We'll pray for you Pat & hope u have a quick recovery & that you'll be feeling better soon. Keep the faith & may God be with you....hang in there my friend!!! we miss you!

Posted at 4:03PM on Mar 12th 2008 by lilysmom

75. He needs to spend more time at a library and less time binging.

Posted at 4:09PM on Mar 12th 2008 by John Taube

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