CMAT shares ‘deep sadness’ over body-shaming after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
CMAT has expressed her deep sadness over body-shaming she has faced following her performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend. The Irish singer-songwriter highlighted the disparity in treatment compared to other artists and emphasized the ongoing nature of the abuse. Despite her success, she feels that her enjoyment is overshadowed by the negative comments about her appearance.
- ▪CMAT, whose real name is Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, addressed online abuse regarding her body after her performance at the festival.
- ▪She noted that the treatment she receives is harsher compared to fellow performers like Zara Larsson and Olivia Dean.
- ▪CMAT expressed that her success is increasingly tarnished by the body-shaming she endures.
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CMAT performs during Radio 1's Big Weekend at Herrington Country Park on 24 May 2026 in Sunderland, UK. The Irish singer has been subjected to online abuse over images of her onstage. Photograph: Katja Ogrin/RedfernsView image in fullscreenCMAT performs during Radio 1's Big Weekend at Herrington Country Park on 24 May 2026 in Sunderland, UK. The Irish singer has been subjected to online abuse over images of her onstage. Photograph: Katja Ogrin/RedfernsCMATCMAT shares ‘deep sadness’ over body-shaming after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performanceThe Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’Emma JoyceFri 29 May 2026 01.04 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 01.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian…
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