Does size matter?

[NoMercy]

Kelly Clarkson (currently belting out her latest hit on XF), Adele... Both curve girls.

Does that make them any less worthy of stardom than their over-skinny counterparts?

I think the public place too much emphasis on physical appearance. Do you agree?

[Old_Geezer]

You could join us at 'Onwards and Downwards' if you like, NoMercy.

[Barmaid]

Recently, I have listened a lot to Caro Emerald - only realised the other day she is no stick insect. I couldn't give a monkeys since I think she's got a great voice.

I do think the public place too much emphasis on physical appearance, hence the initial reaction to Susan Boyle.

[ummmm]

I think women look better with a bit of weight on.

[sara3]

sorry.. wrong thread ;o)

[jackthehat]

Where's joeluke.....? :o)

I think Adele and Caro Emerald are fab........since she's lost weight Alison Moyet seems to have lost her voice, too. :o(

I think it is very refreshing seeing/hearing artists who are succeeding 'in spite' of what the magazines, etc. are telling them is a preferable look.

[NoMercy]

I appreciate the invite, O G... But I am rather on the small side myself.

I think Adele and KC are both incredible vocalist. They do not deserve the censure they get.

[erin-x]

I agree with Ummmm... they look healthy unlike some other celebs. I think it's crazy when girls like Demi Lovato are called fat.. http://www.dailymail....disorder-bulimia.html
Just look at her! I would kill for an hourglass figure like hers!!

[cazzz1975]

I like to see a variety of shapes, sizes and ages on TV.

I like adele but I do worry that eventually she will give in to the pressure on her to slim down

[NoMercy]

Indeed, Cazzz. Why should she be made to feel bad about herself?

[ummmm]

Look at Sophie Dahl....she looked way better when she was bigger.

[sherrardk]

I have always been slim, but looked much better when my face had a bit more weight to it (didn't loose it on purpose), must be getting older.

[cazzz1975]

I suppose they give in to the nasty comments and drop the weight for a quiet life, a lot of people cannot bear to see larger people on TV.

[bobthefisherman]

All the more worthy for not trying to look like an everyday magazine model....
They are concentrating on their real talent, and it really makes a difference......
It's good to hear great music - Adele, Caro Emerald etc. instead of all the manufactured rubbish in the charts......
And besides, I'm not over keen on very thin girls :-)

[Barmaid]

I'm not entirely sure that men really like really skinny girls Bob. I'm no lightweight - more curvaceous and my man can't get enough!

[boxtops]

Size shouldn't matter - Kiri te Kanawa was no skinny lass.

[cazzz1975]

I am always told that kelly brook is a mans ideal

[ChuckFickens]

Musically.... who cares what any musician looks like, it's what you hear that's the important part.

Physically, people should look healthy and there's no fixed size that covers that.

[bobthefisherman]

Well, personally, I don't like skinny girls Barmaid,
My missus is nice and cuddly, and she never says she feels too big or too small, she's just happy how she is......