Sam Smith has responded online to ignorant and offensive comments by American Radio DJ Howard Stern, who described him as an 'ugly, chubby and gay'.
Stern was discussing Smith on his radio show when he made the controversial comments. Listen to them in full below.
"You know what I like about the guy? He’s an ugly motherfucker," said Stern. "He’s fat, I love it."
Stern's co-host then informed him that Smith was homosexual, before he replied: "Oh is he gay? He looks gay to me. He does seem effeminate. I like that he’s chubby and gay, that’s why I love him. He’s really good, but I feel like ['Stay With Me'] will be his only hit song."
Naturally, Sam Smith took to Twitter and Instagram to respond with disbelief (and a selfie).
Can't believe what I've just read.
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) January 25, 2015
Ignore.
— SAM SMITH (@samsmithworld) January 25, 2015 Listen to Stern's original comments below
Sam Smith's full upcoming UK tour dates are below. For tickets and information, visit here.
16 March - Glasgow, O2 Academy
17 March - Glasgow, O2 Academy
19 March - Manchester, O2 Apollo
20 March - Manchester, O2 ApollO
22 March - Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
23 March - Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
25 March - London, O2 Academy Brixton
26 March - London, O2 Academy Brixton
27 March - London, O2 Academy Brixton
