How skinny do you have to be to be a top pop star? If you were to take your cue from the likes of Girls Aloud, you'd be stuck on a diet of fresh air and now the curse has struck none other than X Factor success story, Leona Lewis. She might be the first solo British female singer to have a number one single in the US for 21 years, but her advisors are suggesting that she lose some weight to see her star rise higher. Does having a small dress size equal big success?
A source explained to the Sun: “Leona has done brilliantly in the US. But some of her team thinks she needs to be a bit sexier if she wants to have the longevity of female artists like Mariah, Janet Jackson or Madonna." Why, because she'll need the physical stamina?
Touted as the fitness guru to work away any of Leona's potential excess pounds is Patricia Gay, the woman responsible for helping Mariah Carey firm up.
“They think that having Leona train with Patricia would be a treat for her because she adores Mariah. She will go to Patricia’s base in the Caribbean for some intensive sessions and then Patricia will visit her regularly to continue the project.”
Are these people seeing the same, slim Leona that I'm seeing? And why are they so keen to burden the poor girl with an eating disorder so early in her career? Is skipping meals the new rehab?
[via the Sun]