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The Week Trending - Why Are So Many People Commenting On Adele's Weight Loss?

Adele took to Instagram this week to thank fans for their well-wishes on her birthday, and to pay tr...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:15 PM - 8 May 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

The Week Trending - Why Are So Many People Commenting On Adele's Weight Loss?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:15 PM - 8 May 2020

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Adele took to Instagram this week to thank fans for their well-wishes on her birthday, and to pay tribute to frontline workers for their efforts during the current pandemic.

It was the singer's first social media post in several months, and people immediately drew attention to her weight loss rather than her words.

But is it appropriate to comment on someone else's weight?

Roe McDermott and Damien McLoughlin joined us for The Week Trending to discuss this story and more.

Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.


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