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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Tom Grennan says therapy helps with his body dysmorphia
Singer Tom Grennan has said having therapy has helped him with issues around body dysmorphia, calling himself his "own biggest critic". Speaking on You About? - the performer's BBC podcast with his best friend, broadcaster Roman Kemp - Grennan spoke about how it affected him. "I definitely have body dysmorphia," he said. "I'm always constantly thinking I am bigger than I am. Or I'm always pinching my belly. It's not a healthy mindset at all, and I fully admit that." Eating patterns and gym training habits, he noted, can have a big impact on his mental health. "Sometimes I wouldn't be training for the purpose of staying fit," he added. "I'd have a binge with eating and then I'd be like, 'I need to go and train now to make sure these calories or this food isn't put on to me - which is an unhealthy way of being." Feelings of guilt often follow eating binges, he admitted. For example, when one biscuit turns into half a packet, he said, he can be left thinking: "I'm gonna be fat. I'm gonna be so unfit." With reference to how he viewed himself and his own body, the Little Bit of Love singer continued: "I'm at home in the mirror going to my missus, 'I'm fat' and she's like, 'are you alright? You're not'." He said he had been "scared of going back" to an unhealthy lifestyle. "I always think I need to stay at this point." The singer from Bedford has previously spoken on the same podcast about how being physically attacked on a night out when he was younger changed his life and sent him "spiralling". In the latest episode, the 30-year-old revealed he was in "a good place with it" right now, regarding his body dysmporhia, after having had therapy which he finds helps to "actually love yourself more". What is body dysmorphia? According to the NHS website, body dysmorphia - or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) - is "a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others." It affects both men and women of all ages but is most common in teenagers and young adults. "Having BDD does not mean you're vain or self-obsessed," it continues. "It can be very upsetting and have a big impact on your life." Symptoms can include worrying a lot about a specific area of your body and spending a lot of time comparing your looks with other people's, as well as either looking at yourself in the mirror a lot or avoiding mirrors entirely. People with body dysmorphia also go to a lot of effort to conceal flaws with clothes and make-up, or pick at their skin. TV and radio presenter Kemp shared some of his own experiences with Grennan on the pressures of body image and around weight in show business. "I can't look at a picture of myself if it's on the day because it will upset me for the rest of the day," the One Show host noted. "I'll be judging everything, and it won't be about what I'm actually doing, it'll be about how I look. And I don't want to live like that." The former model recalled witnessing one extreme example of such pressures for one young woman at a fashion show in Milan. "We were doing the rehearsal, and she fainted on stage," he remembered. "We tried to give her food, because she needs to eat, but [she was] straight up refusing," he added. "I saw that on a regular basis." Kemp also recounted how someone in a pub recently told him he looked "a lot fatter on telly". He said: "I fluctuate a lot, but that's just because sometimes you'll be working more, like anyone." On Tuesday, Grennan went on to tell BBC Breakfast how he had channelled some hard life lessons, heartbreak and advice from his mum too into his new album, Everywhere I Went, Led Me to Where I Didn't Want to Be. "I was lost and I was young and I was stupid sometimes, and my mum could see something wasn't right," said the singer, who has two previous number one albums to his name. "And a lot of people could see, but I was very much [like], 'no I need to be going full at it and doing everything I can to become a big star' or whatever." He added: "But actually none of that matters. Peace of mind is my mantra at the moment. "When you've got peace of mind everything falls into place and you can see your way out of anything." If you are affected by this article you can access support and information at BBC Action Line. The 'ugly truth' about Body Dysmorphic Disorder Tom Grennan opens up about therapy and impostor syndrome Tom Grennan encourages mental health discussions Tom Grennan to play 'intimate' gig ahead of tour
Wales Online
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Roman Kemp watched dad Martin Kemp act in sex scenes on TV while sitting next to him
Roman Kemp watched dad Martin Kemp act in sex scenes on TV while sitting next to him The former Spandau Ballet bassist has many acting credits to his name, including the 1992 romance-comedy film Daydream Believer (Image: Channel 4 ) Roman Kemp has watched his dad Martin Kemp have sex in TV shows and films - whilst sitting on the sofa next to him. The former Spandau Ballet bassist has many acting credits to his name, including the 1992 romance-comedy film Daydream Believer, where he played Digby Olsen, the love interest of Nell Tiscowitz (Miranda Otto), and starred in EastEnders as Steve Owen, the spouse of Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) from 1998 until 2002. But Roman, 32, was not fussed about seeing his dad's alter egos have passionate romps because he knew it was acting. Asked by singer Tom Grennan, 30, about how he and Martin, 63, feel about watching sex scenes together on Celebrity Gogglebox, Roman admitted on the latest episode of their You About? podcast: "If there's a sex scene, then I'm watching it with my dad. "Like, I don't care. Bro, I've watched my dad in sex scenes sitting next to him. Do you know what I mean? That's weird." Roman has also watched his dad's characters die on TV - referring to Steve being killed in a car crash and explosion, following a high-speed car chase with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in EastEnders in 2002. Article continues below He added: "I've seen my dad die in different ways. I've seen him have sex with different people. "It's weird. But also, at the end of the day, it's acting, and we know what's on the screen is acting." Tom revealed he and his dad - also called Martin - have never shared a conversation about sex. The Little Bit of Love hitmaker explained: "I've never had a conversation about sex ever with my dad. "He's a Catholic Irishman. He'd be like shoo it off. He'd be like, 'No, no, no.'" Roman sometimes "dreads" doing the star-studded version of the Channel 4 reality show - where celebrities and their friends or family members join them on the sofa and react to some of the hottest TV shows and films - because of Martin embarrassing him. Article continues below Roman explained: "I sometimes dread doing Gogglebox because he's about to say some absolute horrific s*** to me that I didn't know about to get a reaction from me. "But we do laugh so much."
Metro
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Tom Grennan undergoes surgery to remove metal plates from his jaw
Chart-topping singer Tom Grennan required surgery on an old jaw injury (Picture: John Phillips/Bafta/Getty Images for Bafta) Tom Grennan has undergone some pretty intense surgery to remove metal plates from his jaw. The 30-year-old singer was hospitalised at the age of 18 after being attacked by a group of strangers in his hometown of Bedford. As a result, he needed to have screws and metal plates fitted to his jaw to fix his injuries. However, the plates recently started to cause complications, so he underwent another operation earlier this year to have them taken out. He told The Times newspaper: 'They were pushing themselves out of my gums … [Having surgery] was a relief for me. I'm no longer reminded of that time in my life. 'It was like I closed the door, and that was me being released, I suppose.' The songwriter started experiencing complications with the metal plates in his jaw (Picture: Instagram) At the age of 18, Tom was attacked by a group of strangers in his hometown (Picture: Farrell/Backgrid) During the interview, Tom admitted the attack left him with lasting physical and mental injuries, and it took him years to recover. 'I think that was the first time my world came crashing down, the first time I really knew what it was like to be depressed, to feel suicidal, like nobody loved me. 'From one little thing that somebody did. One punch caused an earthquake, a tsunami. It took me years to open up.' However, he credited the trauma from the attack with leading him to embrace songwriting and kickstart his creativity. 'The attack was horrible, but it allowed me to open up another part of my mind. I'd never written a song before it,' he revealed. As well as having surgery on his jaw this year, Tom also went under the knife to fix a tendon injury, and he recently admitted the recovery process has been tough as he battled anxiety issues. Tom is admired by fans for speaking openly about his mental health (Picture: David Fisher/Global/Shutterstock) Tom told MailOnline last month: 'I'm a person like everybody who suffers with anxiety and mental health. 'I've got a bad ankle; I've had to have an operation to get a tendon rebuilt, so I was in a boot for eight weeks. It's not good; it's a long recovery. 'So we'll see what I can do. I'm going to have to get it strapped up—I'm still not comfortable with it. I think that's where a lot of my anxiousness over the past few months has come from.' The Little Bit of Love hitmaker has long spoken openly about his mental health. In conversation with Roman Kemp for mental health charity YoungMinds last year, Tom reflected on feeling like he was in a 'sinking hole' when he was younger. 'I couldn't get out of bed,' he admitted. 'I thought the whole world was against me. I thought I wasn't good enough. I never had been somebody who would talk about my feelings, especially to my friends and not to my parents, either. In recent years, he's become one of the most recognisable voices on UK radio (Picture: PA Wire) Later this year, Tom will head out on his biggest tour to date, performing in arenas up and down the country (Picture: Farrell/Backgrid) 'So then I started to just write little notes in a notepad and then picked up a guitar.' As he began processing his own emotions, it also allowed Tom to open up to his mum and form a deeper connection with her. The star first found fame as the guest vocalist on Chase & Status's All Goes Wrong in 2016 and has gone on to become a huge presence in the UK music scene. Tom released his debut album in 2018, which peaked at number five in the charts, before his next two records both hit number one. Later this year, he'll embark on his biggest ever tour, playing in arenas across the country. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chart topping star left fuming over Ed Sheeran's Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
Music fans were thrilled when Ed Sheeran made an unscheduled appearance at the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival over the weekend - but a fellow music star had good reason to be less impressed Fans were delighted by Ed Sheeran's secret set at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool on Saturday. But there was one person who was a bit miffed over the unexpected appearance. I hear Tom Odell wasn't best pleased about the Shape of You star's surprise performance. Starting his set at 1.30pm on the Main Stage, Ed's appearance at 1.15pm on the New Music stage drew the crowds to him - and it didn't go unnoticed by Tom. 'Tom was expecting a big crowd for his performance but when Ed's show was announced everyone flocked to his tent and he wasn't happy,' said one source. Despite the mishap, the Big Weekend festival has been a hit for music fans - as other stars have unexpectedly appeared on stage. On Friday, Little Bit of Love singer Tom Grennan drove the crowds wild when he invited Spice Girls icon Mel C to join him on stage where they performed a duet of her song, When You're Gone. Tom said after his set on the Main Stage at Sefton Park: 'Mel is a good mate of mine, but she's a Scouse legend too so it just felt the perfect chance to do something a bit special together - thankfully she was up for it! "The whole event was just a brilliant experience and getting a few mates out on stage to join me really gave it an extra bit of something on top, but doing something marking the memory of the Hillsborough victims just felt right. 'Mel is such a supporter of that cause too, she really understands what it means to local people and has been involved with raising money for the support group over the years.' Wearing a retro Everton shirt while Mel wore a 90s Liverpool kit, the pair talked movingly about 'uniting the city' with Tom later adding: 'It's a special city with an amazing history, and obviously an incredible sporting rivalry, so hopefully we managed to get the tone just right. 'There were a few bantery boos from the Everton fans when Mel came out in the retro Liverpool kit, so I ran backstage and changed into an old Everton one to redress the balance, it seemed to go down well. 'Hopefully people had a great time as well as taking a second to remember the 97 people who lost their lives as a result of the Hillsborough disaster.' Tom was also joined by local rockers The Zutons, YouTuber KSI and pal Ella Henderson. Saturday's line-up saw Sam Fender, Sugababes, Myles Smith and Blossoms take to the stage on the Main Stage. And Canadian pop babe Tate McRae, American singing sisters HAIM, and British country group Mumford & Sons were among performers taking to the Main Stage on Sunday. The Mirror also caught up with The Saturdays star Mollie King at the music event - with the star appearing days after her triumphant return to the air following her most recent maternity leave. 'It's so good to be back,' she told me - and said she was made up to be reunited with co-host Matt Edmonson. 'I've missed this guy. He was the first person to visit and meet the little one.' The Saturdays star welcomed her second daughter, Lilliana, with cricketer Stuart Broad last December.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Tom Grennan discusses friendship with Mel C after showstopping Big Weekend duet
Tom Grennan was one of the performers at the 2025 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival where he took to the Main Stage - and drove fans wild when he brought out Mel C to join him Tom Grennan has opened up about his surprising friendship with Spice Girls icon Mel C. The 29-year-old Little Bit of Love singer was one of the star performers at the 2025 Radio 1 Big Weekend in Liverpool. Taking to the stage on Friday, the star, who is from Bedford, was joined by I Turn to You singer Mel, 51, where they sang together. The duo entertained the crowds by sharing anecdotes as well as singing Mel's hit song When You're Gone, which she originally performed with Bryan Adams. Tom said after his set on the Main Stage at Sefton Park: 'Mel is a good mate of mine, but she's a Scouse legend too so it just felt the perfect chance to do something a bit special together - thankfully she was up for it! 'The whole event was just a brilliant experience and getting a few mates out on stage to join me really gave it an extra bit of something on top, but doing something marking the memory of the Hillsborough victims just felt right. 'Mel is such a supporter of that cause too, she really understands what it means to local people and has been involved with raising money for the support group over the years.' Wearing a retro Everton shirt while Mel wore a 90s Liverpool kit, the pair talked movingly about 'uniting the city' with Tom later adding: 'It's a special city with an amazing history, and obviously an incredible sporting rivalry, so hopefully we managed to get the tone just right. 'There were a few bantery boos from the Everton fans when Mel came out in the retro Liverpool kit, so I ran backstage and changed into an old Everton one to redress the balance, it seemed to go down well. 'Hopefully people had a great time as well as taking a second to remember the 97 people who lost their lives as a result of the Hillsborough disaster.' Tom was also joined by local rockers The Zutons, YouTuber KSI and pal Ella Henderson. The Mirror also caught up with The Saturdays star Mollie King at the music event - with the star appearing days after her triumphant return to the air following her most recent maternity leave. 'It's so good to be back,' she told me - and said she was made up to be reunited with co-host Matt Edmonson. 'I've missed this guy. He was the first person to visit and meet the little one.' The Saturdays star welcomed her second daughter, Lilliana, with cricketer Stuart Broad in January. Telling me she's got the mum juggle down to a tee, she said: 'I've got the best of both worlds. I see my best friend in the afternoon and then my girlies, and Stuart, in the morning. To have cuddles with the girls and then do the radio show is perfect.' Mollie and Matt open day three of the festival with a DJ set - and are promising some dance moves. 'It'll be fun,' said Matt. 'There will be lots of hands in the air. Timber by Pitbull will 100% be on the list.' 'I think we should practice a little routine,' added Mollie. That will be festival high - but Matt shared one experience which hit a bum note. 'I was at Tea In The Park,' he said. 'I was on a golf buggy. There was a lattice fence and I saw a guy take a s*** against that fence. That was quite a low point. It was like one of those Playdo fun factories.'
