Last week, US radio DJ Howard Stern launched an attack on Sam Smith, calling him "ugly, fat, and effeminate".
Speaking on his radio show, Stern said: "Do you know what I love about that guy? He's an ugly motherfucker. He's fat. And I love it."
He continued: "You know what, he looks gay to me. Not that anybody looks gay but he does seem effeminate.
"I feel like that ["Stay With Me"] will be his only hit song. I'd like to get him in here and congratulate him on beating the odds."
JUST WTF.
But rather than respond angrily, Sam has seemingly addressed the comments in a dignified series of tweets.
Without naming him explicitly, Smith tweeted this not long after Stern made his comments.
Can't believe what I've just read.
Before choosing to rise above it.
Ignore.
He then went on to retweet this lovely message from actress Bonnie Hunt.
@samsmithworld Sam, you never let all the amazing reviews go to your head, Pls never let negative remarks go to your heart. You are loved
Sam, we applaud you. 👏
