Adam Lambert: ‘Sam Smith sexuality shouldn’t be a big deal’

Adam Lambert has revealed that he has been lending emotional support to Sam Smith, after the singer spoke publicly about his sexuality recently.

The American Idol singer said that it is “crazy” that people have made a big deal about Smith’s sexuality, after he confirmed that his album was inspired by his unrequited love for a man.

Lambert told the Daily Star: “Sam is going through that process of having his sexuality dissected and talked about. It’s hard because even though things have changed a lot since I came out it’s still a drama or talking point.

“He told me he has never had an issue about his sexuality until now because everyone is making such a big deal about it which is crazy.”

Smith’s In The Lonely Hour became the fastest-selling debut album of the year when it was released in May. Meanwhile, his Naughty Boy collaboration La La La recently crossed the million sales barrier in the UK.

Speaking about the inspiration behind his album, he said: “In the Lonely Hour is about a guy that I fell in love with last year, and he didn’t love me back. I think I’m over it now, but I was in a very dark place.”

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