Jessie J hits out at critics: ‘I never lied about my sexuality’
By Sam Rigby
Jessie J has hit out at those criticising her for saying that she no longer identifies as bisexual.
The singer posted a long message on Twitter this afternoon (April 8) describing the “hate” being directed at her as “uncalled for and ridiculous”.
She has been criticised after confirming to The Mirror that she believes her own bisexuality was a “phase”.
The 26-year-old posted: “I never lied about my sexuality, I never labelled myself, the media and some of the public did. I said almost 5 years ago now. I have dated girls and boys. Quote me! Which I had! Am I denying that…?No! I was young and I experimented! Who hasn’t? Not with just this topic, but anything! It’s part of life! No lies there.”
She went on to say sorry to those she has offended with her use of the word “phase”.
“I apologise to anyone who is offended by me calling dating girls a “phase” but I have to be honest with me for me. And for me it was,” the Wild singer said. “What else do I call it if I no longer have a want for it anymore? I’m talking for me remember. Not you.
“I didn’t generalise, I didn’t say bisexuality isn’t real. It is for some and some people grow up dating both men and woman forever.”
Jessie also described accusations that her comments were part of a publicity stunt as “so silly” and “lazy”.
She concluded: “I will not speak on this topic anymore. It’s irrelevant to what this dream Is supposed to be about. Irrelevant to why people even know who I am if they do in the first place! The music! It needs to be about the music. Thank you to everyone who supports my music.”
You can read Jessie J’s full Twitter message here.
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