Great British Bake Off presenter Matt Lucas told fans he was approached by a woman who commented on his recent weight loss as he watched Arsenal take on Manchester United
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Matt Lucas has spoken out about being 'thin-shamed' as he watched Arsenal's clash against Manchester United on Saturday.
The popular Great British Bake Off presenter, 48, previously opened up about being inspired to 'get fitter' after putting on a 'lot of weight in lockdown.'
After looking noticeably trimmer in recent months, Matt's weight loss has been commended by his fans with the star joking he had never been 'thin-shamed in his life' until he dropped by at the Emirates Stadium this weekend to watch his team.
Taking to Twitter after the game, Matt posted: "Shout out to the lady who stopped me at football today to ask me why i've lost weight and to inform me I look a lot older.
"For the first time in my life, I think i've just been thin-shamed," he added.
After sharing the encounter, Matt's followers were quick to offer him support.
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"You look amazing, and most importantly, happy," replied one while another agreed, telling Matt: "You look fantastic! Sod the mood hoovers."
Another assured the star: "I get thin shamed when I lose weight and fat shamed when I gain a little. I've come to the conclusion a lot of people just want to drag you down no matter what."
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Matt opened up about his weight loss during an appearance on the Lorraine Show last year.
The ITV host told Matt she was amazed he'd managed to lose weight during lockdown and while hosting Bake Off.
Matt replied: "I've lost some weight, I needed to take the edge off, because I put on a lot of weight in lockdown.
"I just had to do something about it," he added, to which Lorraine replied: "Yes, just not eat as much and move around a wee bit more, that's kind of what you have to do."
Matt said: "I've still got a bit of a tum, I've got a little bit of a tum, I'm not a skinny Minnie."
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A year prior, Matt revealed he was keen to "get fit" during lockdown after believing he had gained weight.
He said: "The one thing I need to do is get fitter, I have put on a little bit of weight, thats my next challenge to do a bit more exercise.
"I might have to make a game of it when I go out and exercise to stay out of people's way.
I dont have a garden so I have to find a way to do that."
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Matt Lucas hits out as he's 'thin-shamed' by stranger at football match - The Mirror
