During an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Adele addressed the comments regarding her weight loss.
The interview aired as part of a two-hour special on CBS on Sunday. A concert at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles was also pre-recorded for the show.
When Winfrey inquired about Adele’s recent weight loss, Adele replied that she began exercising more because it helped her manage her anxieties. She stated that she enjoyed having her gym sessions scheduled and that she had no intentions of losing weight.
“I’m not shocked or even phased by [people’s reactions],” Adele told Winfrey. “Because my body has been objectified my entire career.”
She added: “I was body-positive then and I’m body-positive now. It’s not my job to validate how people feel about their bodies. … I’m trying to sort my own life out.”
The singer, who describes herself as an athlete and a great boxer, admitted that her weight may change in the future but that she is not concerned about gaining weight.
Adele’s fourth studio album, 30, will be released on November 19th, and the television special was a prelude to its release.
