showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterJames Arthur has been forced to defend himself after being cruelly fat-shamed by vile trolls after his appearance on Soccer Aid.The 33-year-old begged his critics to “give us a break” as he explained his recent weight gain in lockdown.The former X Factor singer volunteered his time to play in the celebrity charity match alongside Robbie Williams, Love Island’s Kem Cetinay and comic Lee Mack.One horrible troll said: "James Arthur looking like the fat kid you put up forward to keep out the way and not cost you goals.”Another sent him the message: "James Arthur has piled weight on.”Someone else chimed in to say: "James Arthur looks like he’s carrying a little lockdown.
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