Young feels 'manly' after weight gain

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Will Young has admitted that his recent weight gain has left him feeling more manly.

The singer said he has been reluctant to diet after over-indulging in alcohol and his favourite snacks.

"I look bigger than I used to but I feel like a man so I quite like it. I'd like to lose a bit off my tummy but that would mean I'd have to stop drinking beer," he told The Guardian.

"Maybe I could eat less but I'm not very good at that either so I'm a bit of a crap popstar in that sense."

Young also revealed that he is concerned about his alcohol intake, saying. "I drink far too much. I don't have a problem but I do have to keep an eye on it because alcoholism runs in my family. I always check in that I'm not too dependent on it and take a week out.

"I'm actually quite shy so I need a drink sometimes to settle me before I go to a party.

"There was a time when I had to have a drink to get beyond the attention thing otherwise I'd freak out."

Young's latest single 'Grace' was released today.