Kylie Minogue has confessed that she is not as thin as rumour had it.

After appearing in a £30,000 jewelled John Galliano corset to kick off her Showgirl tour in Glasgow, rumours circulated that she had a tiny 16-inch underneath it.

However, Sky News now quotes her as saying: "A 16in waist? Wow, even I would be amazed by that. Of course that is an exaggeration. A showgirl shouldn't reveal her actual measurements."

Kylie and her management are now at pains to assure the people of the truth in fear that fans may try to replicate the extent of Kylie's supposed slimness.

A spokesperson said: "We do not want anyone to think Kylie is promoting any form of extreme weight management or control. She does not have a 16in waist."