The Gossip's Beth Ditto: 'I'm A Fat Ugly Bitch'

The Gossip singer Beth Ditto admits she's a "fat ugly bitch" - and she's proud of it.

The 15-stone American says when she hears people slagging off her appearance she just takes it as a "real compliment".

She explains in a frank new interview with The Sun, "I read things where people call me a ‘fat ugly bitch’ and, you know what? I am a fat ugly bitch and it’s amazing! I feel like ugly is beautiful.

“I am at the point where I can take that as a real compliment. If normal people don’t get it and aren’t open to it then that’s fine. I have lots of people who understand.”

Ditto also praised popstar Britney Spears for shaving off all her hair, reasoning, "I’m loving it. If you think what her hair meant to her and what it did to a generation of little girls - she did really turn out a generation of little Britneys.

“And for this to happen is one of the most radical things ever.

"It’s sad and she is sick, but it can also be amazing and empowering."

To emphasise the latter Beth says she's even planning on giving Britney a crash course in Riot Grrrl.

She says, "I am going to post her a copy of Rebel Girl lyrics by Bikini Kill.”