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| | Leona Lewis claims Michael Costello refused to dress her because of her body type | | Added 1045 days ago | Source: CeleBitchy |
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The thing about Chrissy Teigen is that most of the time, she targeted people who were already culturally disliked, or people who were considered ?bad? or ?freakish? in some way. That?s how Teigen got away with her sh-t for so long who would believe Courtney Stodden over Chrissy Teigen? Who would believe Farrah Abraham or Lindsay Lohan over Chrissy Teigen? Who would believe the guy accused of being racist over Chrissy Teigen? So yeah, about Michael Costello, the fashion designer who accused Teigen of sending him death-wishes and blackballing him throughout the industry. He?s pretty problematic as well.
First, the drama between Costello and Teigen started in 2014 because he stole a design of Maxine James (who created Ella Lisqu). There was a comment (using the n-word) online attributed to Costello which is what he claims was faked. That seemed to be one of the instigating factors for Teigen, and that was why Costello was trying to DM Teigen to explain things. Costello was also accused of using the n-word to Maxine James in person and assaulting her at a fabric store. Enter Teigen, who appointed herself as judge, jury and executioner and decided to tell Costello to ?suffer and die.?
But that?s not all Leona Lewis entered the conversation yesterday, following the unfolding drama of Costello?s IG. I?ll include the full screenshots at the end of the post, but the basic gist is that Leona Lewis was supposed to walk the runway for a charity fashion show in 2014 and she was assigned to Michael Costello. Costello was mad that she wasn?t sample size and he refused to alter the dress, then he ghosted her before the charity fashion show and she didn?t end up walking. Lewis says that incident made her feel awful about her body. Costello then responded on his IG Stories:
I usually dont speak on subjects like this, Lewis began her statement Tuesday. But honestly I feel that I have to say something as Ive dealt with years of insecurity from it. I dont condone any kind of bully behavior and Im sorry for what Michael Costello went through?. I was asked to take part in a fashion show to raise money for charity. Michael Costello was assigned as my designer. As an excited young woman, I flew all the way to New York and was so honored to work with him because I adored his dresses.
Lewis said that she was made to feel very awkward and uncomfortable at her fitting because the dress was a sample size, and alleged that Costello and his team clearly did not want to alter it to fit me. This came as a total surprise because weeks prior I was told that they would make the dress work for me, she wrote. At the next fitting, the night before the show, with no explanation at all, Michael refused to turn up. He no longer wanted to dress me and he abandoned his commitments to me and the show which made me well aware that I wasnt the body type required.
The singer said that she was so embarrassed and deeply hurt by Costello. Because I didnt look like a model size, I was not permitted to walk in his dress. I had to sit in the audience and was asked by press why I didnt walk in the show, she continued, adding that she had to come up with excuses as I was so humiliated by it all.
I feel like I was made to look as though I pulled out and was being difficult and as an affect [sic] of those actions I suffered a lot, both personally and professionally, she continued. The most hurtful thing is that it was to raise money for charity, and this went against everything we were trying to do.
Lewis said that she was left with deep insecurities after the experience and has had to work hard over the years to love my body.
Costello responded on his own Instagram Story Tuesday, sharing a photo of Lewis wearing a red dress seemingly designed by him. @LeonaLewis No dis no shade no hate, I love you and your music I still follow you but not sure what [happened], he wrote. Ive reached out to you personally and I have 7 emails from the last 4 years and these past 9 weeks from your team and stylist still requesting looks last email 05/17/21.
Leona I am still a fan and I am not coming for you. But lets talk about what you were feeling about this dress I thought you were happy, he continued.
In another slide, he shared a photo of himself with the singer, saying that he was not sure what happened between the middle men or what happen in translation.
Love you Leona, he wrote, sharing in another slide a screen grab of an alleged email from Lewis team.
[From People]
I?m not going to adjudicate this. I think it?s more than likely that Michael Costello is a racist and/or he treats women (specifically women of color) like sh-t. I also think that in the particular situation of Maxine James, it was not helpful for anyone involved to have Chrissy Teigen barging in and telling Costello to suffer and die. You can think Costello was/is a terrible person and also believe that Chrissy Teigen has been a completely reprehensible person for more than a decade.
Leona Lewis says designer Michael Costello humiliated her at a 2014 charity event:
"We all make mistakes I feel that when people apologize (Chrissy) and show sincere remorse & rehabilitation for their actions, we should embrace them & not try and kick them when they?re down" pic.twitter.com/Wi6VC32iTe
Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 15, 2021
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Getting some fresh air and sunshine, Leona Lewis was spotted out for a walk on the beach in Miami, Florida yesterday afternoon (March 3).
The ?Bleeding Love? songstress was joined by her assistant Nicola as she walked in the sand, sporting a white tank top and peach skirt.
And it sounds like Leona is earning quite the reputation for being a diva during her stay at a five star luxury hotel.
A staff member told press that Miss Lewis demands that they turn on the sprinkler system around the pool to keep tourists away while she makes her way to her own private cabana.
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Making the most of the New Year?s Eve celebrations, Leona Lewis was spotted performing in Miami Beach, Florida last night (December 31).
The ?Bleeding Love? babe looked fabulous in a cleavage-baring fuscia dress with a long cape as she sang at the New Year?s Jam on the Sand.
Leona appeared to be thoroughly enjoying herself as she ended out her set, telling the crowd, ?THank you so much- have an amazing year. Good night!?
Also in the house to perform at the big shindig was fellow Brit Natasha Bedingfield, who brought her new hubby Matthew Robinson up onstage for a kiss at midnight.
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Heading home for the holidays, Leona Lewis was spotted at Heathrow International Airport in London, England today (December 23).
The ?Bleeding Love? songstress looked winter-ready in her black coat, black trousers, and black and white waterproof boots.
In career news, Leona tweeted that she?s full of ideas for her new album, and can?t wait to get started.
"Starting 2 create the new album! So much has happened this past year, I have so much to sing about write about I'm so excited bunnies ha!"
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Stepping out for a promotional appearance, Leona Lewis performed at the launch of the new XBox Kinect in London on Tuesday (November 9).
The "Bleeding Love" babe dazzled onstage, as she's tied to Microsoft by her song "My Hands" being featured in the popular game Final Fantasy XIII.
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