The Irish musician shared a statement on Instagram responding to the misogynistic abuse.

CMAT aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 17, 2026 in Indio, California.

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Irish star CMAT has shared a statement responding to misogynistic body-shaming comments following a performance at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend.

Writing on Instagram on Thursday (May 28) the musician, born Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, said she felt “compelled to wade in and speak for myself” following the abuse posted about her weight and body following a performance at the festival in Sunderland, England on Sunday (May 24).