Overview

• Olly Murs completed a 12-week fitness and diet regimen, resulting in a more muscular physique, which he shared publicly through his nutritionist's Instagram post.
• A viral X/Twitter poll with over 86 million views revealed differing gender preferences for Murs’s pre- and post-transformation looks, with men favoring the latter and women preferring the former.
• The discourse extended to media outlets and panel shows, with headlines like the Daily Mail’s claiming women preferred his ‘dad bod’ sparking further commentary.
• On April 30, Murs responded on Instagram, emphasizing that his fitness journey was a personal choice, not intended to provoke debate or divide opinions.
• The singer received widespread support from fans and peers, including Jake Quickenden, who praised Murs for balancing fitness with family life and mental well-being.