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Adele impersonators reveal their fight to match the singers slim new look after her dramatic 7st weight l – The Sun

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THEY dedicate their lives to mastering each detail of pop superstar Adele, from her voice to her moves and quips on stage to her sense of style off it.

Now the pressure is on for a host of tribute acts to follow the singers dramatic 7st weight loss.

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These performers dont have a small army of trainers, nutritionists and chefs at their beck and call.

But they DO have all the motivation they need to shape up like their idol full name Adele Adkins and work towards her new Caribbean beach bod.

Mum-of-one Adeles abrupt slimming is said to be down to hours of intense reformer Pilates, a 1,000-calorie daily diet half the recommended for a woman and a fitness plan put together by celebrity trainer Joe Wicks.

The North London singer, 31, hasnt been shy about showing off her new figure.

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Since losing the weight in the wake of her separation last year from her husband Simon Konecki, 45, she has dispensed with her trademark long dresses in favour of sporty, figure-hugging gear that shows off her hard work.

With her first album in five years set for release in September, the race is on for these five tribute Adeles to shape up.

Here, each reveals what Adele means to them...and how they plan to follow her lead once more.

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THEREs only one Adele Adkins but luckily theres plenty of Adele-a-likes to go round.

While the Tottenham warbler has gone to ground to write her new album (out in September) a small army of tribute acts have been entertaining thousands of fans and mopping up on the bookings.

From gigs in far flung Mumbai to tours of Canada these first class performers jet around the world singing Adeles chart topping tracks.

In 2015 a selection of the finest tribute acts, including Katie Markham in The Suns shoot, were lucky enough to meet an undercover Adele as part of BBC special Adele at the BBC fronted by Graham Norton.

Adele dressed as a tribute act called Jenny, complete with prosthetics, and surprised the other performers during a spoof audition later revealing herself as the real global superstar.

KATIE MARKHAM, 37, from Scunthorpe, Lincs, says she ended up impersonating Adele almost by accident in 2012.

She later shot to fame by appearing alongside the singer herself in a 2015 telly special, presented by Graham Norton, called Adele At The BBC. Katie says:

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"The way Adele put it is that she wants to be healthy for herself and her family.

"She also said that her music is for ears, not for eyes. I couldnt agree more.

"Im loving her new 1950s style too.

"It looks like I am going to have to change up my wardrobe.

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"Her losing the weight has given me a kick up the bum to move and do something for myself as well.

"I have relied on being an Adele tribute act for a long time but now she has lost the weight, it is giving me more of an incentive to do it too.

"I need to do it for myself and for my own career.

"Outside of Adele I perform as myself as well. I need to keep up my own image.

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"It sounds like Adele has been exercising hard.

"Before, I had never heard of reformer Pilates, which Adele credits with transforming her figure.

"But now I would give it a go."

MARIA HERRIOTT, 42, a mum of four from Walthamstow, North East London, had never considered performing until her family suggested she impersonate the superstar. She says:

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"Adele is where I want to be.

"I had a gastric band 12 years ago but due to complications I had it removed last April. Since then Ive gained 2st.

"Im ready to have a gastric bypass any moment now so I can lose it again. Adele is the goal for us big girls.

"To know shes been where we are, she knows how we feel and shes got where we want to be is the ultimate thin-spiration.

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"Maintaining the weight loss has always been my problem. With the surgery it should be easier. Adele looks like shes winning at life.

"Shes never had the smile she has at the moment. I think she will carry on with this healthy lifestyle.

"Shes always been a bit older than her years with what she wears.

"But now shes lost all this weight, she is going to be really trendy.

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"What I am slightly worried about is that there might be dance routines.

"Adele is collaborating with all these stars, so I think shes going to surprise a lot of us.

"Give me six to eight months and Ill be doing those dance routines with her and I cant wait."

JODIE EVANS, 38, from Corsham, Wilts, performed as Adele in India last year and juggles her act with a full-time job. She says:

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"I love Adeles new look, absolutely love it.

"Regardless of what size she is, shes a massive inspiration to many people out there.

"I love the edgy look shes got at the minute and Im really interested to see where she goes with it.

"Her style is changing and shes getting a bit braver, rather than covering up in long, flowing dresses.

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"She inspires me to think, If she can wear that, I can wear that.

"Her transformation is letting women know they can wear whatever they want and why not?

"Adele and I have got a few things in common.

"Her birthday is May 5 while mine is May 6. Im married to a guy called Mark Evans. Her dad is called Marc Evans. Its just little things.

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"I completely understood why she took her break after her son Angelo was born in 2012. You need to have that one-on-one time with your children.

"When my last child came along, I took a break too.

"It can take a lot of planning to juggle performing with motherhood, but your children are your first priority."

CARDIFF-born Christina Rogers, 28, has been a tribute to Adele for four years. She says:

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"I love that Adele isnt defined by the way she looks or the way she acts.

"She doesnt filter herself. She gives you what she is and thats what everyone has loved her for.

"Its the same with her weight loss. When I saw the photographs of her transformation, I probably had the same reaction as everyone else Woah!

"But anybody who is looking after themselves and their body, good for them.

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"Obviously I thought about what that means for me.

"Im not going to put any pressure on myself because in this industry there are so many pressures. But its the motivation I need to get to the gym.

"Ive already noticed more booking enquiries coming in as shes in the media more and more.

"Im excited to hear the new album and where that takes me.

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"Im also intrigued to see where her style goes because she always had that classic A-line, to-the-floor, sequinned dress, whereas now she might become a style icon in a different way.

"Maybe more high fashion than before.

"Most celebrities go through phases and I cant wait for the next chapter."

HELEN WARD JACKSON, 40, from Eastbourne in East Sussex, quit her job as a care worker to tour the world as Adele. She says:

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"Adele looks absolutely incredible. It frustrates me people think shes too thin.

"Ive lost weight in the past my weight fluctuates, so I can relate to her and I respect what shes doing.

"Shes having a different way of life, shes gone through a divorce and wanted to come out stronger.

"Adele has inspired me to lose weight too.

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"When I saw her losing weight previously in the past couple of years, Ive lost weight then put it back on. Life happens.

"But as a tribute act, I have to think, 'What look do people see when they think of Adele? Is it from her debut album 19?

"'Or later albums 21 or 25? Should I lose lots of weight then have a fat suit?'

"Im going on a diet and Im calling it the Adkins diet! Ive done the (low-carb) keto diet and its like the Atkins.

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