Celebrity

Adele Roberts Wins British LGBT Awards

Music Observer Contributor

July 4, 2022

Adele Roberts has been given the role model of the year award at this year’s British LGBT Awards for her story of dealing with a bowel cancer diagnosis.

The 43-year-old broadcaster has been complimented for sharing her experience during treatment following her revelation of having the disease last October. In addition, she has utilized her platform to spread awareness about the illness – the signs and symptoms.

The event host, Sue Perkins, called her a “hero” in London on Friday.

Adele, speaking through a video message, received the award and expressed her gratitude to the LGBT community for their support during her treatment.

“You’ve inspired me to do better and to be better…” she said. “I understand the importance of standing up, being proud, not apologizing for who you are and just being that person really, that we all needed when we were younger.”

She added, “So, I hope I’m doing that for anybody who’s dealing with cancer.”

Roberts has gone through intense treatment, and she currently wears a stoma bag. In May, she and her stoma were featured on the front cover of Women’s Health magazine to inform people about the disease.

Previously, the Radio 1 DJ complimented her fiancée Kate Holderness for being her “counselor, mentor, and the best nurse ever.”

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga snagged the celebrity award, which was announced by Dame Kelly, who just came out as gay.

Alicia Keys has been named the celebrity ally of the year. The award is given to someone who backs LGBT issues through their artistry, and she did just that.

Keys, accepting the award in a pre-recorded video message, complimented the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex communities.

“I know the powerful LBGTQI+ community has a lot to fight for, stand up to and care about, so just like all of you here tonight, I am here with you to keep showing up, representing, and reminding each other we are not alone,” she stated.

“Let’s scream at the top of our lungs; everyone deserves love, kindness, equanimity, and most of all, respect.”

She added, “Of course, we’ve come a long way, but there’s so much more to do, and there’s so much more that has to happen, but that’s why ceremonies like this are so important.”