Lionel Richie: I'm worried about Nicole

25-07-2006 14:50

Lionel Richie has confessed he has become a "basket case" over daughter Nicole's weight loss.The 'Dancing on the Ceiling' singer is so worried about how thin his adopted daughter has become and the constant speculation about her size he has become a wreck.Lionel told US TV show 'Access Hollywood' on Monday (240706): "I'll be honest with you, it hurts me more than it hurts her. I'm more sensitive. I take it more personally. I must tell you, I'm the basket case." Lionel also revealed that he has had words with his daughter about her weight and general health.He added: "What are fathers for if you can't point the finger every once in a while?"The good part of it is she is aware of it. She has heard this all her life from me so this is just a continuation of the reminder."Nicole, 24, recently admitted that she was too thin and wouldn't want young girls to copy her look.

She said: "I know I'm too thin right now."