Has Richie put on some weight?

Well it don't affect his playing so. i ain't too fussed, he still kicks ass

I cannot believe the big deal everyone is making over Richie's weight. Yes he has gained some but it's not like he looks like a sumo wrestler or anything..

He was too thin earlier in the tour imo... he kept having to yank his pants up cause they were too big in Albany. He probably has put on about 20 lbs. I'm sure if he wants to lose it he will.

All the people saying Jon was out of shape on the Bounce tour... um.. it didn't look that way to me. I have never seen Jon out of shape

I'll second that!

When people were saying that he was really skinny, I didn't see it at the time, but looking back at pictures, you really notice it, especially in the face.

I still think he's quite gorgeous. He's put on a bit of weight before - he'll bounce back.

and I third that ...
Who cares how he looks - it's all about the music and Richie kicks arse..

you're right, music is what counts, and Richie does that well. I'm a man so it doesn't matter are they in fit or something. Unless I'm turning to gay... it wouldn't be a suprise... just kidding, I don't swing that way. Stage settings is my eyecandy!

When the hell were people saying Jon was out of shape.
That would have been cool.

I want to see a fat Jon, only when he gains weight for a movie role will I be convinced of his dedication to acting.
Meat loafs life story maybe??(scrap that, it's been done)

Who gives a damn if he's a little chubby? And I wouldn't call it chubby. Chubby is such an insulting word. Cuddly. That's a far better word. Anyway, hasn't Tico got a pot belly?
On the subject of band members who have gone large - check out Axl Rose. Richie looks anorexic compared with how much weight Axl put on.

Probably. But he hides it well. If I had a picture of him shirtless that's more recent than the nudes with Eva, I'd check.

It's really really not about the beard that Richie has at the moment ...