Claims Bieber was given muscles in Calvin Klein photo

Justin Bieber, singer and former teeny bopper turned heavily-tatted “bad boy”  is no stranger to accusations of having a big opinion of himself. Though there are fresh claims that his head might not be the only part of his body that’s a little over inflated.

Website breatheheavy.com has released what it claims are original photos of the singer’s Calvin Klein shoot. Judging by the photos the 20-year-old has had a little help in the biceps, back and boxers department. In fairness there were those who had suspicions that all was not quite as it seemed almost as soon as the pictures were released.

Mark Wahlberg’s wife Rhea Durham was among the first to cast doubts, claiming Bieber’s snaps had nothing on her husband’s iconic 1992 campaign for Calvin Klein. Justin Bieber’s latest snap compared to Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg’s shoot 22 years ago. But you can’t say anything on Twitter about a guy with more than 59 million followers and not expect a backlash. After all the Belieber army is even bigger than singer’s package – which meant Rhea “clarified” her earlier judgment.

Bieber was unveiled as the new face of Calvin Klein underwear earlier this week. The black and white campaign features the star pulling a series of slightly bemused faces alongside model Lara Stone. The deal will add to the estimated $58m (£38m) the 20-year-old earned from endorsements last year.