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'I'm not squeaky clean': Ellie Goulding shows off her daring side as she poses topless and reveals she has been 'reckless'

PUBLISHED: 13:16 EST, 2 January 2014 | UPDATED: 13:56 EST, 2 January 2014

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She burst on to the music scene as the girl next door with her cover of Elton John’s Your Song in 2010.

But now Ellie Goulding has well and truly shed that image by stripping off to star as Marie Claire’s cover girl.

Looking stunning with her arms protecting her modesty, the 27-year-old revealed why she’s not the good girl of pop people like to think she is.

Starry Eyed: Ellie Goulding has posed topless as she features in Marie Claire magazine

Discussing being ‘squeaky clean’ she said: ‘People might think I am but I'm not. I've been quite clever about what gets in the press but I've done some stupid things, some reckless things. A few too many drinks have caused a lot of things to happen.’

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She also told the magazine about why she’s still single after being linked to Niall Horan and Jeremy Irvine in the past year, saying: ‘People seem to think I'm more wife material than girlfriend material.

'That's probably why I'm single! People want to marry me – and nothing before it.’

Not so innocent: Ellie revealed that she isn't as 'squeaky clean' as people like to think

The talented singer also opened up about Prince William and Kate, revealing: ‘They're just a really awesome couple, lovely people, so I understand why people are fascinated by them.'

Cover girl: Ellie opens up about being single in the candid interview

Accompanying the interview the Burn songstress posed for a stunning photoshoot, showing off the figure she works so hard on.

In one image she poses in just a pair of leather trousers revealing her very toned stomach.

Her arms are lifted in front of her chest, making sure she doesn’t give too much away, while her hair is pushed to one side creating a very sexy look.

Another image sees her wearing the leather trousers but this time with a loose fitted denim jacket featuring rips and splatters of paint.

Meanwhile Ellie has debuted a teaser trailer video for her next single Goodness Gracious – her sixth from her album Halcyon.

The clip shows her having fun with friends, surrounded by neon lights and even shows her dancing in hotpants while wearing light up trainers.

The song comes after she released How Long Will I Love You, which was in aid of Child In Need.

The upcoming year will see the hugely successful star play three arena shows in the UK in March – Liverpool, Nottingham and London.

Looking forward to what lies ahead she tweeted on Wednesday: ‘So excited for tour’.

To read the feature in full, see the February issue of Marie Claire, out today. Also available as digital edition through Apple Newsstand

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RealSurrealK, St Albans, England, 8 hours ago

So tired of her trying to make this point. A true star needn't speak; just be yourself and the rest will follow.

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Flypast, Dorset, 8 hours ago

In comparison with Miley Cyrus, this is nothing. I think it's a simple update for her music, people taking the time out to slam her is compliment enough.

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Siesta Key Johnny, Florida, United States, 8 hours ago

I would dare say that her idea of "reckless" vs. my idea of reckless, are quite different. My idea of reckless? Ordering ONE blue-cheese dirty martini and staying out until 9pm...on a weeknight! Her idea? I couldn't even begin to contemplate.

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meme, op - us, 8 hours ago

Meh.

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Me, Somewhere, UK, 8 hours ago

What's wrong with a squeaky clean image these days? Right it doesn't sell as much does it?

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random_thoughts, London, British, 8 hours ago

I really like Ellie's first and second album. However, in the past few months she's becoming something completely different to her 'image' before. Risky career move. Alienating people like me who loved her at the start and falling out of favour with the pop/trendy crowd she is currently chasing.