Gary Glitter has lost the appeal of his conviction for child sex offenses.

According to BBC News, the star's legal team argued that the media's coverage made a fair trial impossible.

However, judges said that there was nothing "unsafe" about the conviction.

Glitter was sentenced for attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under 13.

Judge Alistair McCreath said that there was "no real evidence" that Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, had atoned for his crimes.

In February, Glitter was jailed for 16 years after being found guilty of abuse offenses dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.

Glitter, who denied all charges, was acquitted of three other counts in February.

From 1972 to 1995, Glitter amassed nearly two dozen hit singles.