Lewis Capaldi has announced that he will be taking a break from the tour in an emotional message in which he admits it has been “the hardest decision” of his life to take time off to practice. focus on mental health.
The Somebody You Loved star struggled to finish his shoot at Glastonbury after struggling with his Tourette’s, leading to the crowd completing the final song for him in a stellar show of support. The singer said their support “really means everything”.
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The post read: “The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise nor make writing any easier, but I regret to inform you that I will be taking a break from touring in the future. near future.
“I used to be able to enjoy every minute of these shows and I was hoping that three weeks would help me recover. But the truth is I’m still learning to adapt to the impact of my Tourette’s disease. and on Saturday it became clear that I needed to spend more time adjusting to my mental and physical health to be able to do the things I love for a long time.”
© Harry Durrant Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish his set
He went on to thank his family, friends and medical professionals who have helped him so far, adding: “I am deeply sorry to those who were planning to come see the show before the end of the year. , but I have to feel good about performing to the standard you all deserve.Playing for you guys every night is everything I ever dreamed of so this was the hardest decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
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Lewis Capaldi’s statement on his retirement from touring
Lewis’ statement has received a lot of support, with Vamps star James McVey commenting: “Never feel like you have to apologize for taking care of yourself. Your journey with this has been inspiring. inspiration and you have led and helped so many others. You send so much love, you are such a good person.”
© Harry Durrant Lewis Capaldi performing on the Pyramid Stage on the fourth day of the 2023 Glastonbury Festival.
Another fan added: “Real strength comes from listening to your body. No missed opportunities and nothing to apologize for. You will inspire those who have neglected their muscles. their bodies for so long. I hope you take some time for yourself and don’t feel ashamed about it.” what you are doing. It’s powerful and, as you know, the music guides you when you’re ready”, while a third commented: “I’m really happy to see this. People want to see you perform because they love you. Because everyone loves you means everyone we want you to be safe, healthy and happy. That comes first.”
Referring to his performance at Glastonbury, another fan commented: “You didn’t let a single person down in that crowd, you created something beautiful and emotional. Everyone is behind you.”
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