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Lewis Capaldi is taking a break from his music career for health reasons after his Tourette’s syndrome left him unable to sing midway into his Glastonbury performance. Lewis has been open about his battle with Tourette’s, announcing his diagnosis last year. Since going candid about his condition, which is characterized by involuntary body movements and vocal outbursts, fans have extended support to him.
Their support came through this weekend at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival, where Lewis faltered midway through his emotional performance. Fans saved the day by lending their voice to him as he struggled to finish the song.
Lewis Capaldi Focused on Adjusting to Tourette’s Syndrome
Following the emotional moment, Lewis Capaldi decided to attend to his medical needs. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the Scottish singer announced he was taking a break from touring in the wake of his Glastonbury performance. The break would enable him to adjust to the impact of Tourette’s while getting his mental and physical health back on track. He wrote,
“The fact that this wouldn’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write. But I’m very sorry to let you know that I’m going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future.”
Lewis admitted that while he used to enjoy doing tours and performing at his shows, his struggle with Tourette’s syndrome has made it increasingly difficult. He now realizes he needs more than the originally stipulated three weeks away to adjust to the impact of his diagnosis. His experience during Saturday’s Glastonbury performance served as a wake-up call for Lewis Capaldi to dedicate more time to his mental and physical health while learning to cope with Tourette’s.
Lewis Hopes an Extensive Break Will Help His Music
Notably, Lewis has been open about his battle with mental health issues like anxiety disorder. In early June 2023, he announced his intention to take time off to rest and recuperate after a physically and mentally draining year. Lewis Capaldi believed his few weeks of rest would get him ready to take on his Glastonbury tour. Sadly, that wasn’t to be the case, as he learned on stage. The 26-year-old wrote,
“I know I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to take some time out when others can’t. And I’d like to thank my amazing family, friends, team, medical professionals, and all of you who have been so supportive every step of the way through the good times, and even more so during this past year when I’ve needed it more than ever.”
Lewis concluded the emotional post with a note of apology to everyone who had planned to attend his shows during his Glastonbury tour. While he felt remorseful, he knew he needed to be in the best of health to give fans the standard of performance they deserved. He described the decision as the most difficult of his life, promising to return as soon as he possibly could.