Lewis Capaldi has revealed he's pressing pause on his touring plans
The "Someone You Loved" hitmaker has taken to his social media to share a statement revealing his decision to step away from the stage "for the foreseeable future".
In a candid post, Capaldi highlighted his struggle with Tourette's syndrome as a key factor behind his decision, stating: "I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette's."
This intimate revelation underscores the ongoing challenges Capaldi grapples with due to the neurological disorder - which were visible during his recent heartbreaking performance at Glastonbury Festival over the weekend.
Check out the moment below:In his statement, Capaldi said it is his dream to continue playing for each of his fans who turn up to his shows, and called the decision to step away "the most difficult decision of his life".
During his Glastonbury set over the weekend, Capaldi hinted at the need for another break, telling his fans: "I feel like I'll be taking another wee break over the next couple of weeks so you probably won't see much of me for the rest of the year maybe even.
"But when I do come back, when I do see you, I hope you're all still up for watching."
Since battling tics connected with his condition onstage, the singer has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow stars alike.
Last month, Capaldi gifted fans with his second studio album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent. The deeply personal album dives into Capaldi's battles with anxiety, hypochondria, and a recent Tourette's diagnosis. His candid revelations were further explored in his Netflix documentary, Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now.
In his compelling documentary, Capaldi sheds light on his struggles, revealing: "This twitch became out of control, and it was awful. It was absolutely horrific. I started to get in my head about these pressures about things. There's skin in the game there, rather than just me singing my silly little songs. Other people are depending on me."
The talented crooner had previously voiced his concerns about the effects of his Tourette's syndrome on his music career in an interview with The Sunday Times earlier this year. He poignantly shared, "It’s only making music that does this to me. Otherwise, I can be fine for months at a time. So it’s a weird situation. Right now, the trade-off is worth it.
"But if it gets to a point where I’m doing irreparable damage to myself, I’ll quit. I hate hyperbole, but it is a very real possibility I will pack music in."
With his trademark sincerity, the chart-topping singer is setting an example by prioritizing his well-being over career pressures. Fans and fellow musicians alike will no doubt be watching and sending their support to the young singer-songwriter during this personal interlude in his skyrocketing career.
