For those of us who watched the recent Netflix documentary, and his performance at Glastonbury at the weekend the news from LEWIS CAPALDI that he has cancelled all his public commitments as his hectic schedule takes a toll on his physical and mental health is a blessing.
We are all aware of the toll mental health can take and Lewis taking time out for himself is clearly the right thing to do, and one we know will come with the support of all his fans.
Issuing a statement today, 26 year old Lewis said……
“The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write, but I’m very sorry to let you know I’m going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future.
I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I’d hoped three weeks away would sort me out.
But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can keep doing everything I love for a long time to come.”
Lewis has said he will take a break from touring for the “foreseeable future” amid issues with his mental and physical health.
The statement continued……
“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’ve 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.
I’m so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve.
Playing for you every night is all I’ve ever dreamed of so this has been the most difficult decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I possibly can.”
Lewis admits that his current mental health issues are a ‘direct symptom’ of his fame, which has taken him on tours around the world.
He has also hinted that his third album, which is a good way off yet, might well be his last.
Here’s the full statement…..
Lewis was due to play a massive show at Chepstow Racecourse this Saturday the 1st July. The racecourse has said….
Ticketholders will be contacted via Ticketmaster in due course and an automatic refund will be issued. Please be aware that our phone lines are incredibly busy and we would advise emailing hello@cuffeandtaylor.com.
Of course, we were all looking forward to seeing Lewis live this weekend. We are all now looking forward to seeing him look after himself and return when he feels fit and well. Lewis, we all wish you good health.
We’ll bring you more details on that gig as and when we have them.
