Lewis Capaldi announces he is stopping his job to treat Tourette Syndrome

Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has announced he is taking a break from his touring schedule due to Tourette’s syndrome. This statement was made on Tuesday (6/27) by the 26-year-old singer on social media. In recent months, the artist has had difficulties completing performances due to his health condition.

“While this probably won’t come as a surprise, it doesn’t make writing any easier, I regret to inform you that I will be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future,” he wrote on Instagram. “I used to enjoy every second of these shows and hope that three weeks off will fix it.”

This past Saturday (24/6), the singer lost his voice during the Glastonbury Festival in the UK, and had a fan help finish a performance of “Someone You Loved.” A few months ago, similar situations occurred so frequently during Capaldi’s concerts that videos went viral on the Internet reporting what happened.

“However, the truth is that I was still learning to deal with my Tourette’s effect, and it became clear on Saturday that I needed to take more time to take care of my physical and mental health in order to continue to do all of my love for the long haul.”

Previously, the actor has opened up to fans about his struggles with anxiety. He even went on record in the post that this was the “hardest decision” of his life. “I need to be good to perform at the level that you all deserve,” he concluded.

Diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome

The singer revealed his diagnosis in September 2022. During an interview with English tabloid The Sun, he defined the neurological condition as “painful” and “uncomfortable”. The syndrome can cause a range of physical tics, including twitching, blinking and jumping, or even mouth sounds.

The exact cause of the condition is not known, but it is believed to be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. There is no cure, but there are treatment options, including behavioral therapy and medication.