Lewis Capaldi cancels all shows including Manchester gig ‘to take break from touring’

Singer Lewis Capaldi has cancelled all his upcoming shows and announced he is taking a break to take care of his health in what he has described as the ‘most difficult decision of my life’.

The pop star from Scotland struggled to finish his Glastonbury set, but managed with the help of his adoring fans who joined in with the lyrics.

Capaldi, 26, who has Tourette’s Syndrome, asked fans to help sing along with him in his first live performance after a three-week break.

The singer made an emotional announcement saying it ‘became obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order’ and cancelled all touring commitments for the ‘foreseeable future’ to get his ‘mental and physical health in order’.

He had 26 dates around the world booked in the calendar between now and October this year. This includes a Manchester gig at Wythenshawe Park on August 25th, which has now been cancelled.

In a post on Instagram, the pop singer wrote: “Hello everyone. First of all, thank you to Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and for all the amazing messages afterwards. It really does mean the world.

“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.

“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 incredible, family, friends, team, medical professionals and all of you who have been incredibly 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. All my love, always, Lewis x.”

This comes after Capaldi made an announcement on Instagram a few weeks ago telling fans he would have to cancel commitments until his Glastonbury performance to ‘rest and recover’.

The singer struggled with his vocal cords during his performance on the Pyramid stage leaving him almost unable to sing his final songs.

Speaking to fans he said: “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 and I do see you, I hope you’re still up for watching us.”