Singer Lewis Capaldi has announced he will be taking a break from touring “for the foreseeable future”, saying he is “still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s.”
Sharing an update on social media, Capaldisaid it had been “the most difficult decision of my life”, but his performance on the Pyramid Stage had made it “obvious that I need to spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order” in order to keep doing “everything I love for a long time to come”.
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The 26-year-old singer had previously cancelled three weeks of shows to rest and recover ahead of the festival. On stage, he repeatedly apologised for losing his voice, and told fans they probably would not “see much of me for the rest of the year”.
In a statement posted on Tuesday, he thanked “Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and for all the amazing messages afterwards”, adding: “It really does mean the world.”
Capaldi continued: “The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise probably 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 3 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.”
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The star went on to acknowledge being “incredibly fortunate” to be able to take time out “when others can’t”, and said he wanted to thank his “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.”
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Capaldi had gigs and festival appearances in Australia, Asia and Europe planned throughout the year, including a performance in Zurich, Switzerland, tomorrow. He apologised to those with tickets to all his shows, saying he was “incredibly sorry” but needs “to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve”.
Lewis Capaldi’s planned shows for 2023
The singer had sold-out gigs and festival appearances planned from now until October, including a performance at Zurich’s Hallenstadion on Wednesday.
His statement has been shared by the venue, which says tickets will be refunded.
He was also due to play at Chepstow Racecourse in Wales on Saturday before travelling to Australia.
Australia and New Zealand
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney – July 7 and 8;
RAC Arena, Perth – July 11;
Adelaide Entertainment Centre – July 13;
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne – July 14 and 15;
Spark Arena, Auckland – July 18;
TSB Arena, Wellington – July 19
Southeast and East Asia
Star City, Singapore – July 25;
New Frontier Theatre, Manila, Philippines – 27 July
KSB;
KBS Arena, Seoul, South Korea – 29 July
Europe
Laugardalsholl, Reykjavik, Iceland – 11 August;
Wythenshawe Park, Manchester, UK – 25 August;
Reading and Leeds Festival, UK – 26 and 27 August;
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, UK – 30 August and 1 September;
Vital, Belfast, UK – 3 September;
Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona, Spain – 8 September;
Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany – 12 September;
Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany – 13 September;
Terra Vibe Park, Athens – 16 September
Middle East
Al Dana Amphitheatre, Zallaq, Bahrain – 6 October;
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, UAE – 7 October
Capaldi finished by saying: “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.”
The singer recently admitted on an Apple Music show that his mental health issues were a “direct symptom” of his work, and shared his struggle with Tourette’s in the Netflix documentary, Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now.
He said “a few panic attacks” and his Tourette’s diagnosis were worth the trade-off for a pop star’s life, but admitted he could give up music if his mental health worsened.
Image: Capaldi recently shared his story in the How I’m Feeling Now documentary. Pic: Netflix
On stage at Glastonbury on Saturday, the Scottish star admitted he was having voice issues in the run-up to his chart-topping ballad Someone You Loved.
“I’m going to be honest everybody, but I’m starting to lose my voice up here, but we’re going to keep going and we’re going to go until the end,” he told the crowd. “I just need you all to sing with me as loud as you can if that’s okay?”
As he struggled to hit the notes, the huge audience roused to helped him by singing back as he watched on, clearly emotional.
Donald Trump has kicked off his second state visit to the UK with a royal greeting, carriage procession and gun salute.
As the US presidentand the First Lady Melania Trump touched down in a rainy Windsor, they were greeted by Prince William and Kate, before meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.
The national anthems of the UK and US were then played as a carriage procession carried the Trumps and the King and Queen towards Windsor Castle.
Here, Mr Trump inspected the Guard of Honour before heading inside the castle. Tonight, a grand state banquet will be held in honour of the US president, where both the King and Mr Trump are expected to give speeches.
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Ricky Hatton was “in a good place” before his death, his family has said – as the son of the boxing legend paid tribute to his father.
“Heartbroken isn’t the word,” Campbell Hatton said in the post, alongside a series of family photos.
“Everybody has always said I was your double – never a truer word said. Looked up to you in every aspect of life.”
Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sunday. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.
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Like his father, Campbell pursued a career in boxing, making his professional debut in 2021. He retired earlier this year.
He added in his post: “Can’t explain how much I’m going to miss the laughs we had and all the good times, which I will remember forever. Just can’t believe we won’t have any more. Love you, Dad.”
Hatton had announced he was coming out of retirement for an exhibition bout on 2 December, in Dubai.
That would have marked 13 years since his last professional contest.
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He was “excited for the future” before his death, his family said in a new statement on Wednesday.
“We are all distraught at the events of recent days,” they said.
“To all our knowledge, despite his well-documented struggles, Richard was in a good place.
“He was excited for the future; his bag was packed ready to go to Dubai to promote a comeback fight and he was planning a celebration in Dubai of which his beloved girls Millie and Fearne were to be the centre of. He was excited that they would see him fight for the first time in person.”
He had dinner with his girls on Friday night and “was not alone in life or in the days before the weekend”.
“We are all in shock at the events that unfolded at the weekend,” they said. “Richard was found by his friend and long-time manager Paul Speak, who we are supporting at this time, along with Richard’s parents, Ray and Carol, his children and the wider family.
“The outpouring of grief and love from the nation and worldwide shows how much Richard was loved. It will, in time, be something that gives us all some comfort and pride.”
Details of a memorial service would be released in due course, they added.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said the city will give consideration to how best to honour Hatton’s memory properly in the weeks and months ahead.
Image: One of the many tributes laid in memory of Hatton. Pic: PA
‘The people’s champ’
It comes after soap star Claire Sweeney said she “adored and cherished” her ex-boyfriend. They were long-time friends and dated for several months after competing on Dancing On Ice in 2024.
Soap star Sweeney wrote on Instagram: “I’ve needed a few days to process the devastating news about my dear friend Ricky.
“My thoughts are with his family especially his children Campbell, Millie Fearne and Lyla, his granddaughter.
“Ricky, you were the people’s champ. We adored and cherished you. Love you always.”
She also posted a montage of photos of them together.
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A woman was shot and killed by her husband outside a pub on Valentine’s Day after trying to leave the relationship, an inquest heard.
Lisa Smith, 43, was shot twice in the neck in the car park of The Three Horseshoes in Knockholt, Kent, on 14 February this year.
She had earlier told her sister she was leaving her husband, Edward Smith, and had got on a train from their home in Slough to stay with family in Kent.
Mr Smith tracked her down at the pub that evening before blocking her friend’s car with his and firing four shots with a handgun, Kent and Medway Coroner’s Court heard.
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On Wednesday, area coroner Katrina Hepburn concluded Ms Smith died from unlawful killing and found “requisite intent from Edward Smith to kill her or cause her really serious harm”.
After killing his wife, Mr Smith, also known as Edvard Stockings, sent voice notes to someone he called “Nana”, saying: “I’ve shot Lisa, she’s dead.”
He then jumped to his death from the Queen Elizabeth II bridge in Dartford later that evening.
In one of the voice notes he alluded to suicide and stated: “Hopefully I’m going to get into heaven with my wife.”
Image: Forensics at the scene after the shooting
Detective Sergeant James Dolby told the court that Ms Smith was picked up at Orpington station by her friends and sister shortly before they went to the pub.
Just before 7pm, Ms Smith was in the passenger seat of her friend’s car in the pub car park when her husband arrived, having called her and her friends multiple times while looking for her.
There was a “verbal altercation” between him and Ms Smith’s sister, Laura, who called him a “narcissist” inside the pub before he got back in his car and left.
DS Dolby said Mr Smith then went on to block the Seat car from exiting.
The first two shots from his handgun were fired from inside his own vehicle.
Image: Tributes left at the scene following the shooting
The coroner said: “He pulled forward in the car and fired a second shot, he was seen to exit the vehicle with arms outstretched holding a handgun and firing a shot through the driver’s side car window.”
It was this third shot that caused “fatal damage” to Ms Smith’s neck, before he came around to the passenger side and fired at her again from close range.
“Four shots were fired, the first two from within his vehicle towards the Seat. There were no injuries consistent with the trajectory of those first two bullets,” said Ms Hepburn.
Despite CPR from members of the public and emergency services, Ms Smith died from her injuries at 7.42pm.
Setting out her conclusion, the coroner said: “I am satisfied on the balance of probabilities that a short form conclusion of unlawful killing would be safe and appropriate to set out in this manner.
“There was intent to find Lisa Smith after she had left her home address and once she was found the car she was seated in was blocked, preventing any exit.”
An inquest into the death of Mr Smith will take place this afternoon.