Lewis Capaldi ‘looking great’ in rare public appearance after health crisis forced hiatus
He's been away for two years.
Lewis Capaldi gave wrestling fans a surprise when he appeared in the crowd at SmackDown, smiling and posing for the cameras.
The Before You Go hitmaker has been keeping to himself ever since his Tourette’s diagnosis forced him to take a break from music.
He shocked audiences at Glastonbury 2023 when his performance fell apart, resulting in fans and stars alike rallying around the singer in support.
During his two-year music hiatus, Lewis has been getting his health in order and frequently taking walks around Hampstead Heath and other local parks.
New music appears to be on the horizon for Lewis too, with friend and collaborator Yungblood praising the yet-to-be-released tracks.
In his surprise crowd cameo at Smackdown, which took place at the O2 Arena on Friday night, Lewis flashed a peace sign and thumbs up for the cameras.
He’s been keeping away from the spotlight and healing (Picture: Eric Johnson/WWE via Getty Images)Fans online were quick to praise him, with ScottTHFC23 writing on X: ‘Not seen him for a while, good to see he is looking great tbh.’
‘???? I missed him I’m so happy to see him,’ added idontcare435 as Infinityy18_ said: ‘Love him sm ????.’
‘This has made me smile miss Lewis music glad he’s looking well and healing ❤️,’ said tvreality93.
‘OMG IVE MISSED HIM SO MUCH!! WELCOME BACK LEGEND!!! ❤️’ added magicnmaybes13.
It’s unclear when Lewis will make his official return to music but speaking at an event showcasing his own new music, Yungblud said: ‘I have heard his new music and it sounds great.
Fans were thrilled to see him out and about (Picture: X)‘He is getting his mental health right. I love him, as me and him have been on this ride together.’
‘We experienced it at the same time, and he is perhaps the only friend who knows what I am going through, in the same way I know what he’s going through,’ he added when speaking to The Sun.
Hints that Lewis was returning to music first appeared in an Instagram post shared by BST Hyde Park headliner Noah Kahan.
The Someone You Loved singer could be seen standing in the studio, headphones on as he sang into a microphone.
‘There ain’t nothing to report, but I hope you’re bored and heading north,’ Noah captioned the post.
Lewis has been in the studio recently (Picture: Shirlaine Forrest/Redferns)Soon after his Glastonbury 2023 appearance, Lewis cancelled a string of shows, explaining he needed 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’.
In a heartfelt statement, he also addressed his fans: ‘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.’
His second album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent detailed his battles with anxiety and was released months before his hiatus.
Lewis’ Tourette’s syndrome was discussed in his Netflix documentary, How I’m Feeling Now, which was the last new release from him and included a new song.
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