Many celebrities including Jessie J, Amanda Holden and Joe Wicks have praised Lewis Capaldi for cancelling upcoming shows to protect his mental and physical health.
The 26-year-old Someone You Loved hitmaker announced how he would have to cancel all work commitments until Glastonbury on June 24 in a heartfelt post on social media.
The Scottish singer explained how the last few months have been ‘full on both mentally and physically’ and he’s ‘struggling to get to grips with it all’ having had a busy start to the year with the lead-up to the release of his new album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent.
Explaining how he hasn’t been home properly ‘since Christmas’, the Before You Go singer confessed he needed to take three weeks to rest, recover, and ‘be Lewis from Glasgow for a bit’.
He added that he was ‘extremely sorry’ to fans and he’s ‘getting all the help and support’ he needs.
The star got candid about his battle with anxiety in his new documentary, How I’m Feeling Now, and his recent album also focuses much more on mental health.
Just last month the singer – who suffers from Tourette’s and panic attacks as a ‘direct symptom’ of his fame – admitted he might have to ‘pack in’ music if it all becomes too much.
Now, fans and celebrities have flocked to support the singer, praising him for putting his mental health first and being open about his struggles.
Taking to the comments section of Lewis’ statement, Gogglebox’s Scarlett Moffatt wished him well as she said: ‘Take care of yourself Lewis ❤️.’
Jay Shetty also commented: ‘This takes courage. Thank you for prioritizing your personal well-being 🙏.’
Paddy McGuinness gave the singer some advice: ‘Rest up son. Eat well, sleep well, hammer some films. x’
Meanwhile, mental health campaigner and former Love Island star Dr Alex George said: ‘Take your time, Lewis. We will be here ❤️.’
Fitness guru Joe Wicks said: ‘Take care mate ❤️ Much love and respect to you for sharing this and taking the time to recharge 🙌🏽’
Actor Bella Ramsey commented: ‘Huge respect for you ❤️🩹 take it easy.’
‘Sending love and support your way mate! Taking care of yourself should always be priority no.1,’ advised podcaster and Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett.
‘Take care of yourself gorgeous xxx,’ added Lorraine Kelly.
Meanwhile, Jessie J shared Lewis’ words on her Instagram, as she said: ‘So good to see more artists putting their mental and physical well being first.’
Lewis’ statement read in full: ‘This is a really difficult message, and one that hurts me a lot to have to type, but I’m really sorry to say that I’m going to have to cancel all commitments from now until I play Glastonbury on June 24.
‘It’s been such an incredible time leading into this new album, and seeing all of the support from everyone has been beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of.
‘That said, the last few months have been full on both mentally and physically, I haven’t been home properly since Christmas and at the moment I’m struggling to get to grips with it all.’
‘I need to take a moment to rest and recover, to be at my best and ready for Glastonbury and all of the other incredible shows coming up so that I’m able to continue doing what I love for a long time to come.
‘I need to take these three weeks to be Lewis from Glasgow for a bit, spend some time with my family and friends and do normal life things that are an important part of me feeling better. I hope everyone understands.
‘I know many of you will have spent money on travel or hotels, which I appreciate more than ever with how difficult things are economically at the moment, so I’m extremely sorry for the impact this will have.
‘The fact you’re willing to come out and spend your time, money and love on these shows is beyond comprehension and I feel incredibly lucky.
‘I’m getting all the help and support I need from the incredible people around me who I’m so grateful for.
‘I take none of this for granted and can’t wait to be back doing it again.
‘All my love, Lewis x.’
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