Lewis Capaldi set to make huge comeback after Glastonbury Festival – two years after breaking down on stage
LEWIS Capaldi is reportedly set for a triumphant comeback to the Glastonbury stage two years after struggling to perform.
The 28-year-old Scottish star is believed to be taking the ‘Secret Set’ slot on Friday night of the music festival, following Canadian legend Alanis Morrisette.
His return, to the Pyramid Stage, as reported by Daily Mail, will come two years after he suffered an attack of Tourette’s Syndrome on stage, rendering him unable to speak or sing.
In one of the most notable moments in the festival’s history, the crowd performed his hit Someone You Loved completely in his place, prompting the star to become emotional at the show of unity.
As he finished his set, performing Hold Me While You Wait, he told the crowd: “Glastonbury, I’m really sorry. I’m a bit annoyed with myself.”
But the crowd replied by cheering him on by chanting “Oh Lewis Capaldi”.
Shortly after the set, Lewis said: “I wanted to come back and to do Glastonbury because it is so incredible, so I just wanted to thank you all for coming out and watching us.
“I was s**t-scared but you really made me feel at ease.”
Referring to Glasto organiser Emily Eavis, he continued: “I am really sorry and I hope Eavis will have me back on because this has been a f*****g s**t show.
“I feel like I will 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.”
Since then Lewis, who took a three week mental health break prior to the event, said he would be taking an extended period of time off “to spend more time getting my mental and physical health in order”
He then disappeared from the spotlight completely in order to adjust to the impact Tourettes has on his life and get it under control.
“Playing for you every night is all I’ve ever dreamed of, so this has been the most difficult decision of my life,” he said at the time.
“I’ll be back as soon as I possibly can.”
Tourette’s syndrome is a neurological condition that makes someone make involuntary ‘tics’ including rapid movements and noises, at times making them struggle to speak.
Lewis tracked his diagnosis in a Netflix documentary, How I’m Feeling Now, showing how much it affects his life on a day-to-day basis.
The film was released shortly before his Glasto appearance.
In October last year, Lewis was overheard discussing new music and a potential new album down the pub with mates, sparking hope he was ready to perform again.
In May this year, Lewis made his return to the stage alongside Tom Walker for a guest spot at a show for mental health CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) at Assembly Halls in Edinburgh.
It was his first performance since the 2023 Glastonbury performance, with fans saying they were “near tears” seeing him back on stage.