Lewis Capaldi broke down in tears during his BST Hyde Park performance on July 11, 2026, as he admitted he 'didn't know' if it would be possible for him to perform again after his Tourette's syndrome diagnosis. The 29-year-old Scottish singer became emotional while reflecting on his health struggles and the extended break he took from touring.
Emotional Confession on Stage
'To be here with you all and to be able to... I didn't know if this would be possible again so to be here it's really special for me,' Capaldi told the crowd, pausing to compose himself. The singer was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome in September 2022, a neurological disorder causing involuntary muscle tics such as shoulder twitching, head movements, and eye blinking. He initially revealed his diagnosis to prevent assumptions that his tics were drug-related, later noting that symptoms worsen significantly during performances.
Previous Hiatus and Fan Support
During his set at Glastonbury Festival in June 2023, Capaldi experienced severe tics that made singing difficult. Fans rallied to support him, singing the rest of his hit 'Someone You Loved' on his behalf. Following that performance, he took an extended hiatus from touring and live shows to focus on his mental and physical health.
Joking About Football and Asking Fans to Stay
Earlier in the evening, Capaldi joked that the crowd might leave early to watch the World Cup match between England and Norway. 'Thank you for being here! Although I know a lot of you might leave when the England game comes on. Let's not get into it. I'm Scottish, most of you guys are English. Can't we all live in peace and harmony? It's coming home,' he said, according to the Daily Mail. He added, 'But it's f*****g special that you're here, I appreciate you being here when you could be anywhere else. Even if you do go to the pub early... I mean, stay please, as many of you stay until the end as possible.'
Recent Generosity and Return to Stage
The performance came days after Capaldi reportedly spent £2,000 on drinks for England fans at a pub in Mayfair after the Three Lions beat Mexico. A source told The Sun that he bought every person a drink, with bar staff instructed to charge all orders to him. 'It was a massive treat and a real lovely gesture, especially from a Scotland fan,' the insider said, noting that Rita Ora also joined the group later.
Earlier in the week, Capaldi returned to Newcastle for the first time in three years, performing at Exhibition Park. 'I'm back and feeling good after my breakdown,' he said, promising not to wait so long to return and revealing plans to record a new album.
