How Lewis Capaldi Overcame His Tourettes and Moved the Crowd at Glastonbury

Lewis Capaldi’s fans rallied around him as he struggled with his Tourette’s symptoms while on stage at Glastonbury on Saturday, after a three-week mental health break. The Scottish singer, who had cancelled all his shows in June to prioritise his well-being, appeared visibly emotional as he experienced a series of tics throughout his set on the Pyramid stage. But he was supported by a huge crowd who helped him sing along to his hits, such as Someone You Loved and Before You Go. Capaldi, who has Tourette’s syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements and vocalisations, did not let his condition stop him from delivering a heartfelt performance. He also showed his trademark humour, joking about the Red Arrows flyover and Jack White making money off the crowd’s chant of “Oh, Lewis Capaldi!” to the tune of Seven Nation Army. However, he also admitted that he was nervous and that his voice was “packing in”. He apologised to the audience and said he hoped the organiser