Rarely seen Lewis Capaldi flashes peace sign as he’s spotted amid music comeback rumours – 2 years after hiatus
AFTER stepping back from the spotlight in 2023, Lewis Capaldi has thrilled fans by making a rare public appearance.
The 28-year-old Scottish singer was seen flashing a peace sign as he attended SmackDown at The O2 Arena on Friday night.
Two years after going on hiatus over health concerns amid his Tourette’s battle, Lewis was seen smiling on Friday night.
Fans were quick to react to Lewis’ rare public appearance on social media when snaps emerged online.
“Not seen him for a while, good to see he is looking great tbh,” penned one person on X.
Another added: “I missed him I’m so happy to see him.”
“As if he’s been away from the limelight for about 2 years and pops up on Smackdown,” said a third.
“Bro pops up in random places. Good to see him though,” penned a fourth.
A fifth then said: “Nice to see that smile again @LewisCapaldi! Looking good!”
While a sixth person added: “This has made me smile miss Lewis music glad he’s looking well and healing.”
And a seventh penned: “OMG IVE MISSED HIM SO MUCH!! WELCOME BACK LEGEND!!!”
Lewis announced he would be taking a break away from the spotlight for his mental health two years ago.
His announcement cam after performing at Glastonbury in June 2023 where he struggled with his Tourette’s symptoms.
Almost two years ago at Glastonbury, Lewis returned to the stage despite being “sh*t scared” to perform.
Ahead of his Glasto performance, Lewis had taken three weeks out to “rest and recover” for a mental health hiatus.
But despite his short break, in the middle of his set, Lewis confessed that he was struggling with his Tourette’s.
Heard coughing throughout the show, Lewis was struggling as his supportive fans sang his hit Someone You Love for him.
After his performance, Lewis decided to take a longer break from performing.
Writing a statement on social media, Lewis said: “The fact that this probably won’t come as a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write.
“I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I’d hoped 3 weeks away would sort me out.
“But the truth is I’m still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s and on Saturday it became obvious that I need 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.
“I’m so incredibly sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year but I need to feel well to perform at the standard you all deserve.
“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.”
Two years down the line, it seems that Lewis might finally be ready to step back into the spotlight.
Yungblud, who is close pals with Lewis, has spoken out about how he is getting his mental health back on track.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, he said: “I have heard his new music and it sounds great. 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.”