Glastonbury welcomes back pop star for 'secret set' two years after breakdown

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Lewis Capaldi's 2023 Glastonbury Festival set left the nation in tears as he broke down on stage – now, two years on, he could be set for a comeback.
The Someone You Loved hitmaker has been absent from the spotlight since he struggled to finish his performance at Worthy Farm due to vocal issues and a Tourette's flare-up.
During his tune Bruises, he asked the thousands-strong crowd for help, telling them, 'Sing with me, as loud as you can,' fighting back the waterworks.
In recent months, the performer has made a slow return to public life, having previously cancelled all work commitments to focus on his health and mental well-being.
Consequently, the Mail on Sunday reports that Lewis could make a surprise appearance at Glasto 2025, which kicks off on June 25 until 29.
According to the paper, the 28-year-old will play in the 'secret slot' on the iconic Pyramid Stage on the Friday.
He will follow Alanis Morrisette, whose set will begin at 6:15pm and end at 7:15pm. There'll then be an hour to fill before Biffy Clyro at quarter past eight.
If the whispers are true, Lewis will join a host of big stars on the Glastonbury lineup this year.
Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975 are headlining, as well as Neil Young.
Meanwhile, Sir Rod Stewart will play the coveted Legends Slot, although doubt has been cast over his appearance in recent days after the 80-year-old cancelled a string of gigs due to sickness.
As for Lewis, his mighty comeback will surely be music to the ears of his fans.
Following his crushing Glastonbury set two summers back, Lewis was full of apologies.
'Glastonbury, I'm really sorry. I'm a bit annoyed with myself,' he said at the time.
Shortly after, Lewis announced he would be taking a break for the 'foreseeable future' to 'get [his] mental and physical health in order'.
He admitted it was the 'most difficult decision' he's ever had to make, but it was 'obvious' things couldn't continue as they were.
Lewis explained that he still needed to 'adjust' to the impact Tourette's was having on his life.
The Scottish songwriter has spoken openly about living with the condition, with which he was diagnosed in September 2022.
It featured heavily in his 2023 NTA-winning documentary Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now, in which he also discussed the pressures of fame and his rapid rise to stardom.
Latest sightings of Lewis include when he actually returned to Glastonbury last year as a punter, putting in a low-profile appearance and blending in with fellow revellers during Dua Lipa's set.
A source told MailOnline at the time: 'He met a group of friends at Dua Lipa, and there was loads of hugging going on.
'He looked like he was having the best time, finger in the air—singing along. We could all hear him. But then he left after a couple of songs with all his mates.'
Another insider told The Sun that Lewis looked 'so happy' and said 'how pleased he was to be back at Worthy Farm'.
Then, last month, Lewis gave his first live performance since embarking on a brief hiatus.
In an unexpected but pleasant moment, he showed up as a surprise guest at Tom Walker's show for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), which works in suicide prevention, at Assembly Halls in Edinburgh.
Lewis sang six songs, including chart-topper Someone You Loved, with fans present later saying on social media that it was 'the best thing ever' to see him.
Others said it left them 'close to tears', while Tom was 'delighted' that Lewis said yes at the 'last minute'. More Trending
'We've bumped into each other a few times over the years backstage at [festivals] and events, and he's a total legend,' he told the BBC.
'I know how much pressure this industry can put on artists at times, especially after a bit of a break.
'So, for him to be able to play a little secret gig in a safe space without all the phones, the noise, and the expectations was perfect. I'm buzzing to have been a part of it.'
Alas, there's no footage of the magical moment, as the audience was instructed not to film the event, having had their phones placed in sealed pouches.
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