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The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge British singer returns to the stage after devastating family tragedy
A BRITISH singer has bravely returned to the stage for the first time since a devastating family tragedy. The Broken Strings vocalist, 40, left fans delighted with his festival performance - and the confession he "can't wait" until his new tour. Advertisement 5 A British chart star has returned to the stage after a devastating family tragedy 5 James Morrison took to the festival set and said he 'can't wait' for his tour Credit: Instagram 5 He sadly lost his partner Gill Catchpole, 45, last year The star was with his partner She was found dead at the family home in Whitminster, Gloucestershire on January 5, 2024. A source at the time said: 'Gill was found dead on Friday at the family's home in Whitminster. Advertisement read more james morrison 'James is devastated and is being supported by his family. 'He is holding it together for their girls but has asked for the family to be left alone to grieve in private.' James, who won the Brit Award for Best British Male in 2007, shared two children with Now, the You Give Me Something chart star is starting a fresh chapter of his life as he returns to music. Advertisement Most read in Music After taking to the stage at a festival, he posted a picture to Instagram and wrote: "What a joy it was to perform at @inittogetherfestival a few weeks ago. "I can't wait for the tour in September." Inside James Morrison's sweet love story with late wife Gill and unusual way they met as she's found dead at their home aged 45 One fan was quick to write: "Love this so happy to see you back!!" A second put: "Beautiful song ( can't stop listening to it ) So happy to see you back xx" Advertisement A third then posted: "We miss you so much! hope you are feeling better now!" Another surmised: "Lovely to see you back doing gigs, when are you coming to Bath again, I hope it's soon. x" James has also worked as a songwriter for Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato. LOVE STORY Speaking on the White Wine Question Time podcast, the musician previously revealed how he met his late partner Gill. Advertisement James met Gill when she moved in as a lodger at his mum's house, with her then-boyfriend. The singer explained: "It wasn't the easiest start, but I just still see it as a really romantic thing. I'm not very romantic. 'I'm not like: 'I love romance!' But I do find certain things romantic and the fact that we met each other the way we did. It's like a little fairy tale or something!" James and Gill's romance blossomed around three months after the boyfriend had left, but there was another twist in the tale. Advertisement James explained: "He got me back. "My mum rang me one day. And she said: 'I'm out on a date. I wonder if you can pick me up? ''I said: 'Where are you?' And she said: 'I'm at John's house.' And I was like: 'John's house? Who's John? ''She said: 'You know, Gill's John. Advertisement "Okay, so I have to go and pick my mum up from my girlfriend's ex's house, and it was the most awkward thing! ''But I didn't like the fact that she said that. So I was like: 'No it's not a date. They're just hanging out.' Yeah, it was awkward!" The singer also explained that the early connection with his partner came from music - because her dad was also a musician. He said: "We just had a connection straight away really. But I had to wait two years to find out if what I thought I felt was real. Advertisement "Because I wasn't going out with her for the first year or so she lived there. She was with her boyfriend, so I was getting to know her. "And I didn't want to tell her that I fell in love with her the first moment I set eyes on her because I didn't know, I never fell in love before. "So I didn't really know if it was that. So it was like a massive moment for me to even tell her that I liked her." 5 Fans were elated to see Broken Strings singer James back on-stage Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 The dad of two is embracing a fresh start following his huge loss Credit: Getty - Contributor
Metro
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
James Morrison makes courageous return to stage over a year after wife's death
James Morrison has returned to the spotlight for the first time since his wife's death in January 2024. The singer-songwriter was left 'devastated' when he found his former partner, Gill Catchpole, dead at their home in Gloucestershire at the age of 45. An inquest later concluded that she took her own life by hanging, having left a series of handwritten notes behind for her loved ones. Morrison and Catchpole had been together since 2006 and have two daughters, Ada Rose, six, and Elsie, 16. The couple split a year before she died. The Rugby-born musician, known for hits including Broken Strings and I Won't Let You Go, has been absent from the public eye since the news broke, but made a courageous comeback this week with a gig. Taking to Instagram this evening, Morrison, 40, shared a series of photos of himself playing at In It Together Festival, which took place in Wales. He wore a smile on his face as he sang and played guitar, the crowd going wild and holding up signs for him. His caption read: 'It was an absolute pleasure to perform at @inittogetherfestival last night. Thank you to the wonderful crowd who welcomed me back.' Promising that he's now here to stay, the Wonderful World hitmaker added: 'There is more excitement incoming… turn your notifications ON, sign up to my mailing list, and get ready…' In the comments, fans were keen to send him warm wishes, with @nathanhead11 writing: 'This is the best thing I've seen/read on social media all year. Love you lad! And the world needs you rocking 💙🎉👊🏻' @elenballet added: 'Can't wait to see you on tour again 🤩' 'This is amazing news. I've thought about you and your precious family often ❤️', wrote @jo_anna_r_. 'We've missed you!!! 💕💕💕', echoed @jujuqu. Morrison cancelled all work commitments in the wake of his former partner's death as he grieved and focused on looking after their children. He was seemingly gearing up to continue releasing music throughout last year, having posted on social media just days before: 'New year, new adventure…,' alongside a picture of himself sitting in a studio. Morrison, who met Catchpole before his success, when she moved into his mother's house as a lodger, with her then-boyfriend, previously dedicated one of his records to her. In 2019, he revealed his album You're Stronger Than You Know was inspired by his then-wife after their youngest daughter was born 13 weeks premature. 'The album title is for Gill, as she's been through so much as a woman and a mum, knowing we could lose the baby at any point,' he said at the time. 'We've been through everything together. She's been there from the start, when I had nothing, when I was just playing gigs and trying to write songs and not getting anywhere,' he added to OK! Magazine. More Trending 'She's a realist and thought I was chasing a pointless career, but she supported me. 'Without her, I don't think I'd be here. I don't think I'd be the person I am. I don't think I'd be as grounded if I hadn't met her when I was young.' He also previously described her as his 'hero', with Catchpole's death marking another devastating loss in recent times. In 2010, Morrison's father, Paul, died, while his brother, Alexis, and nephew, Callum, also died less than a year apart.
