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Sean Mcgill

Lewis Capaldi cancels Edinburgh shows as singer 'takes a break from touring'

Scottish superstar Lewis Capaldi has cancelled his Edinburgh shows after announcing he would take a break from touring for the "forseeable future".

The announcement comes after the West Lothian singer emotionally struggled at Glastonbury, as the 26-year-old was carried through the performance by fans following his diagnoses of Tourette's Syndrome last year.

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Capaldi had taken a three-week break from performing in order to prepare for the blockbuster festival performance, but now says he needs more time to get his physical and mental health in order.

The popular artist was set to do two days at Edinburgh's Royal Highlands Showgrounds at the end of August and beginning of September, with fans eagerly anticipating his return to the capital for a night of powerful ballads and the singer's charming wit.

Now though, it is currently unclear when capital audiences will be able to show their support to Capaldi, who said he'll return to the stage as soon as he can.

He wrote in a statement: "The fact that this probably won't come as a surprise does not make it any easier to write, but I'm very sorry to let you know I'm going to be taking a break from touring for the foreseeable future.

"I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and I'd hoped three weeks away would sort me out. But the truth is I'm still learning to adjust to the impact of Tourette's and on Saturday it became obvious that I need to spend 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."

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