Lewis Capaldi is receiving support from his loved-ones, including his girlfriend Ellie MacDowall, as he takes a career break.
The singer-songwriter confirmed he will take a break from touring "for the foreseeable future" after his Glastonbury set on Saturday (June 24).
The 26-year-old looked visibly frustrated during his performance and admitted he was starting to lose his voice and apologised to fans. However, he met with a wave of support from the crowd who sang his songs back to him.
The Forget Me singer has now confirmed his break will continue as he learns to adjust to the impact of his Tourette's and to get his "mental and physical health in order".
An insider said that actress Ellie is a huge support to Lewis behind the scenes as he adores her, the Daily Record reports.
A friend of the singer told the Daily Mail: "Lewis needs to be around those who love him at the moment and Ellie is supporting and comforting him through this really difficult time."
They added: "He absolutely adores her. She wasn’t at Glastonbury but his parents were, along with his very supportive team that he has around him. As soon as he got home, Ellie made sure she was here for him."
Ellie, who is reportedly to star as Cary Grant’s daughter in an ITV biopic, lives in London but spends a lot of time in Scotland.
Lewis’ tour was set to kick off at the end of June and he was due to perform across the globe from the UK and Europe all the way to Australia and New Zealand.
Sharing a heartfelt message on social media, Lewis thanked fans for "singing along when I needed it".
He said: "Hello everyone First of all, thank you to Glastonbury for having me, for singing along when I needed it and for all the amazing messages afterwards. It really does mean the world.
"The fact that this probably won't come as a surprise doesn't 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 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 know I'm incredibly fortunate to be able to take some time out when others can't and I'd like to thank my amazing family, friends, team, medical professionals and all of you who've been so supportive every step of the way through the good times and even more so during this past year when I've needed it more than ever.
"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' be back as soon as I possibly can.
"All my love, always, Lewis x"
