Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis Capaldi made a very rare appearance a WWE Smackdown in London on Friday night (March 28).
When fans spotted the ‘Someone You Loved’ singer in the crowd at The O2, Capaldi seemed in high spirits, acknowledging fans with a peace sign and a thumbs up during the event.
Earlier that night, Capaldi was pictured backstage with fellow Scotsman, wrestler Drew McIntyre.
OH HI LEWIS CAPALDI #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/hxkOpTwoJ7
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 28, 2025
The 28-year-old’s return to the public eye comes days after his pal, and fellow musician, Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) shared an all-important update on Capaldi’s mental health and new music, following his decision to take a break from the industry in 2023.
Yungblud revealed to The Sun: “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”.
Capaldi took a step back from the industry in June 2023, after his vocal tics (a symptom of Tourettes syndrome) disrupted his headline performance at Glastonbury; which consequently resulted in his hiatus ever since, as the singer wanted to focus on his mental and physical health.
We love you Lewis Capaldi Glastonbury crowds are the best. pic.twitter.com/x6ZnIIgRpP — BBC Radio 1 (@BBCR1) June 24, 2023
It was revealed that Capaldi took multiple weeks off prior to his Glastonbury set, cancelling shows and other work commitments in the process, due to the Glaswegian needing to rest.
In the X post announcing the cancellations in 2023, the singer wrote: “I need to take these three weeks to be Lewis from Glasgow for a bit, spend some time with my family and friends and do normal life things that are an important part of me feeling better. I hope everyone understands.”
— Lewis Capaldi (@LewisCapaldi) June 5, 2023
During his performance at Glastonbury, he made multiple comments relating to his vocal complications, even stating: “I feel like I’ll be taking another wee break for the next few weeks, you might not see me for the rest of the year. But when I do come back, and I do see you I hope you’re up for watching.”
Yungblud’s enthusiasm on Capaldi’s sonic return, along with the ‘Before You Go’ singer’s recent appearance at WWE Smackdown hold prominence in the return of Lewis Capaldi into the industry in the foreseeable future.
