June 28th 2023.
Lewis Capaldi and Ellie MacDowall have been dating for over six months, and it would appear that the Scottish singer and songwriter is leaning on his girlfriend for much-needed support. This follows his heartbreaking statement to fans where he announced that he was cancelling all upcoming performances and taking a step back from public life after a difficult weekend at Glastonbury.
In his emotional message, Lewis explained that he is still coming to terms with the impact of his Tourette's. He added that he needs to get his physical and mental health ‘in order’, with a source close to him saying that Ellie will be a key part of that. The couple were first spotted in public together in May and have been going strong ever since.
A friend of Lewis’s told Mail Online: ‘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 also explained that, while Ellie wasn’t seen at Glasto over the weekend, she was still very much cheering him on and that Lewis ‘absolutely adores her’.
Ellie is an aspiring actress, with reports suggesting that she may star as Cary Grant’s daughter in an upcoming ITV biopic. She is based in London but is also said to spend a lot of time in Scotland, as Lewis’s family live in Bathgate, West Lothian. The pair enjoy hiking in the mountains near his family home, where he isolated during the pandemic with his brothers and siblings.
It’s said that Lewis introduced his girlfriend to his family during a trip to Hollywood last week. Fans were delighted to hear that he has a good support system in place after his devastating confession that he needs time away from the spotlight to be able to do what he loves ‘for a long time to come’.
The ‘Bruises’ artist was due to perform in Zürich, Switzerland last night, with more tour dates scheduled in the coming months in countries including Spain, Germany, and South Korea. His fans, as well as celebrities, have rallied around him since the announcement.
Tourette's charity Tourettes Action has also praised the star for ‘raising awareness’ after being so open about his condition. They told The Agency: ‘Lewis has nothing to apologise for. He can hold his head high and feel proud for what was such a moving and inspirational performance that has touched so many and will go down in Glastonbury history. We hope he now takes the time to look after himself and reach out for support if he needs it.’
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