Robbie Williams reaches out to Lewis Capaldi amid singer's Tourette's battle

04 November 2023 , 00:01

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Lewis Capaldi (Image: Getty Images)

Robbie Williams says he offered to help Lewis Capaldi in his struggle with mental health issues.

Scottish singer Lewis, 27, said in June he would take a break from touring after struggling with his Glastonbury set. Lewis, who has Tourette’s syndrome, said he needed to “spend much more time getting my mental and physical health in order”. Robbie said: “I have reached out to Lewis and I’m here at any given time.

“There have been times in my life where other pop stars have been going through their own battles and I’m thinking ‘why would they want to speak to me? I’m still f**ked’. But if somebody phoned me today, I’d be able to talk them through it a bit and give them a bit of hope.”

Robbie in the documentary

Robbie admitted contemplating suicide at his lowest point. He said: "Thank god mental health is being talked about in a different way. I read something that triggered me, somebody talking about celeb washing of mental illnesses. And celebs making mental health issues sexy.

"There is nothing sexy about taking a knife and slashing your own wrists that I did. We need to be careful about what we say and how we say it." When asked to clarify if he meant he had actually done this, he said: "I am on about me slashing my own wrists. The reason I say that is to qualify people are people, whether they are on MAFS[Married At First Sight] or Martin Scorsese's new film. We need to be careful what we accuse people of. You think such and such is laying it on thick for attention saying they have autism. It is not OK."

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Robbie does not mention the incident on screen in his new series but does hint at it and gives fans a warts and all look at his career including footage showing him heading into rehab and being high on drugs and a period when he was drinking every night. He was so depressed at his lowest point he says on camera he felt it might be "best if he just passed away".

* If you need help, Samaritans are available day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected]

Mark Jefferies