Lewis Capaldi is setting the record straight. The Scottish singer-songwriter, 28, has revealed that several celebrities publicly claimed to have supported him during his recent health struggles — but, in reality, never reached out at all.

In a candid new interview, Capaldi opened up about his ongoing battle with Tourette’s syndrome, which led him to step away from touring and performing last year after a widely publicized Glastonbury appearance where he visibly struggled to finish his set. Though he received an outpouring of love from fans, the singer says not all the support he heard about was genuine.

“There were a few people — famous ones — who went online or did interviews saying, ‘I spoke to Lewis, I checked in on him, made sure he’s alright,’” Capaldi said. “Truth is, they never called. Not once.”

The “Someone You Loved” hitmaker didn’t name names but described the experience as “eye-opening.” “It’s weird, isn’t it?” he added. “When you’re down, you really see who’s actually there and who’s just pretending for the cameras.”

Capaldi first went public with his Tourette’s diagnosis in 2022, sharing that the condition — which causes involuntary movements and sounds — had become increasingly difficult to manage under the pressure of touring and fame. He later cancelled several shows and announced a break to focus on his mental and physical health.

“I had to put my wellbeing first,” he said. “I love performing more than anything, but I couldn’t keep pretending I was okay.”

The revelation that some celebrities faked their concern has struck a chord with fans, many of whom have praised Capaldi for his honesty. “Lewis is one of the realest people in the industry,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “The fact that he’s calling out fake support just makes me respect him more.”

Capaldi explained that the hardest part wasn’t the lies themselves but the way they turned his struggle into “a publicity moment.” “Some of them used my name to look kind or compassionate,” he said. “That’s what hurt. I didn’t need sympathy — I needed silence and time.”

The Scottish musician also shared that genuine friends like Ed Sheeran and Niall Horan did reach out behind the scenes, offering quiet support rather than public statements. “Ed’s been there since day one,” he said. “Niall too — he sends me daft messages just to make me laugh. That’s real friendship.”

Since stepping back, Capaldi has been focusing on recovery, therapy, and songwriting at his own pace. While he hasn’t confirmed when he’ll return to performing, he says music remains his lifeline. “I’m still writing,” he said. “I don’t know when I’ll be back, but I’ll be back when I’m ready — not when people expect me to be.”

For now, Capaldi’s message is clear: fame can be loud, but truth speaks quietly. “You learn who cares when the spotlight fades,” he reflected. “And honestly, that’s been the biggest lesson of all.”