Lewis Capaldi says having a baby won't compare to his Glastonbury 2025 show
The singer joked that his recent Glastonbury performance on 27 June was so impactful it might even be better than the birth of his first child, when that happens.
Capaldi returned to Worthy Farm to perform in front of thousands of fans following time away from the limelight.
His previous Glastonbury appearance two years prior was cut short when he struggled to manage his Tourette's symptoms on stage.
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