Lewis Capaldi has reportedly split from girlfriend Ellie MacDowell after two years together, with the singer reportedly back in the studio amid his music hiatus.
A source said Sun that their relationship came to an end because the couple struggled with the distance between them and could not find time to be together.
The source revealed to the publication: ‘Lewis and Ellie had some long conversations and decided it was best for them to end things.
‘It was a mutual decision. They are still friends and have been talking, so all is not lost.
‘Ellie still lives in Edinburgh and Lewis lives in London, so it’s been difficult for them to see each other.’
Lewis Capaldi has reportedly split from girlfriend Ellie MacDowell after two years together, and the singer is back in the studio amid his music hiatus.
A source told The Sun that their relationship came to an end because they have struggled with the distance between them and have not been able to make time for each other.
MailOnline has contacted Lewis’s representatives for comment.
The Scottish singer, 27, has largely kept his relationship with Ellie private, after first confirming the romance in February 2023 after the pair made a cosy appearance at the BRITs after-party.
Since then, the couple was rarely seen together throughout their romance.
The duo were recently spotted enjoying the spring sunshine as they spent a day out in Hampstead in March.
The pair looked casual as they strolled through the streets before grabbing a bite to eat alongside another friend.
Earlier that month, Ellie and Lewis were last seen out and about in North London, in their first public appearance since they were last seen together in May 2023, during a trip to Los Angeles.
It comes after Sun revealed in June that Lewis had reportedly returned to his home studio, after announcing his indefinite hiatus to focus on his mental health.
A photo obtained by the publication showed the Scot playing his guitar, suggesting he could be slowly making a comeback into the industry.
The source told the publication: ‘Lewis and Ellie had some long conversations and decided it was best for them to end things.’
The Scottish singer, 27, has largely kept his relationship with Ellie private, after first confirming the romance in February 2023 after the pair made a cosy appearance at the BRITs after-party.
Lewis has been on a hiatus from performing since his performance at Glastonbury in June 2023, when he struggled to sing due to his Tourette’s symptoms.
Lewis has been on a hiatus from performing since his performance at Glastonbury in June 2023, when he struggled to sing due to his Tourette’s symptoms.
At the time, Lewis was coming off a three-week mental health break he had taken to “rest and recover.”
Returning to the stage, Lewis admitted he had been too scared to perform as he spoke out about his mental health issues and confirmed he would be taking another break away from the spotlight after the show.
In the middle of his performance, Lewis confessed that he was struggling with his Tourette syndrome, as he said his voice had “locked up” after he had been coughing throughout the show.
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by a combination of involuntary noises and movements called tics and can cause speech and voice abnormalities.
Despite his difficulties, Lewis insisted on continuing with his performance and his fans supported him, and the show came to an emotional end when the crowd sang Someone You Love for him.
The touching moment saw Lewis walk across the Pyramid Stage and sing short snippets of the song, as the friendly crowd sang their hearts out in support of the star.
Following his performance, Lewis took to social media to say: “The fact that this probably isn’t a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write.
Following his performance, Lewis took to social media to say: “The fact that this probably isn’t a surprise doesn’t make it any easier to write.”
‘I used to be able to enjoy every second of shows like this and hoped three weeks off would help me.
‘But the truth is I’m still learning to adapt to the impact of my Tourette syndrome and on Saturday it became clear that I need to spend a lot more time getting my mental and physical health in order, so I can continue doing everything I love for a long time to come.
‘I’m so sorry to everyone who had planned to come to a show before the end of the year, but I need to feel good so I can perform at the level you all deserve.
“Playing for you guys every night is everything I’ve ever dreamed of, so this has been the hardest decision of my life. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
Six months later, on New Year’s Eve, Lewis updated his fans, sharing: ‘I’m really happy to say that I’ve noticed a noticeable improvement in both of them since I decided to take some time off in June.
‘For now I’m going to continue taking some time to continue taking care of myself, maybe writing some music and taking a moment to reflect on some of the most incredible years of my life.
‘I want to be absolutely sure I’m 100% before I get back out there properly for more shows and doing what I love more than anything else.
“These songs mean a lot to me and I would feel terrible if I couldn’t share them. I hope this will tide you all over until we can all get together in a room and sing them together someday very soon.”
Lewis also thanked fans for their support, saying their reaction has been “nothing I’ve ever experienced before and has made me more excited than ever to get back to doing what I love at some point in the not-too-distant future.”