Anyone expecting a laugh a minute in the new one and a half hour documentary about Lewis Capaldi are in for a shock, with the Whitburn singer opening up about his mental health issues as he struggles to deal with his newfound worldwide fame. The ‘Someone You Loved’ star is well-known and loved for his playful and sometimes downright hilarious behaviour, which has helped endear him even further to his fans, along with his heartfelt ballads.
However, in the new Netflix documentary ‘How I’m Feeling Now’, released this week, Lewis reveals all as the cameras follow him on his journey following the success of his debut album ‘Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent’, which sold more than 10 million copies, to having to write his ‘difficult’ follow-up album while back home in Whitburn with his parents during lockdown. The emotional journey that ensues will surprise fans, as the normally confident singer struggles with tics and his self belief and is later diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome.
9. Impostor syndrome
One of the prevailing themes during the documentary is Lewis's impostor syndrome, with the star constantly questioning his ability as a musician while he struggles to come to terms with his meteoric rise to fame after years of playing pubs and clubs in Edinburgh and Glasgow. However, his spirits are lifted by a supportive email from music legend Elton John who reassures Lewis following a conversation with Ed Sheeran who Lewis had confided in about his fears. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty
10. Friends
One of the most heartwarming takeaways from 'How I'm Feeling Now' is that despite topping the charts across the world, including in the UK and USA, the grounded star still hangs out with his friends from school, living with one of them in Glasgow and two others playing alongside him in his band. We see Lewis catching up with pals in the pub, with no airs and graces whatsoever, just a group of young lads catching up over a pint. Photo: Neil Hanna