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Paul T Smith & Kris Gourlay

Lewis Capaldi thanks his 'enemies' after clinching UK number one spot with new single

West Lothian singer Lewis Capaldi has clinched the number one spot in the UK charts with his new single Forget Me.

The singer had fans excited after not releasing music for a few years despite the success of his debut album in 2019.

Lewis dedicated his new single to his "enemies," with it being the 25-year-old singer's first chart entry in three years, reports the Record.

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Recently, Lewis has been spotted busking in the streets of Glasgow, as well as releasing his hilarious re-enactment of Wham!'s Club Tropicana music video, but in typical Lewis Capaldi fashion.

Capaldi stood on Buchanan Street in the city for the surprise gig outside a Nespresso store. Passers-by looked on in shock as Lewis shouted: "I'm not Lewis Capaldi. I'm just someone else. Just a really good impersonator."

This comes after Capaldi took punters by surprise last night after another impromptu set at Box bar in Glasgow. The singer took to the Sauchiehall Street pub and took part in the open mic night to promote his new single.

After stunning the crowd in the packed bar, Capaldi even generously picked up the tab and paid for the punters' drinks.

Speaking exclusively to OfficialCharts.com, Lewis said with his usual wit: "I can't thank everyone enough for doing this with me and getting it to this point, even though I did most of the work myself!

"This one goes out to all of you, the people who love me, and especially to my enemies.

"May you all perish in flames and know nothing but eternal suffering."

The singer apologised to fans for his lack of music in recent years, struggling with his mental health and gathering inspiration.

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