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Liverpool Echo
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Gemma Jones

What are tics and Tourette's syndrome as Lewis Capaldi suffers symptoms on stage

Lewis Capaldi was supported by fans in a heart-warming way as he suffered with Tourette’s symptoms on stage.

The Scottish singer was playing at a highly-anticipated gig in the German city of Frankfurt this week when he suddenly suffered a frustrating bout of tics. Tics are a combination of involuntary noises and movements caused by neurological condition Tourette's syndrome.

Fans captured the moment on camera, in a now viral clip, as the 26-year-old performer could be seen turning away from the microphone as he struggled with his head and shoulder twitching. However, rather than let this ruin the performance, Lewis’ fans immediately jumped to the singer’s aid and began to sing along en masse until the symptoms passed.

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