Lola Young Shares Health Update Following Onstage Collapse, Signals Gradual Return to Performing
Lola Young has offered a measured update on her health three months after collapsing onstage at New York City’s All Things Go festival, an incident that prompted her to cancel her North American tour and step back from public appearances.
In a statement shared on Instagram over the weekend, the British singer-songwriter thanked fans for their patience and support while she focused on recovery. “I just wanted to express gratitude to everyone who has given me time and space to gather myself and get my head in a better place,” Young wrote. “I’ve felt so much love and support from you all and it has helped more than you will ever know.”
Young struck a cautiously optimistic tone about the future, suggesting that a return to the stage may be on the horizon, albeit at a deliberate pace. “I am hoping to gradually get back to performing and continuing pursuing my dreams,” she added, before closing with a message to fans: “Happy holidays to you all and can’t wait to see you in 2026.”
The update marks Young’s first direct communication with fans since she announced in September that she would be “going away for a while” following the collapse, which occurred during a performance at the festival and raised concerns about her health and workload. While she has not publicly detailed the medical cause of the incident, her message emphasized emotional recovery and balance rather than urgency or pressure to return.
Young’s statement coincided with her first public appearance since the incident. On Friday, she attended Lily Allen’s Christmas party in London, where she was photographed alongside Allen and Olivia Rodrigo. The images quickly circulated online, prompting renewed attention to Young’s well-being and fueling speculation about her next steps. Her Instagram post appears to directly address that attention, grounding expectations while reassuring fans that she is making progress.
“Life is a journey, nothing is perfect but today I am doing well,” Young concluded, a line that underscored both resilience and realism.
Before the collapse, Young had been preparing to tour in support of her third studio album, I’m Only F**king Myself, released in September. The record marked a significant moment in her career, earning critical attention for its candid lyricism and sharp emotional focus. The canceled tour was intended to be her most extensive to date, particularly in North America.
In October, Young also became involved in a separate legal matter unrelated to her health. Her lawyers filed a dispute in London alleging that producer Carter Young improperly claimed songwriting credits on four of her songs. The case is ongoing, and no further details have been made public.
