TRIGGER WARNING: Article contains references to rape, suicide, and abuseWelsh pop singer Duffy has just announced his return to the stage more than 15 years after his last performance. The singer has announced that next month he will do a secret show and perform his songs in London. The news comes after some harrowing details were revealed about him taking a step back from music.
Duffy has announced his first concert in 15 years
The singer, who rose to fame in 2008, took to her social media account to share her secret return to the stage. Taking to the stories section, she posted: “I’m doing a secret intimate concert in London on the 5th of July next month and I’d love for some of you to go.”He added that fans will have to vote to be considered for attendance, and that only a few people will be selected. His post added: “Please visit the link below and leave your details if you want to come. It’s only a small capacity so we can only pick a few but I’m really looking forward to singing some new songs.”Duffy, whose real name is Aimee Anne Duffy, last appeared on stage in 2010 at Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball at London’s O2 Arena.
What happened to Duffy
The singer completely disappeared after her last performance, leaving many fans wondering what happened to her at the height of her career. In 2020, the singer finally revealed the painful truth behind taking a step back from music. Sharing the news on her official website, the singer revealed at the time that she was kidnapped and raped after being drugged in a restaurant and was away in a foreign country for an unspecified period of time. He revealed that he did not remember many details about what happened; however, the incident allowed him to commit suicide.An excerpt from her statement on her website read: “I believed that going public with my story would completely destroy my life, emotionally, while hiding my story destroyed my life that much more.”
A documentary about Duffy and his life in progress
Earlier this year, it was reported that Duffy would reveal what happened to him over the past 15 years in a documentary. The project is currently in production, and will make a big return to the screen since 2010. He started in Wales, became a pop sensation and chronicles everything that went on in his life.NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health professional, or NGO. Helplines are also available.
