TRIGGER WARNING: The article contains references to rape, suicide, and abuseWelsh pop singer Duffy just announced that she’ll be returning to the stage after more than 15 years since her last performance. The singer revealed that in the coming month, she’ll be holding a secret show and will be performing her songs in London. The news comes around after she revealed some harrowing details about why she took a step back from music.
Duffy announces first concert in 15 years
The singer, who rose to fame in 2008, took to her social media account in order to share the news that she will be making a comeback to the stage in a secret live performance. Taking to the stories section, she posted, “I’m doing a secret intimate gig in London on the 5th of July, next month, and I would love nothing more than for some of you to attend.”She added that fans will have to apply for a ballot in order to be considered for attendance, and that only a few people will be selected. Her post further added, “Please visit the link below and leave your details if you want to come. It’s only small capacity, so we can only select a few, but really looking forward to it, I will sing some new songs.”Duffy, whose real name is Aimee Anne Duffy, last appeared on stage when she performed at the O2 Arena in London for Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball in 2010.
What happened to Duffy
The singer completely disappeared after her last performance, and had left many fans wondering about what happened to her at the height of her career. In 2020, the singer finally revealed the harrowing truth behind her taking a step back from music. While sharing the news on her official website, the singer had revealed at the time that she had been kidnapped and raped after being drugged at a restaurant and had been kept away in a foreign country for an unspecified period of time. She revealed that she did not remember a lot of details about what happened; however, the incident left her feeling suicidal.An excerpt from her statement on her website read, “I thought the public disclosure of my story would utterly destroy my life, emotionally, while hiding my story was destroying my life so much more.”
Documentary about Duffy and her life underway
Earlier this year, it was reported that Duffy would finally be opening up about what happened to her in the past 15 years in a documentary. The project is currently in production and will also mark her major return to the screen since 2010. It will chronicle her start from Wales, to become a pop sensation, and all that followed in her life.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.
