Cody Simpson says he "can't walk or talk" after knee injury, damaged vocal cord
Los Angeles, July 2
Australian singer-actor Cody Simpson has revealed that he is temporarily stepping away from recording his upcoming album and performing live after suffering a dislocated knee and a damaged vocal cord, according to E! News.
Sharing a health update on Instagram, the 29-year-old said the injuries have left him unable to walk, speak normally, sing or dance for the foreseeable future.
"I can't walk or talk for some time now, and no singing or dancing for months to come," Simpson wrote.
"I've been pushing my body and mind for years now non-stop and I'm taking time to reflect and understand this for what it is: forced rest. The album and live shows have to wait, but I've got some work to share while I'm down for the count," he added.
Simpson, known for songs including La Da Dee and Pretty Brown Eyes, had previously revealed in May that he was on vocal rest. In his latest update, he explained that he dislocated his knee while rehearsing for a new music video.
"I dislocated my knee rehearsing for a new music video, and we had to push surgery back to let my knee settle," he wrote.
Despite the setback, the singer said the music video was still completed, according to E! News.
"FYI, we still shot the music video," Simpson shared, later teasing a clip of his upcoming song with the caption, "it's a red hot summer."
The singer, who briefly stepped away from music to compete on the Australian national swimming team before returning to the industry, is also finding new ways to connect with fans during his recovery, according to E! News.
In an Instagram Story posted on June 30, Simpson invited fans in Los Angeles to attend a listening event for his upcoming single.
"Since I can't sing and can't move, I wanted to find a creative way for some fans to be first to hear my next single," he wrote, according to E! News.
Simpson has not announced a timeline for his return to recording or live performances.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is a reminder that even celebrities aren't immune to burnout. He said he's been pushing his body and mind non-stop for years - that sounds like our IT folks working 24/7! Sometimes forced rest is a blessing in disguise. Get well soon, Cody.
I admire how transparent he's being with his fans. Many artists would just vanish for months without explanation. This is quite mature of him. Also, the fact that he still managed to shoot the video despite the injury shows dedication. Sending good vibes from India! 🇮🇳
Not going to lie, I'm a bit skeptical. He went from swimming to music, now injuries right before album launch? Hope this isn't a PR strategy. But if it's genuine, I wish him a speedy recovery. Our Indian athletes deal with similar injuries and come back stronger - he can too.
Guys, let's not forget the psychological impact too. Being unable to do what you love for months must be tough mentally. In India, we often ignore mental health, but he's handling it well. Also, can we talk about how cool it is that he invited fans to listen to his single? Very inclusive.
I've been following his career since the Miley Cyrus days. He's always been a hard worker. This forced rest might actually help him create better music. Remember when he switched to swimming? The man doesn't give up easily. Rooting for you, Cody! 🙏
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