Grace VanderWaal, known from America's Got Talent, has open up in a rare comment about her struggles with mental health.
Grace VanderWaal prioritizes herself. The former contestant from America's Got Talent returned to social media with a devastating update.
“Hi everyone, it’s been a bit,” on March 9, the 22-year-old posted on Instagram. “I'm happy to be back and talk to y'all. I unfortunately will not be going on the Natalie Jane tour due to mental health.”
“I’ve been struggling for a while and am choosing myself in this moment. I love you Natalie and know you’re going to kill it, and I’m sorry to anyone who’s disappointed.”
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The singer of "High," who was scheduled to tour with Natalie in the United States and the United Kingdom until June, expressed her optimism for the future to her fans by saying she intends to resume singing when she is prepared.
“I love you so much and will be singing very soon,” she penned. “Thank you guys for understanding. Again, so so much love. – G.”
With the poignant caption, "I apologize, sending love to all of you," Grace continued to apologize to her admirers.
Tourmate Natalie Jane responded to the "Call it What You Want" singer's revelation with encouragement, writing in the comments, "Health comes first always!!!"
Carson Daly praised Grace's candor and support of mental health, tweeting, "Mental Health is health. Wish more young artists would be as honest w themselves as you are being. Good on you!" Jewel, a singer, also wrote, "Here for you, sis!"
Grace, whose mother Tina VanderWaal passed away in October from illness, has previously talked about the impact her 12-year-old victory on America's Got Talent had on her mental health.
“Looking back, I have definitely faced the mental repercussions of that growing up," in 2022, she informed news networks. "I keep learning about how to take care of myself better and my biggest thing recently is just acknowledging your triggers."
"I've been doing this for so long that you get desensitized to hate online,” she went on to say. “I went through a ton of hate online when I was really young. I'm happy it happened though because it prepared me for this life."