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Lily Allen Calls 'West End Girl' an Act of Desperation in CBS Interview

In a new TV interview, Allen says the quickly written album only eased her pain once it was released.

Overview

  • Allen said she wrote most of the 14-track record in about 10 days at the end of 2024 and doubted it would ever be shared publicly.
  • She described delaying the release for months as stalling her healing, calling the eventual October 24 launch liberating and the public response validating.
  • Allen confirmed she voluntarily checked into a residential treatment facility after her separation, saying her symptoms felt too intense.
  • West End Girl has drawn critical attention and strong U.K. chart results, peaking at No. 2 on the albums chart with a top-10 single.
  • She is preparing a 2026 tour and planning around her daughters’ schedules, while David Harbour has not substantively commented on the album.