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Robbie Williams Says He Experiences 'Inside Tourette's,' Describes Being 'Olympian at Masking'

He shared the self-reported observations on an ADHD-focused podcast.

Overview

  • On the first episode of the new season of I'm ADHD! No You're Not, released October 1, the 51-year-old detailed what he calls intrusive, Tourette's-like thoughts that do not manifest as outward tics.
  • He said he is terrified of performing live and described himself as an 'Olympian at masking' anxiety behind onstage bravado.
  • Williams explained that adoration from stadium crowds does not cut through his internal noise and said past experiences still trigger performance-related distress.
  • He said an online autism self-test indicated autistic traits but not autism, and he referenced long-standing ADHD diagnoses and past addiction treatment.
  • The remarks come as he continues his Britpop tour that began in May, with a new album titled Britpop scheduled for release on October 10.