Cody Simpson cannot ‘walk or talk’ as double injury postpones new album

Australian singer Cody Simpson has revealed he is unable to “walk or talk” after suffering a dislocated knee and a damaged vocal cord, forcing him to postpone his upcoming album and live performances. The 29-year-old shared the news with his 4.8 million Instagram followers, detailing a series of setbacks that have halted his career.

Simpson explained that he sustained the knee injury during rehearsals for a new music video. This unfortunate incident meant that an operation scheduled to address his damaged vocal cord had to be delayed. Consequently, the pop star confirmed that his new music and planned shows would be put on hold, though he assured fans he would “be back stronger.”

His Instagram post included photographs, one showing him on crutches, and a video clip appearing to capture the moment his knee dislocated.

Simpson candidly reflected on his challenges, stating: “The universe is serving it to me this year! An update on where I’ve been: I’ve been on and off vocal rest for close to 3 months trying to heal a damaged vocal cord.”

He continued: “We decided to operate to aid the recovery, then I dislocated my knee rehearsing for a new music video and we had to push surgery back to let my knee settle. I can’t walk or talk for some time now, and no singing or dancing for months to come.”

The singer acknowledged that he has been “pushing my body and mind for years now non-stop,” and must now accept this “forced rest.” Despite the delays, he promised fans he has material ready to share while he is “down for the count,” adding defiantly: “You can’t hold me down! I’ll be back stronger.”

He also managed to complete filming for the music video where the injury occurred, hinting at its eventual release.

Known for hits such as “La Da Dee” and “Home To Mama”, Simpson also has a notable background as a talented junior swimmer. He resumed serious training in 2019, earning a spot on Australia’s swimming team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and later attempted to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.