Ellie Goulding's Shocking Coachella Battle: Food Poisoning & Leather Shorts

Singer Ellie Goulding recently shared a candid account of her challenging early career, including a particularly difficult performance at Coachella. While battling severe food poisoning, Goulding described the intense physical discomfort and the struggle to manage the situation, even commenting on her choice of attire. She recalled performing in South America and contracting the illness after a meal.

Goulding expressed that the music industry did not always provide adequate support for artists facing health crises, especially during demanding tours and schedules. She noted that the transition to fame was jarring, moving from a private life to intense public scrutiny and a heavy workload. This often led to her body physically failing, resulting in illnesses like tonsillitis, with no established system to ensure her well-being.

She also recounted instances where she had to decline performances due to illness, facing repercussions like being told she might never be invited to perform at a certain event again. Goulding indicated that artists, particularly female singers, felt compelled to accept every opportunity to succeed. She observed that current industry practices are more focused on artist welfare, a positive change from the pressures she experienced at the beginning of her career.