Conor Maynard has revealed he was rushed to hospital over the weekend following an intense flare-up of a secret health condition that left him ‘screaming in pain’ and physically incapacitated. The 32-year-old singer, best known for hits like Can't Say No, took to Instagram to share the ordeal with fans and explain his prolonged absence from the spotlight.
Maynard disclosed that he has been quietly battling a bulging disc in his back for months, an injury that gradually worsened despite multiple treatment attempts. In his emotional post, he said he had sought help from a chiropractor earlier this year, but the pain only intensified. Over the weekend, it reached unbearable levels. “I lost all the colour in my face,” he wrote, describing how his girlfriend Kitty Bertrand panicked and called for an ambulance.
Now facing the possibility of surgery, Maynard confessed that the experience has deeply disrupted his life and career. “Even holding up a camera is too heavy. Filming content or performing has become almost impossible,” he explained. Despite the frightening prognosis, he remained hopeful, stating that he’s determined to recover and release new music as soon as possible.
This health scare is the latest blow in what Maynard has described as the worst year of his life. Earlier in 2025, he became entangled in a public paternity dispute with The Traitors contestant Charlotte Chilton, who had claimed he fathered her daughter. A DNA test later proved he was not the biological parent, but the damage to his mental health lingered. “I was painted as a deadbeat dad,” he recalled in a This Morning interview. “My mental health spiralled.”
The emotional and physical toll has pushed Maynard into an extended hiatus. As fans flood social media with messages of support, the singer remains focused on healing, both physically and mentally.
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