Cody Simpson announces forced rest following physical emergencies

• Cody Simpson entered forced rest after suffering a damaged vocal cord and dislocated knee.
• The physical injuries have left the Australian musician temporarily unable to walk or talk.
• Simpson postponed his upcoming live concert performances and suspended his studio album development.

Australian recording artist Cody Simpson entered a period of strict forced rest after suffering a damaged vocal cord and a dislocated knee during two back-to-back medical emergencies. The 29-year-old musician announced the diagnosis on his social media account, revealing that the physical injuries have left him temporarily unable to walk or talk. The dual health crises forced the singer to postpone his upcoming live concert performances and suspend development on his next studio album.

The Sun reported the details of the incidents, which Simpson shared with his followers via an update on Instagram. The performer published a photograph of himself wearing a large leg brace while standing on crutches alongside medical scans of his vocal tract.

He had been managing vocal chord issues on and off for nearly three months before doctors scheduled an operation, which was subsequently delayed when he dislocated his knee during a dance rehearsal for an upcoming music video.

Simpson described the unexpected situation as a period of necessary forced rest after pushing his body and mind non-stop for several years. The pop star confirmed that he faces a lengthy recovery timeline that prohibits any singing or dancing for the next few months, though his production team managed to complete the music video shoot before the operational pause. Fans expressed their support online, urging the multi-talented athlete to focus entirely on his health and happiness before attempting a career comeback.

The musician recently returned to the entertainment industry following a six-year hiatus, releasing two new singles simultaneously in March after retiring from competitive swimming in June 2024. Simpson previously qualified for the Commonwealth Games with the Australian Swim Team in 2022 but missed out on selection for the Paris Olympics.

The performer is also well-known for his high-profile personal life, having dated American pop star Miley Cyrus for ten months between late 2019 and August 2020 before they ended their relationship amicably so he could pursue his athletic ambitions in Australia.