Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour

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What happened

The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:01:54 UTC.

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