Ed Sheeran Says He Considered Canceling Tour, Felt Abandoned After Macklemore Controversy

Ed Sheeran revealed on Saturday night that he initially contemplated canceling the remainder of his "LOOP" US tour following the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal. The emotional singer admitted during his show at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field that he felt abandoned by friends and family during the past week. Sheeran also expressed concern about potential security threats, which prompted him to remove his B-stage from the tour, typically situated in the middle of the audience.

Despite these concerns, he was heartened by the high ticket sales for the Philadelphia concert, which led him to decide to continue with the tour. Sheeran emphasized that he was doing this for his fans and loved bringing people together from all walks of life, regardless of their differing opinions.