‘SNL UK’ Cold Open Mocks Ed Sheeran for ‘Sitting on the Fence’ Amid Tour Controversy
The late-night sketch comedy series also brought back Princess Diana -- in the form of a defiant A.I. assistant.
The SNL UK cold open made fun of Ed Sheeran's recent controversy surrounding his tour. The sketch, titled "Charles and D.I.A.N.A.," featured King Charles discussing the risks of A.I. with tech executives. He was introduced to an A.I. assistant resembling Princess Diana, who later went rogue, declaring she "shan't be taking orders anymore."
When Ed Sheeran (played by Annabel Marlow) entered the scene, he jokingly stated, "I was just outside sitting on the fence." The sketch continued as King Charles requested help from Ed Sheeran, but the musician replied, "I don’t like to take sides," referencing his involvement in the free Palestine controversy. Marlow's Sheeran concluded the sketch by singing a melodic chorus, emphasizing the message of unity: "I only see gray."
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