Ed Sheeran's Loop tour unraveling explained as singer expected to proceed with next show

As Ed Sheeran prepares to continue his Loop tour as scheduled, read on to learn about what led to the controversy surrounding it and the ensuing fallout.

What did Ed Sheeran do? His ‘Loop Tour’ fallout explained

Ed is facing extensive backlash after his promoter removed one artist from his 'Loop Tour.'
Just Jared

Ed Sheeran Loses All ‘Loop Tour’ Opening Acts as Finneas, Aaron Rowe, & Lukas Graham Drop Out in Support of Macklemore & Palestine

Ed Sheeran has lost of all of his opening acts. The day after it was announced that Macklemore has been removed from the Loop Tour after making
Contactmusic

Ed Sheeran loses 200k followers as Macklemore’s Instagram explodes after Loop Tour fallout

Ed Sheeran’s follower count has plunged while Macklemore and every dropped support act have surged online after the Loop Tour collapsed in the wake of the rapper’s pro‑Palestinian speech.
Independent Journal Review

Ed Sheeran Loop Tour faces Palestine protests and opener withdrawals

Multiple openers withdraw and Macklemore is removed from Ed Sheeran's tour amid backlash over Palestine statements and donor pressure. · 2 stories, 368 sources on IJR News.
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Fan-run account for Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour says it’s “deeply saddened & disappointed” by the singer’s decision to drop Macklemore over Palestine controversy

An Ed Sheeran fan account criticized the singer after Macklemore was dropped from his tour following his pro-Palestine comments during a performance.
Uproxx

Ed Sheeran Plots Months Of North American Shows With His ‘Loop Tour’ In 2026

10/29/2026 — Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 10/30/2026 — Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

'SNL UK' Roasts Ed Sheeran 'Sitting on the Fence' Amid Tour Controversy

Saturday Night Live UK took aim at Ed Sheeran and Macklemore's Loop Tour controversy during the Saturday, September 19, live broadcast.