Ed Sheeran’s upcoming tour has seen four of its opening acts withdraw after Macklemore was removed from the lineup over his controversial "Free Palestine" speech during a recent show. The decision to drop Macklemore has reportedly prompted a chain reaction, with other performers citing concerns over the tour’s direction or political stance. While no official statements have been released from the affected acts, the departures highlight growing tensions between artists and organizers over public statements and stage activism. Fans and industry observers are now watching closely to see how the tour will proceed without its original lineup.


Four of Ed Sheeran's opening acts have quit his tour following Macklemore's firing over his "Free Palestine" speech.