--- title: "Ed Sheeran tour support quits after Macklemore removal" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ed-sheeran-tour-support-quits-after-macklemore-removal" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/ed-sheeran-tour-support-quits-after-macklemore-removal" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/ed-sheeran-tour-support-quits-after-macklemore-removal.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/ed-sheeran-tour-support-quits-after-macklemore-removal" category: "Politics" published: "2026-09-17T11:05:11.429Z" source_reported: "2026-09-17T10:37:09.000Z" updated: "2026-09-17T11:05:11.429Z" trust_score: 30 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 65 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-17T11:00:07.197111+00:00" --- # Ed Sheeran tour support quits after Macklemore removal *All remaining acts withdraw from Loop Tour following rapper's pro-Palestine stance* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 30 of 100, higher is better. The central claim rests on anonymous sourcing and no documents or independent outlets were cited. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The digests are short and lack detail, making it difficult to assess the quality of the original reporting. - Hype 65 of 100, lower is better. Headlines and digests suggest a manufactured urgency and a focus on controversy over substance. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - All supporting artists have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour. - The withdrawal follows Ed Sheeran's decision to remove rapper Macklemore from the tour. - Macklemore's removal is linked to his pro-Palestine stance and on-stage speeches. - Greta Thunberg and Shane MacGowan's widow have commented on the events. All artists providing support for Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour have withdrawn their participation. This action follows Ed Sheeran's decision to remove rapper Macklemore from the tour lineup. Reports indicate Macklemore's removal was a consequence of pressure related to his pro-Palestine stance and public speeches. ## Divergent accounts of the situation One report states that Greta Thunberg opposes Ed Sheeran's actions, suggesting that "there is only one victim here." Another report claims Thunberg's statement shows "global consciousness has shifted" and leads a pro-Palestinian backlash against Sheeran. A different report suggests Ed Sheeran will donate millions to the Palestinians after attempting to maintain a neutral stance. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention that Ed Sheeran will donate millions to the Palestinians. None of the centre-rated digests mention Greta Thunberg's comments or Shane MacGowan's widow's statement. ## Who covered it Shares of the 17 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 12% (2) - Centre: 35% (6) - Right: 53% (9) 2 of 19 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-17T11:00:07.197111+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-17T11:45:08.633Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - The centre-rated report led on Ellie Goulding being called 'iconic' by fans for a tweet posted amid the furore surrounding Ed Sheeran's tour. The digest stated that Goulding's fans had labelled her 'iconic' after she posted a tweet at a significant moment during the controversy. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on the backlash against Ed Sheeran and the involvement of public figures. GB News highlighted that Shane MacGowan's widow urged Sheeran to quit the tour, stating it is "never too late" to act. Welt and The Telegraph reported that Greta Thunberg opposes Sheeran's actions, with The Telegraph adding that Thunberg believes the cancellation shows a shift in "global consciousness" and leads a pro-Palestinian backlash. Observador framed the situation as "War vs Culture" and questioned who the villain would be, noting Sheeran ran out of opening bands. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 5 - high: 6 - unknown: 2 - veryHigh: 6 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [GB News](https://gbnews.com/celebrity/shane-macgowan-widow-ed-sheeran-quit-tour) — Shane MacGowan's widow calls on Ed Sheeran to quit touramid Macklemore backlash: 'Never too late' - [Welt](https://welt.de/vermischtes/article6aaba36afc82e30f94af2b01/macklemore-rauswurf-hier-gibt-es-nur-ein-opfer-greta-thunberg-stellt-sich-gegen-ed-sheeran.html) — Macklemore Ejection: "There Is only One Victim Here – Greta Thunberg Opposes Ed Sheeran - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-16138203/Ellie-Goulding-branded-icon-gives-simple-response-dragged-Ed-Sheeran-row.html) — Ellie Goulding is branded an 'icon' as is dragged into Ed Sheeran row - [Observador](https://observador.pt/programas/no-se-fala-de-outra-coisa/guerra-x-cultura-ed-sheeran-e-macklemore-de-costas-voltadas) — War vs Culture. Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Turned Backs - [Unknown](https://srugim.co.il/101011399-%D7%91%D7%97%D7%A8-%D7%A6%D7%93-%D7%90%D7%93-%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%9F-%D7%99%D7%AA%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9C%D7%9E%D7%A2%D7%9F) — Choose a Side? Ed Sheeran Will Donate Millions to the Palestinians - [The Telegraph](https://telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/09/16/greta-thunberg-pro-palestinian-backlash-against-ed-sheeran) — Greta Thunberg leads pro-Palestinian backlash against Ed Sheeran - [NZ Herald](https://nzherald.co.nz/world/greta-thunberg-leads-the-pro-palestinian-backlash-against-ed-sheeran/GGOO3UOYMVAVXM6ZXTWZGOFX3A) — Greta Thunberg leads the pro-Palestinian backlash aimed at Ed Sheeran - [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/culture/361034409/greta-thunberg-leads-propalestinian-backlash-against-ed-shee) — Greta Thunberg leads pro-Palestinian backlash against Ed Sheeran - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/marie-claire/article/1879758/oi-palaistinioi-einai-ta-pragmatika-thumata-apada-i-greta-thunberg-ston-ed-sheeran) — "Palestinians Are the Real Victims," Greta Thunberg Responds to Ed Sheeran - [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/kjendis/greta-thunberg-ut-mot-ed-sheeran-bare-ett-offer-her/s/80-95-84363) — Greta Thunberg Against Ed Sheeran: - Only One Victim Here - [Expressen](https://expressen.se/noje/thunbergs-ilska-mot-ed-sheeran-) — Thunberg's Anger Against Ed Sheeran - [CBS Austin](https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/greta-thunberg-tells-ed-sheeran-the-palestinian-people-are-the-one-victim-here-macklemore-bds-gaza-west-bank-genocide) — Greta Thunberg tells Ed Sheeran the Palestinian people are the 'one victim here' - [KGAN](https://cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-world/greta-thunberg-tells-ed-sheeran-the-palestinian-people-are-the-one-victim-here-macklemore-bds-gaza-west-bank-genocide) — Greta Thunberg tells Ed Sheeran the Palestinian people are the 'one victim here' - [News 4 San Antonio](https://news4sanantonio.com/news/nation-world/greta-thunberg-tells-ed-sheeran-the-palestinian-people-are-the-one-victim-here-macklemore-bds-gaza-west-bank-genocide) — Greta Thunberg tells Ed Sheeran the Palestinian people are the 'one victim here' - [The National Desk](https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/greta-thunberg-tells-ed-sheeran-the-palestinian-people-are-the-one-victim-here-macklemore-bds-gaza-west-bank-genocide) — Greta Thunberg tells Ed Sheeran the Palestinian people are the 'one victim here' - [WCIV](https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/gallery/greta-thunberg-tells-ed-sheeran-the-palestinian-people-are-the-one-victim-here-macklemore-bds-gaza-west-bank-genocide) — Greta Thunberg tells Ed Sheeran the Palestinian people are the 'one victim here' - [i24NEWS](https://i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/artc-greta-thunberg-leads-an-attack-against-ed-sheeran-you-chose-the-wrong-side) — Greta Thunberg leads an attack against Ed Sheeran: 'You chose the wrong side' - [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/culture/article/b1ncl0wtfx) — 'There is only one victim': Greta Thunberg targets Ed Sheeran as Macklemore tour cont - [Just Jared](https://justjared.com/2026/09/15/greta-thunberg-calls-out-ed-sheeran-amid-macklemore-tour-fallout-says-there-is-only-one-victim-here) — Greta Thunberg Calls Out Ed Sheeran Amid Macklemore Tour Fallout, Says 'There Is Only One Victim Here' ## Questions **Why was Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour?** Macklemore was reportedly removed from Ed Sheeran's tour due to pressure concerning his pro-Palestine stance and on-stage political speeches. This decision led to a backlash against Ed Sheeran. **What happened after Macklemore was removed?** Following Macklemore's removal from the Loop Tour, all of Ed Sheeran's remaining supporting artists decided to pull out of their appearances. This left Ed Sheeran without any opening acts for the tour. **Who commented on Ed Sheeran's decision?** Greta Thunberg has opposed Ed Sheeran's actions, with reports suggesting her comments indicate a shift in global consciousness. Shane MacGowan's widow has also weighed in, urging Sheeran that it is not too late to take action. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/ed-sheeran-tour-support-quits-after-macklemore-removal. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Ed Sheeran tour support quits after Macklemore removal", https://mediabias.news/politics/ed-sheeran-tour-support-quits-after-macklemore-removal