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Ed Sheeran SNL UK Cold Open Mocks Tour Controversy
Ed Sheeran’s SNL UK sketch highlights his tour controversy with a joke about sitting on the fence.
In brief
Ed Sheeran’s SNL UK sketch highlights his tour controversy with a joke about sitting on the fence. Ed Sheeran’s SNL UK cold open mocked his tour controversy by joking he sits on the fence between humans and robots. Originally reported by Billboard.
SNL UK Cold Open
Ed Sheeran appears in SNL UK sketch on Sept 19, 2026.
Sketch Plot
King Charles meets AI execs about Diana’s likeness going rogue.
Diana AI Goes Rogue
Diana AI declares, 'We A.I. have had quite enough. Humanity is nothing but a candle in the wind.'
“We A.I. have had quite enough. Humanity is nothing but a candle in the wind.”
Ed Sheeran’s Response
Ed Sheeran jokes he sits on the fence, saying he doesn’t want to alienate fans.
Real-Life Tour
Sheeran performed in Philadelphia after Macklemore dropped out of tour.
Sheeran’s Statement
Sheeran called Gaza crisis 'catastrophic' and promised unity at concert.
“What happened in Israel at the Nova music festival on October 7th was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain.”
What Happens Next
Sheeran works with diverse groups to help Gaza victims while keeping concert inclusive.
The key point
Ed Sheeran’s SNL UK cold open mocked his tour controversy by joking he sits on the fence between humans and robots.
