Ed Sheeran Mentions Estranged Relative at Atlanta Concert

Ed Sheeran referred to an unnamed relative he had not spoken to in a long time during his October 3 concert in Atlanta, after his cousin Jethro Sheeran publicly criticized him. Ed did not identify the family member, and the remark has not been confirmed as a reference to Jethro. The singer made the comments while describing messages he found on an old phone. He told the audience that some were from a family member he had not spoken to for a long time, and suggested concertgoers might have seen the relative on social media. The remark followed Jethro’s public criticism and attracted attention amid their estrangement, but Ed did not name his cousin or directly address his accusations during the concert. Jethro criticized Ed on social media on September 17, saying he was ashamed of his cousin and describing him as selfish. He also accused Ed of being responsible for Macklemore’s removal from the remaining dates of Ed’s Loop Tour. Those comments represent Jethro’s allegations; the supplied accounts provide no independent evidence establishing them. Ed has said the promoter, rather than he, decided to remove Macklemore after objections from venues hosting upcoming shows.