Ed Sheeran faces backlash in Ireland after Macklemore's removal from his U.S. tour sparked a row, with politicians, musicians and broadcasters speaking out.

One of the most successful songwriters of all time is facing the biggest controversy of his nearly two decades in the public eye. Where does pop star Ed Sheeran go from here?

The Pink Floyd musician said there are “people who do the right thing, that rapper Macklemore would be one of those people,” and then there’s Ed Sheeran.

Speaking on the issues surrounding Ed Sheeran’s current run of shows, Ray Waddell, chief content director at Oak View Group, says it’s rare for a tour to become engulfed in controversy over comments made on stage.

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Hannah Einbinder — an outspoken advocate for Palestine — criticized Sheeran for his response to the Macklemore drama.

Together, the five acts have gained 1.638 million followers, more than seven times the number Sheeran has lost.