Aaron Rowe, Ed Sheeran's opening act, has departed the tour. Rowe dropped out after Macklemore was dropped from the schedule. Macklemore was removed because of pro-Palestinian remarks during a performance. Reports said Rowe left in support of him.
Sheeran said the move to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, and not his decision. No further details were provided. The tour goes on without either act.
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