Ed Sheeran breaks silence at first concert after Macklemore Palestine row

Ed Sheeran has told fans in Philadelphia that he's "honestly so grateful" for their support in his first concert since Macklemore's removal from his tour.

He said: "I am honestly so grateful that you're here tonight with me.

"This concert is still a place where is welcome and everyone here can stand beside people that have opposing views, and everyone can stand beside people that they don't agree with on everything, but they can all agree on singing these songs."

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