Aaron Rowe, Ed Sheeran's opening act, is off the tour. Rowe withdrew after Macklemore was removed from the lineup. Macklemore was removed following onstage pro-Palestinian statements. Reports indicated Rowe left in support of him.
Sheeran explained the move to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, and not his decision. No further details were given. The tour goes on without both performers.
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