Comedian roasts 'red-headed puppet' Ed Sheeran on 'SNL UK' after Macklemore drama
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Key Points:
- Comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg mocked Ed Sheeran as a "world-famous red-headed puppet" during her "Saturday Night Live UK" monologue, referencing his recent controversy involving a pro-Palestine statement and fallout with Macklemore.
- The controversy arose after Sheeran voiced support for Palestine during a concert, leading to Macklemore being removed as an opening act from Sheeran's Loop Tour, a decision attributed to the tour promoter and venues rather than Sheeran himself.
- Several other opening acts, including Finneas and Lukas Graham, dropped out of the tour in solidarity with Macklemore following the incident.
- Sheeran explained that venues threatened to pull his shows if Macklemore remained on the tour, and emphasized he is not politically involved as he has fans from diverse backgrounds.
- The singer emotionally revealed feeling abandoned by friends and family amid the backlash, stating the experience has been difficult and isolating for him.
