Ed Sheeran Roasted by 'Chicken Shop Date' Host Amelia Dimoldenberg On 'SNL UK'
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Key Points:
- During the "SNL UK" opening monologue, Amelia Dimoldenberg made a sharp joke comparing Ed Sheeran to a puppet controlled by others, referencing recent controversies surrounding him.
- The joke alluded to Ed Sheeran's decision to remove opener Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestine remarks, a move that sparked significant public attention.
- Ed Sheeran clarified that the decision to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, not himself, and later apologized to fans for the controversy during a Philadelphia concert.
- Ed expressed his personal views on the conflict, condemning Israel's response to the October 7 massacre as "unjustifiable" and "disproportionate," after initially remaining silent on the issue.
- The "SNL UK" audience reacted positively to Amelia's critique, indicating support for her perspective on the situation involving Ed Sheeran and Macklemore.
