Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears on stage after talking about Gaza and past mistakes

UPDATE - follow-up to 'Catastrophic and unjustifiable': Ed Sheeran breaks down on stage addressing Gaza war: British singer Ed Sheeran broke down in tears on stage during his return to live performances, facing a major culture war and ongoing public backlash. While opening his solo show, the musician addressed the ongoing Gaza war, describing the situation as catastrophic and unjustifiable. Along with his comments on the conflict, Sheeran offered a direct apology for past mistakes that he admitted caused a storm of his own making. The artist struggled to hold back his emotions during the set, asking the audience to abandon him as the tour became heavily affected by controversy.