Aaron Rowe, Ed Sheeran's opening act, is off the tour. Rowe stepped away after Macklemore was dropped from the schedule. Macklemore was dropped because of pro-Palestinian remarks during a performance. Reports suggested Rowe left to back him.
Sheeran noted the call to drop Macklemore was made by the promoter, not by him. No further details were provided. The tour continues without both performers.
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