Ed Sheeran used his first concert since losing his opening acts to speak publicly about the conflict in Gaza, describing the situation there as catastrophic and unjustifiable, according to Página|12. The remarks, reported on Sunday, September 20, 2026, marked the singer's first on-stage comments since the controversy over his support acts.
Página|12 reports that Sheeran called what is happening in Gaza "catastrophic and unjustifiable." Clarín, also covering the remarks, reported that the singer described the situation as catastrophic, unjustifiable and disproportionate. The two outlets framed the statement as Sheeran breaking his silence on the Israel-Palestine conflict following the dispute involving his opening acts.
The episode has drawn attention beyond the music press. Yahoo en Español Vida y Estilo reported that a cousin of Sheeran publicly criticized the singer over the matter. Infobae, meanwhile, reported that Sheeran has opened a call for opening acts for his return to Mexico, a move it described as setting off a digital phenomenon.
Coverage of the story has circulated across multiple Spanish-language outlets, with headlines focusing both on Sheeran's on-stage statement and on the fallout surrounding his support acts. The reporting available does not include the full text of Sheeran's remarks or further details on how the opening-act dispute unfolded.
What to watch next: whether Sheeran expands on his comments in later shows, and how the search for new opening acts for his Mexico dates develops.
