Ed Sheeran says friends and family ‘abandoned’ him amid Macklemore controversy

Ed Sheeran has been in the headines since moving ahead with his Loop Tour at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night amid much controversy following the removal of rapper Macklemore. The controversy has since seen all of Sheeran’s scheduled opening acts, as well as his touring band, withdraw from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.Ed Sheeran on feeling 'abandoned' by familySpeaking to the 50,000-strong crowd, Sheeran was seen getting rather emotional and breaking down several times while addressing the audience. During the candid chat with the crowd, the actor said the past week had made him reassess some of his closest relationships after his members of his family and friends' cricle 'abandoned' him.In a video captured by a fan, the singer said, "In these situations you really find out who your friends are. It’s been a weird week. It happened very quickly.