Aaron Rowe, Ed Sheeran's opening act, has left the tour. Rowe dropped out after Macklemore was dropped from the schedule. Macklemore was dropped because of pro-Palestinian remarks during a performance. Reports indicated Rowe left to back him.
Sheeran noted the move to drop Macklemore was the promoter's call, not by him. No further details were given. The tour moves on without both performers.
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