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Ed Sheeran Roasted by 'Chicken Shop Date' Host Amelia Dimoldenberg On 'SNL UK'

Ed Sheeran roasted on 'SNL UK' for tour controversy and perceived neutrality on Palestine issue

By · Published September 27, 2026  16:27 UTC · Updated September 27, 2026  17:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 8 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 26.
  • Primary Driver: Ed Sheeran roasted on 'SNL UK' for tour controversy and perceived neutrality on Palestine issue
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Ed Sheeran is facing backlash from viewers and the media after appearing on 'Saturday Night Live UK'. The incident occurred during a sketch where Ed Sheeran was roasted by host Amelia Dimoldenberg, who has previously appeared on 'Chicken Shop Date'. The News International reports that 'SNL UK' has been branded 'cowards' by some viewers who took offense to a Free Palestine joke.

The joke was part of a larger sketch that mocked King Charles and Ed Sheeran using AI technology. Rolling Stone notes that Ed Sheeran's perceived neutrality on the Palestine issue has been a point of contention among his fans. The incident has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some calling for a boycott of his tour.

Mashable's report on the sketch highlights the use of AI technology in the mock-up of Ed Sheeran and King Charles.

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What sparked the backlash against Ed Sheeran?

Controversy surrounding his tour and a perceived lack of support for the Palestine cause

Who roasted Ed Sheeran on 'SNL UK'?

Host Amelia Dimoldenberg, who has previously appeared on 'Chicken Shop Date'

What was the topic of the sketch that included the Free Palestine joke?

A mock-up of Ed Sheeran and King Charles using AI technology

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