Aaron Rowe, Ed Sheeran's opener, has left the tour. Rowe withdrew after Macklemore was taken off the bill. Macklemore was dropped because of pro-Palestinian remarks during a performance. Reports indicated Rowe left to back him.
Sheeran noted the decision to drop Macklemore was the promoter's call, rather than his own choice. No further details were given. The tour goes on with neither act.