Ed Sheeran reveals he’s had “turbulent stuff” in his personal life

Ed Sheeran has revealed that some “turbulent things” have happened to him in his personal life, as he returned to social media after a long break.

The singer, 31, admitted he hasn’t been as “engaged” with his fans online as he would have liked, with many of his recent posts simply promoting his music and tour performances.

In a video he shared on Instagram, Ed explained that he didn’t want to “pretend to be something he wasn’t” by posting during his personal struggles, but vowed that he hoped to be more active with his followers in the future. weeks.

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Ed explained: “I realize I haven’t been as involved in my social media or fan base in recent years and the stuff that’s been posted on this account may have gotten a bit boring, sorry it’s my fault”. .

“The reason I’m making this video, to be totally honest, I’ve had some turbulent things going on in my personal life, so I really didn’t feel like going online and pretending to be something I’m not when I really don’t feel that way. .

Ed then added: ‘I know it sounds weird, but therefore I’m making this video to say that things are looking up and I’m back online.

Hard at work: The singer, 31, has admitted he hasn’t been as “engaged” with his fans online as he would have liked, with many of his recent posts simply promoting his tour

Far from the truth: In a video he shared on Instagram, Ed explained that he didn’t want to “pretend to be something he wasn’t” by posting during his personal struggles.

Perspective: Ed explained, “I realize I haven’t been as involved in my social media or my fanbase in the last couple of years,” adding that some of his recent posts may have been “boring.”

‘So you know, weird stuff will start posting here. I’ve done this video like 50 fucking times and I’m not going to do another one!’

In November, Ed told his followers that he was taking a break from social media after finishing work on a new music video.

Sharing a behind-the-scenes snapshot overlooking a beach, he wrote the caption: ‘Log out now until 2023. See you in the new year. Much love, Ed x.’

Ed is in the middle of a world tour and is currently performing a series of shows in Australia and New Zealand.

Insight: He went on to tell his followers, “The reason I’m making this video, to be totally honest, I’ve been through some turbulent things in my personal life.”

Getting better! Ed then added, “I know it sounds weird, but therefore I’m making this video to say things are looking up and I’m back online.”

In February, Ed was devastated when his close friend Jamal Edwards tragically died after cardiac arrest brought on by taking cocaine and drinking alcohol.

The star paid tribute to his late friend earlier this month with a moving freestyle that he filmed at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC, of ​​which Jamal was a fan.

Paying tribute to his friend during an interview with bbc newsEd said he thinks he wouldn’t be the star he is now without Jamal’s support.

“I really don’t think I would have been given the opportunities that I was given if it hadn’t been for Jamal putting his arm around me,” he said.

Disclosure: ‘So you know, weird stuff will start posting here. I’ve done this video like 50 fucking times and I’m not going to do another one!’ he continued

Sad news: In February, Ed was devastated when his close friend Jamal Edwards tragically died after cardiac arrest brought on by taking cocaine and drinking alcohol.

Family: In May 2022, Ed also revealed that he had welcomed his second child with wife Cherry Seaborn, their daughter Jupiter.

He added that he had been performing in the acoustic scene for several years before Jamal discovered him and asked him to perform on his YouTube channel.

In May 2022, Ed also revealed that he had welcomed his second child with wife Cherry Seaborn, daughter Jupiter.

Announcing the news on Instagram, Ed wrote: ‘I want to let everyone know that we have had another beautiful baby girl. We are both so in love with her, and delighted to be a family of 4.’

Ed and Cherry are already proud parents of two-year-old daughter Lyra after getting married in 2019.

Couple: Ed and Cherry are already proud parents of daughter Lyra, two, after tying the knot in 2019 (pictured in 2017)