Ed Sheeran broke down in tears as he addressed fans at his first concert since Macklemore’s removal from his Loop Tour, admitting he had made mistakes during a week of mounting criticism. The 35-year-old singer returned to the stage at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 19, without his scheduled support acts, who had withdrawn following the rapper’s departure. Before performing, Ed paused to speak about the controversy, freedom of expression and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “I am making mistakes,” he told the crowd, adding: “And I’m so, so sorry.” His emotional appearance followed days of conflicting accounts about Macklemore’s removal after the rapper called for a free Palestine during his performances at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ed Sheeran apologised over Macklemore controversy Ed Sheeran’s emotional apology in Philadelphia Ed began by acknowledging that the evening would open differently from his usual shows. “Um, this is not usually how I would open the show, but before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s OK if I say a few words …