Philadelphia, Sept. 21 -- Ed Sheeran broke down in tears during his concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, saying he felt abandoned by friends, family and people he had known for years amid the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour.

Reflecting on what he described as "a weird week", Sheeran told the audience that people had urged him to cancel the tour and that several people close to him had backed away, as per Page Six.

"In these situations you really find out who your friends are. It's been a weird week," he said, according to video captured by a fan, adding, "It happened very quickly. At the same time, I had so many people telling me to cancel this tour and so many people I've known...