Isaac Slade, former lead singer of rock band The Fray, alongside American Idol contestant Brooks Rosser, have been added to Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour.
The tour changes follow the departure of US rapper Macklemore, who was removed after making comments regarding Gaza.
Shortly afterwards, a range of other supporting acts also pulled out of the remaining dates. These included Irish singer Aaron Rowe, Danish vocalist Lukas Graham, Sheeran’s backing band Beoga, and musician Finneas, who is the brother of Billie Eilish.
Slade has now stepped in as a support act for Sheeran’s performances in Indianapolis on 10 October, Charlotte on 17 October, Arlington on 24 October and Tampa on 7 November.
Sharing the confirmed tour dates on Instagram, Slade posted the message: "See you out there."
He previously appeared on stage during Sheeran’s show in Atlanta on 3 October.
Rosser, who was a contestant on season 24 of American Idol, will also perform on the October 10 date in Indianapolis.
He wrote on Instagram: “My first show since American Idol, and it’s at Lucas Oil Stadium opening for @teddysphotos I’m beyond excited and grateful. See you Saturday!”
Sheeran has remaining dates in Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
No supporting acts have been announced for these shows.
Macklemore, who was an opener on Sheeran’s tour, sparked controversy in September when he told an audience he wanted people in Gaza and the West Bank to know they had not been forgotten amid the conflict with Israel.
A petition was launched demanding he be removed from Sheeran’s remaining shows and Robert Kraft, whose Kraft Group owns the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, was among those who contacted the British singer saying he would not be able to play the venue unless Macklemore was removed from the tour.
Sheeran said it was the promoter’s decision to remove the rapper from the tour and not his.
At his first gig after the row, he apologised for making “mistakes” amid the furore and described the conflict in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate”.
Macklemore has announced a European tour named Free Palestine, which he said “sold out immediately”.
His tour will kick off in Dublin’s 3Arena on 26 October followed by a show at Paris’ Accor Arena on 29 October and wrap up at London’s Wembley Arena on 30 October.
Proceeds from the concerts will go towards a number of organisations working in support of Palestinian people including medical care, humanitarian assistance, education, community support and advocacy.
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