Ed Sheeran’s 16 million Twitter and 5.5 million Instagram followers are going to be left disappointed over the next few months as the singer-songwriter has announced his departure from all social media.
Writing on his Instagram account, the 24-year-old announced he was “taking a break” from social media in order to travel the world.
Sheeran had just finished his world tour, ending with a show in New Zealand. However, although he has been all over the world, he wrote how he was “seeing the world through a screen and not my eye.”
He also noted that his upcoming third album, the follow up to X, was the “the best thing I have made thus far”.
The message in full reads: Hello all. I'm taking a break from my phone, emails and all social media for a while, I've had such an amazing ride over the last five years but I find myself seeing the world through a screen and not my eyes so I'm taking this opportunity of me not having to be anywhere or do anything to travel the world and see everything I missed.
To my family and friends, if you love me you will understand me buggering off for a bit, to my fans, the 3rd album is on its way and is the best thing I have made thus far.
See you all next autumn, and thank you for being amazing.
Ed x”
Until next Autumn Ed, have fun on your travels.
