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Ed Sheeran Rules Out Joining Strictly Come Dancing

He cites the show's so‑called curse, saying he enjoys being married.

Overview

  • Asked backstage at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball, Sheeran replied "No" when pressed on ever doing the BBC contest.
  • He said dancing is not his strength, recalling six weeks of daily ballroom rehearsals for his 2014 Thinking Out Loud video.
  • During his Jingle Bell Ball set, he added the track Heaven as a tribute to his wife Cherry because it is her favorite.
  • Responding to fan concerns about new album lyrics, he said some songs reflect heightened emotion rather than his whole life.
  • Reports carried by UK outlets say he considered featuring Cherry in his Camera video but chose Phoebe Dynevor after discussing it with his wife.