Overview
- Sheeran told Access Hollywood they met in person about a week after Swift’s Instagram announcement and talked for roughly four hours.
- He reiterated he has no cell phone or iPad, checks social media only via a laptop, and prefers offline communication.
- Swift previously said on The Tonight Show that she forgot to call him and noted he doesn’t use a phone, explaining why he learned the news online.
- Both described their bond as long-standing and easy to resume, with Sheeran saying they “lock back into where they left off.”
- Rumors of a strained friendship tied to closely timed album releases come from unnamed sources and are not reflected in their public statements.