"Millions would still sing every word with him": Fans react to Ed Sheeran saying he can't picture himself doing the Super Bowl halftime show

Ed Sheeran recently appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, which was hosted by Alexandra Cooper. Their discussion touched on various topics, which included Sheeran choosing music as a career, his secret Letterboxd account, and his recent letter to the prime minister to make music a part of the education system in the UK.

The conversation between Sheeran and Cooper was shared by Pop Crave on their X account. This is what Ed had to say regarding performing at the Super Bowl halftime show:

"I’ve had this conversation before, I don’t think English artists are— there are some that have the pizazz… but me going up there and being like, ‘Here’s the The A Team, and here’s Perfect.’ […] I can’t picture myself doing it… I would definitely go on and do it with someone, just to do the Super Bowl, but I don’t think my set lends itself to that.. You’ve gotta do what suits you." - @PopCrave wrote in their caption.

With over 46 million followers on Instagram and more than 16 million followers on X, Sheeran underestimated his fans' adoration for his music. One user replied to Pop Crave's post by saying:

"He may not see it, but millions would still sing every word with him. That’s impact" - @horejsiii stated.

How did fans react to Ed Sheeran saying he would not be a good fit to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show?

The X users in the comment section on Pop Crave's post are having a full-blown discussion on Ed Sheeran's statement. Some agree with Sheeran, saying he has his own way of performing, and it does not fit the "pizazz" required for the Super Bowl halftime show. A few others appreciate Sheeran's honesty, saying they wished some previous performers had the same kind of self-awareness.

Have a look at these mixed reactions in the comments:

One user commented,

"This Self awareness is beautiful but I think he is underplaying himself. But Give the Superbowl to Adele oh What a Night it would be!" - @kgotsohopelekau wrote.

Another netizen said,

"He has enough hits, but his stage presence isn't there. He's a great musician, but the SuperBowl stage isn't really for good musicians. It's a lipsyncing pyro tech show." - @FullOfGraceUS stated.

While some think that Ed Sheeran is exactly what the Super Bowl halftime show needs. They commented,

"Kudos to him for being humble and honest. However, it may be what the Super Bowl needs." - @moraltreason expressed.

One humorous comment reads,

"Ed acting like the Super Bowl wants him to fight a bear while singing Perfect. 😂😂 " - @foopser chimed in.

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Will Ed Sheeran ever perform at the Super Bowl halftime show? Only time will tell. For now, Sheeran feels that it may not suit his style of performance and singing. Ed is known for his one-man band performances, and the Super Bowl is known for its flashy lights and "pizazz," as Sheeran said.

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