Ed Sheeran’s cousin, Jethro Sheeran, renews criticism of the singer amid a wider dispute over Ed Sheeran’s pro-Palestine tour activities. In the latest remarks reported by outlets, Jethro describes his cousin in strongly negative terms, including saying Ed Sheeran is a “coward” and “not a good person.”
The reporting also notes that the family dispute is not new. Jethro is said to be nine years older and has previously been involved in a long-running feud with Ed Sheeran. In his latest response, Jethro says he feels “ashamed” of his cousin.
Different outlets focus on different elements of the dispute—some emphasize the personal language used by Jethro, while others highlight the history of the family conflict and the connection to the pro-Palestine tour controversy. Across coverage, the core points remain that the backlash comes from within Ed Sheeran’s wider family and is tied to public debate around the tour.
