Real reason Ed Sheeran cancelled Vegas gig just hours before he’s due on stage revealed
SINGER Ed Sheeran cancelled a gig as crowds came in over fears the set could collapse.
Fans who queued in sweltering heat for hours in Las Vegas were left fuming when it was axed 20 minutes after doors opened.
Shape of You hitmaker Ed, 32, and his team were bringing their gear in ahead of soundcheck when a flooring problem was flagged.
Rubber tiling had become unstuck – causing two tall towers to slip overnight by about a foot each.
Engineers tore the rig apart and reinforced the rebuild but both towers were still found to be shifting at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada, leading to Saturday’s late cancellation.
A source said: “Health and safety is paramount at gigs of all magnitude and scale – but even more so at a 65,000-seater NFL stadium. The issue was with the floor rather than the stage itself but Ed and his crew battled for 24 hours to salvage the show.
“He was obviously gutted they couldn’t make it happen but it was completely out of his hands and the right decision to protect his fans.”
Some were treated for “heat-related issues” after queuing in 37C temperatures.
The Brit singer was later filmed apologising and taking selfies with the few who managed to get in.
The Grammy Award-winner wrote on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m typing this but there’s been some challenges encountered during the load in of our Vegas show. I’m so sorry. I know everyone has travelled in for this and I wish I could change it.”
The gig has been rescheduled for October 28.
The Allegiant Stadium apologised for the “delays and inconvenience”.