Ed Sheeran on Why He Threw Away His Cell Phone

The Grammy-winning artist told Ellen about why he got rid of his phone, and the impact it's had on his daily life.

[@Egelit]

His performance was outstanding at the Grammys. But because people are still talking about why Beyoncé lost to Adele, we don't seem to appreciate what he did on stage on his own. You were amazing, Ed. As always.

[@katiary3445]

I saw him perform at Gillette Stadium over a year ago and it was incredible; just him and a loop station performing for thousands of people. If you have the chance, you should definitely see him live. One of the best concerts I've ever been to.

[@Egelit]

I am seeing him live at the end of March in London's Royal Albert Hall.... :) Thank you.

[@spursmum]

Is he really good live? I ask because I have a 15 year old with Autism who has decided to actually face crowds and loud noise and put himself out of his comfort zone to see Ed at the O2 in May so I really want him to be good!

[@TheChicChoice]

I went to that one too!! He's one of a kind

[@ccile1006]

Hi! I saw him once live and he was amazing. You wouldn't believe he's alone on stage. He's incredible, a one-of-a-kind live experience. You won't regret it :)

[@norayassin5300]

"I'm a bit of a clumsy idiot" I relate to this on so many levels

[@shahdarabiat5121]

Nora Yassin same😂

[@melissacarrier7030]

Nora Yassin Same I drop my glasses at least once a day at school

[@abbietaylor7218]

Nora Yassin same!

[@sodapop83]

me too. and when i focus trying to be a bit sexy or cool i have 100% score on falling or bumping into something. :/

[@Sofi-bc6ff]

Flowing Flo sazsssa

[@itspraddy]

Here to comment about how adorable it was when Ed surprised Kai because comments are disabled on that one. It was so beautiful.

[@LifeAccordingtoCleng]

itsPraddy Ahaha!

[@melissacarrier7030]

itsPraddy Ikr! It was adorable!

[@jaimewilliams5609]

itsPraddy it was awesome! i hate how they disable th comments tbh

[@heidileggett3855]

itsPraddy ikr I was like omg when Kai turns round

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

itsPraddy the best video get disabled from commenting 😀

[@petraeskola7163]

He seems soooo nice even though he is super famous!!

[@skoluh]

One of the most humble artist we have in this generation

[@petraeskola7163]

yep he truly is

[@trdidion]

Petra Eskola tough?

[@petraeskola7163]

😅😅😅 upss

[@trdidion]

Petra Eskola you mean oops?

[@arupmistry1378]

If Harry and Ron had a child together, it'd be Ed Sheeran

[@Juhi]

Arup Mistry so true 😁

[@sa3thi22]

😂😂😂

[@sg-vn9tv]

no. if ron and vocal chords had a baby it's ed sheeran

[@sa3thi22]

+Marius Stanford 😆😆😂

[@matilderamos4490]

Arup Mistry yep

[@skoluh]

This guy is a genius

[@Prince-on5gh]

very true

[@cindyyd5726]

yep

[@travisscott8923]

A BIG ONE

[@thedanperezvids]

I pray to him at night.

[@relixes7542]

Da prince and I love ed sheeran and shape of you

[@samuelyossef6294]

ed Sheeran is the best musician I have ever heard in my life ed Sheeran thank you

[@carrots2323]

Samuel Yossef besides bruno mars

[@osah_xx198]

Samuel Yossef beside Taylor swift

[@aeroangel2768]

Samuel Yossef haven't you ever listened to Prince?

[@kimberlybonnell5289]

Ever heard of Tori Kelly? No? Well, now you have. You're welcome. P.S. Prepare to have your weave snatched several times. In fact, just leave the damn thing off.

[@chri5o53]

Haha have a listen Leonard Cohen or Paul Simon. See if he's still the best you've heard.

[@spiderliliez]

I've avoiding using my phone, and actually bought a cheap NOKIA non-smart phone, just pure SMS. It's actually pretty liberating.

[@NexGil]

I love how British celebrities are so humble

[@anamikasingh265]

British celebs aren't humble. Ed Sheeran is humble.

[@freyjamulhall3615]

you mean all celebrities who aren't American

[@fanofyoutubers9792]

canadian , korean, swedish and aussie all humble better then American - an american

[@far1daaa]

@@anamikasingh265 excuse me but does that mean you're saying that Danielle Radcliffe is rude?

[@sirgod2017]

@@anamikasingh265 ed sheeran Chris Martin Rowan atkinson Harry styles Adele James Corden Paul McCartney And so on .... Most of the British celebs are really humble

[@ivyrose2356]

When you don't need notifications because your on KZbin 24/7

[@christinaonthego9007]

Zoey_Believe yea pretty much haha

[@felicityaeh]

Zoey_Believe you're*

[@Max-ip1gw]

You need a life then.

[@chefdom1932]

Zoey_Believe you're

[@S-a-t-u-r-n]

I love cheese!

[@luzgriselda9484]

I'm Exactly one year younger because Ed Sheeran, he's Birthday is February 17 1991 and I'm February 17 1992 that means our Birthday is in 3 Days! 🎉🎊🎂🎂🎈

[@megan-bh8wc]

luz Griselda I'll come back in 3 days to wish yall happy birthday lol

[@lesliesan201]

luz Griselda yay that's also my birthday February 17 but I'm turning 17

[@TeresaFa98]

luz Griselda my birthday is feb 17th too 🎊🎈🎁😱💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 i'm turning 19 😁😁😁

[@megan-bh8wc]

luz Griselda well...here I am....HAPPY BIRTHDAY 😁!

[@luzgriselda9484]

megan well thank you 😊

[@itsnuke_]

"I mean it was no pressure at all- god I was a bit fat there wasn't I? Jesus." lmfaoooo

[@Minaajaas]

ed sheeran is literally the nicest and cutest person in the world

[@fanofyoutubers9792]

Nihan nial harry styles carly rae jepsen ellie goulding

[@AI-bq8dd]

i saw ed and ellen i clicked so damn fast EDIT (for u sick minded ppl put there like me in a way) I saw ed and ellen and i clicked on the video so damn fast

[@kortneekuizenga8591]

lol me too

[@katiep3769]

stars darkness, perhaps you should have rephrased this

[@megsrini5013]

stars darkness me too

[@jack36afc18]

really? I won't lie I got an erection but I needed a bit more to actually come

[@shreyajain7389]

katie p lol

[@sophiefirth9168]

'i just wake up and have a cup of tea' I love ed😂😂😂

[@geraldgsantos]

How come he still looks like what he looks like 6 years ago

[@zenh9641]

It's because he is happy and healthy.

[@reinoyu1321]

Zen H and wealthy! :D

[@gunshot911]

because it's in some people's nature to look the same over a long period.

[@smithmarina970]

he's only 26

[@duonghuy2098]

Gerald Santos Maybe writting a song makes him so young..haha..he's so funny..^-^

[@thaninsethi2610]

anyone else just love his glasses!

[@Chandtaraschapter]

Thanin Sethi i'hv been thinking about his glasses all the time while watching this video.

[@lavishprincesa8276]

Thanin Sethi HES LOOK SO SEXY LIKE YESSS FUCK IT UP 😂😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😭😍😭

[@havisshmamanjunath828]

he is so cute in the thinking out loud video

[@despanjab5239]

They look like Harry Potter glasses lol!

[@lucydilland5360]

Thanin Sethi I

[@ancasabau5328]

I LOVE HIM SOOOO MUCH! HE'S SO CUTE! :D

[@Grace-ph7xy]

Sandra Phan

[@whisk2062]

dan

[@nyhuynh2368]

Whisk nice profile picture ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@maliachov]

Sandra daniel

[@holli_bat_xxx70]

Who doesn't

[@timkruse9912]

one of the most nicest and most humble and down to earth artists in the industry

[@thegreatbenjamin4640]

Ed Sheeran's voice is just amazing.

[@cassie4880]

I bloody love Ed! I didn't get rid of my phone but I did delete Facebook, snapchat etc a month ago and I only communicate by email now and it does take some getting used to but it makes life so much more authentic and fulfilling!

[@beyazdicle2881]

Ronald weasley WHERE IS YOUR PHONE!?!

[@beyazdicle2881]

BrujaChispas19155 He should know If he is Arthur Weasley's son 😂

[@imxsofia]

Beyaz Dicle so many Harry Potter fans :))

[@kabirchandowalia8164]

Beyaz Dicle He communicates with patronuses now.

[@beyazdicle2881]

Kabir Chandowalia lol You are right 😂

[@barsinanc8543]

Beyaz Dicle popo

[@Pikachuwhereareyou]

This has been legit one of the most entertaining & engrossing short interview clip since like, forever! Glued to the conversation from end to end.

[@millie3194]

Love ed sheeran so much

[@gnocchigurl]

"God I was a bit fat then wasn't I, geez. *chuckles* Wow". LOL. Ed's self-awareness is so cute & adorable!

[@stephaniealaia769]

Love Ed Sheeran he’s the most humble, kind hearted human being and I didn’t even meet him to know what kind of a person he is!

[@ohheyitssoumy5959]

I DON;T KNOW WHO TO FANGIRL OVER,,,ED OR ELLEN???? I LOVE THEM BOTH GAAAHH :')

[@btaljouid8849]

OhheyitsSoumy ikr

[@ohheyitssoumy5959]

I'm sorry but do I know you ? LOL.

[@ohheyitssoumy5959]

I was talking to +Sabrin Ali

[@amyburke2252]

OhheyitsSoumy sameeeee

[@hassankabash2180]

OhheyitsSoumy ur pretty

[@val9485]

He's one of the few artists that is still humble, and sweet, this is why I love him💘💍

[@ginniekinz5401]

I'm the exact same! I don't have a cell. I have just an iPad, and a texting number and Instagram. Found Facebook was way to addictive, distracting and stressful for me. I found because I thought about checking it all the time, it was stopping me from doing crafts, and writing, and homework was a big one! I'm a lot happier now that I toned a lot of it down. I will admit, I still can't be totally off the Internet because I'm away in college and I need the social interaction, but still, there is a weight that's been lifted off my shoulders. Can totally relate to what Ed is saying.

[@nobodynodaylight]

I could spend a whole day just talking about him and still it wouldn't be enough to say how much I love him and his humbleness

[@SummaSummaTime_]

I'm a simple girl. I see Ed Sheeran I click the video and watch it 10x

[@nikitaverma8580]

summa summa time trust me no simple girl do that

[@angellysa4238]

summa summa time i'm a complicated girl then ಠ_ಠ

[@keeleycurtis1954]

summa summa time im a not simple girl. I do the same. Difference?

[@seanandsummer2942]

summa summa time I’m so in love with him

[@user-cz7wj2sp5q]

Meh love is there.

[@Amyfroud1991]

Ed sheeran is cute and a sweet guy .. Best male singer around

[@kikenna]

It's so nice to finally see Ed again, I love him

[@pedropico89]

We love this guy so much!

[@hasifsani591]

Like because my carrot died

[@smellmycoffee]

RIP

[@LoL-yu3fx]

we should now laugh right

[@565chris1]

Did you eat it O_o ?!

[@smitdave3833]

rip

[@ghadaadel6893]

Be strong

[@LetsHangOutWithAmna]

This is so true. I haven’t been using the facebook for like two months and it already feels like Im getting healthier, having less stress, having full and good sleep.

[@bhavysingh1228]

#MuggleLifesMatter

[@maike1401]

Bhavy Singh naah

[@_shakila]

*Lives

[@nicholasr3481]

Shakila.j lifes*

[@shifa444]

NINJAGAMING 3380 *Lives

[@daddy5169]

He's a mix between Harry and Ron

[@kryscynthiasilguero5448]

He is the sweetest, down to earth, funny guy you will ever meet.

[@rebelfangirlstruggles686]

omg I can't believe I'm going to his concert!!! i get to see him!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@wakuluriel4363]

he is livin his life. i can see he is so happy. life goals.

[@alise2427]

He looks like Ron who stole Harry's glasses.

[@justzai7645]

Bunny i agree

[@harinderjeetsinghtiwana]

i love your humility and simplicity Ed

[@Sidsel101]

Im a simple girl, I see Ed in the thumbnail and then I watch it 😄

[@deergreentea2847]

i love him so much!!! hes so humble and SOOO talented. this dude deserves everything!:)

[@ABLEvlogs]

Oh how great he is, just imagine if he had a KZbin channel and vlogged?!

[@desireedoria281]

Here to comment on how adorable and sweet Kai was. What an amazingly polite and grateful person his parents are raising.

[@rayakhold8814]

I love him so much I can't help but comment on every video he's in ❤❤. He's so cute and down to earth

[@abdochaabivevo]

witty . adorable with a sense of lovable humour. i could listen to him talk all my life

[@rankminge]

Ed Sheehan is one of my favourite artists and the Ellen show is my show

[@coletteclarke4554]

Big shout out from Jamaica Miss Ellen keep on doing your beautiful work one love every time.

[@mashaelalsweed4391]

"God I was a bit fat then, wasn't I?" I'M DEAD

[@santinowilliams693]

I love people who don't let fame wealth and celebrity go to their heads but rather stay humble with a pleasant personality such is the case of Ed Sheeran.👍

[@lgb6323]

I love him so much my heart can no longer handle it. 💚💙

[@sharonhollowaypittman6424]

OMG I really enjoy the young kid that serenaded Ellen off his song. It was so sweet😱😱👏🏽👏🏽😘😘

[@arjung5072]

"Well that's it"😂

[@helga_kf]

I don't think I have to say how awesome he is... I admire him, he is a true artist and inspiration! many congratulations

[@AMDComedyTv]

I love the fact that he sits like me lol it's so comfortable sitting on your left leg folded under like that

[@basiakozowska4863]

He is different and i hope he'll never change.. Handsome,talented and humble - Perfect recipe to become the best singer 😍😘

[@gloriabertie3395]

Woe he looks so much like Prince Harry. Who knows they might be related.If ever Hollywood needs someone to act the role of the prince they sure could use Ed. He is so cool with kids just like the prince.The world has in some amazing people like Ellen, Ed, Prince Harry , You and I.We sure can make a difference on this our planet with whatever talents that have been bestored upon us from Above.

[@Stopwar1234]

I think that's amazing of Ed about the phone thing. I'll also be deleting my social media whenever I move to NYC. I'm glad some people see the importance of living in the moment and having time to yourself.

[@pres_2539]

Im just so fond watching him and listening his accent

[@annemarieb1334]

He's so right. Everyone that visits england go on about london like it's all it's got to offer. England has loads of beautiful greenland and places to visit. It has some of the most beautiful scenery. Yorkshire countryside is stunning, especially north yorkshire. Also the rest of the uk has alot of beautiful scenery too :)

[@buttcheeksguy]

i'm 25 and i never had a phone - well i had one when i was 16 but i never used it and always forget it at home or not charged... my family got me one at 20 because they wanted to stay in contact and again, never used it and it's battery is always dead when people ask for my phone number and i say i don't have one they think i'm lying lol

[@buttcheeksguy]

haha thanks both

[@NoahStolee]

I like how Ed Sheeran seems so genuine. He's a great guy :)

[@catherinemuscaro]

Anyone notice how much weight he actually lost? I think some time off for him to just live and get back in touch with his music was really good for him, and he made an AMAZING album because of it!

[@tjn21rawr]

My 5 month old LOVES Ed! Seriously, she hears his voice and she stop crying or what ever she's doing and just puts all her attention on him. When she's grumpy and can't sleep I play Lego House and she falls asleep. ☺️

[@Nina-gn8mz]

I wouldn't survive a whole year without my phone

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

+Spooky Try a week..... Me, I couldn't even two days.

[@HorribleSonofa]

Spooky You just need a personal assistant with a phone. The simple life, you know?

[@jeffrei594]

Spooky I haven't had a phone since I was.... 17 I'm almost 20 now.

[@michelleboon7646]

I replayed this three times because Ed is such a gem.

[@AlainBruno]

Ed Sheeran is awesome!!

[@isabel-hq5qu]

I like his personality.

[@kokkil7047]

me too

[@jay-vc9ot]

my phone is my lifeee

[@ryandcranchdel7046]

same

[@kvothe132]

wow..you again..

[@tiredbbg8649]

ed is so adorable and one of those people that nobody should dislike bc he's kind and makes amazing music

[@MsRAGaming]

ron weasley grew up so much! wow! what an icon

[@86figs]

He's absolutely right about traveling outside of the cities and actually exploring the countryside. It's a beautiful thing.

[@LoL-yu3fx]

how else love his song "shape of you"

[@akankshas3017]

solo music everyone

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

He came to my country for the first time in 2015 and i went to his concert and it was the 1st and last concert i went to. It was the best day of my life. March 1st 2015

[@alexthomashartfield1047]

I met him, I saw him at the Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich.

[@joselin8524]

It's so inspiring to remember how he started. He took a huge risk and it payed off.

[@zoominme3387]

Watching this while listening to shape of you

[@lilymilliebillie6086]

My absolute dream is too meet Ed. He is my idol, and inspires me in so many different ways. I really hope I can meet him some day.

[@rosemaryrainer9983]

The though of him getting hurt kills me

[@regievillanueva]

i do agreed ....less social media access less stress... but loving Ellen and watching TheEllenShow is the BEST..!

[@MicahElloh]

I want to be Ed Sheeran's glasses SO BAD!!

[@lizmariemelo3538]

Authentic people like Ed, Shawn, and Nial is what the world needs more of. Love love love ❤❤❤

[@lillydinah3357]

ed is my Valentine ❤️

[@reandranisbet1361]

his music is so true and real.I love him solo much and I very sure I've cried listening to them.I truely think he has a heart of gold.

[@sadekmohammed7574]

I want to be like him he's just simple and talented and adorable 😃 a #legend 😃😃

[@KevinYap91]

One of the best modern day artist, song writer, activist, and a very kind humble man.

[@ThecrazyJH96]

"Quick call A medic!"..."well I don't have a phone so"

[@michaelmayoh656]

He has a phone,just a normal no frills one

[@MrsStrong95]

When he surprised Kai, that was everything! He will be such a good dad!

[@elizabethrose5333]

*interrupting his own sentence by pinting the grammy photo* "God I was a bit fat there, wasn't I? Jesus. Wow..."

[@paolaroa883]

God! I love him and his music so much.. he's so down to earth and has such an easy going personality!

[@johnluujl]

imagine the newspapers being like: 'ed sheeran falls into vulcano' and 'ed sheeran dies after falling into a vulcano':'D

[@damolaowolabi7423]

John Luu Be like WTF??

[@michaelagurska387]

"I'm a bit of a clumsy idiot" hahaha i love him sooo much! He's soo funny and genuine! ❤️

[@lilidada1504]

I am in love with his accent

[@karaholder6915]

I paused. as soon as I saw Ellen's gold watch. I loved it. ♥ you Ellen!!!

[@rivoryt]

I wonder if Kai's gonna regret that singing part when he grow's up, 'cause that part is really freakin cringy. I even feel kinda bad for him. :D

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

+rivor2 Speaking as someone that did that sort of things in his childhood (in my case was dancing, and in every party people just ask me to do it), it's not so bad...... All depends on how you are and who reminds you of that time.

[@rivoryt]

Yeah but no one recorded you, right? But according that he met Ed, and got tickets (including plane) to football game in UK is actually not that bad. hehe

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

+rivor2 Yeah, I guess he had better luck than me..... And fortunately no one recorded me 😊

[@renayjackson9075]

He's so incredibly humble and sweet

[@chloesoles9341]

HE IS SO ADORABLE I WANNA DIEEEEE

[@liljarosjuliusdottir286]

HE IS COMING TO PLAY IN ICELAND AUGUST 2019😍 CAN’T WAIT🇮🇸

[@susana9519]

he's so freakin cute my god

[@sopheakpanhaung]

Love this teddy bear soo much!! just a perfect combination of sweetness and talent.