Elton John mispronounced Ed Sheeran’s name at the Brits or maybe it’s we who are wrong

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“Sheeran” is such a tricky name to say.

Ed Sheeran was awarded a Global Success award at the Brits on Wednesday night. Although he wasn’t there on the night, Elton John sent in a video congratulating Sheeran on the achievement. The only snag was he mispronounced the singer’s second name.

Meanwhile, I’m still cackling at Elton John and Ed Sh’ran #BRITs pic.twitter.com/un5COe65i2

— Ryan Love (@RyanJL) February 21, 2018

And so the internet descended.

Did Elton John just call him Ed Shiraz? 🍷 he’s made me thirsty

— Alan Carr (@AlanCarr) February 21, 2018 Read more…

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