"We Had Problems": Ed Sheeran Makes Rare Marriage Admission on New Record

Ed Sheeran is pulling back the curtain on his personal life in a way fans have never heard before. The singer is discussing the extreme difficulties that almost destroyed his marriage to Cherry Seaborn on his record-breaking global tour as he launches his brutally honest new album 'Play.' Ed shares how celebrity, distance, and family issues influenced his most recent songs by fusing musical innovation with emotional confession. He also discusses how he's rebuilding, reconnecting, and redefining what matters most. His raw honesty marks a bold new chapter in both his music and his life.

A Confessional Turn: Why 'Play' Hits Different

The deluxe edition of Ed Sheeran's eighth studio album, 'Play,' which was released on 12th September, 2025, goes one step further and features his most vulnerable work till date. The record has already received accolades for getting back a fun, global-pop vibe. Ed, now appears determined to reveal the true effects of fame and touring on his personal life after years of international success with classics like 'Shape of You' and 'Perfect.'

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He addresses the emotional toll his three-year 'Mathematics World Tour' had on his family in the latest tracks, which include 'Problems,' 'War Game,' and 'Regrets.' He sings frankly about conflict, regret, and distance. For instance, lines like "We got problems, and we don't know how to solve them," in the song 'Problems' acknowledges that love isn't always sufficient. Through this raw honesty, Ed makes it clear that the album isn't just about chart-topping hits—it's his reckoning with fame, family and what real love demands.

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Hard Truths Behind the Glow: Marriage, Fatherhood & Pressure

Ed's revelations are particularly moving since they contradict what the general public believes to be a storybook romance. He's been married since 2019 to Cherry Seaborn, his childhood friend; and together they share two young daughters. In interviews promoting the album, Ed admitted he doesn't shy away from writing about the tough times—not just the romantic highs. "Cherry knows I write about everything—not just the good stuff," he said. 

With family, music and tour demands often colliding, Ed confessed that there were moments when their marriage was "inches from moving out and moving on." In 'Regrets,' he laments the time lost with his daughters while on tour—a reminder that behind stadium lights and awards, there are real people, relationships and vulnerabilities. The album resonates even more deeply with many listeners because of its emotional honesty, which is painful but human.

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What's Next: Healing, Hope and a Reinvention

Even though it's heavy, 'Play' also marks a pivotal point for Ed. This album combines his characteristic melodies with sincere emotional reckoning, in contrast to other albums that might have relied on polished pop comfort. He told fans that 'Play' made him "fall in love with fun again," but with a maturity and purpose shaped by hardship and reflection. 

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Ed now appears to be more concerned with striking a balance between his family and his music, as well as between his private and public lives. He's acknowledged that life on the road taught him the importance of grounding and authenticity. Through this album, he's offering fans a deeper, more honest version of himself: flawed, real, and trying. 

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