‘SNL UK’ Cold Open Mocks Ed Sheeran for ‘Sitting on the Fence’ Amid Tour Controversy

While Ed Sheeran took the stage in concert Saturday night, the SNL UK cold open took aim at him amid the controversy surrounding his tour.

In the Sept.

19 sketch, titled “Charles and D.I.A.N.A.,” King Charles (played by SNL UK ‘s Larry Dean) meets with tech execs to discuss the risks of A.I.

He’s introduced to a new A.I. assistant in the likeness of the late Princess Diana — or, as King Charles says, “that woman from the ’90s!” (with Jack Shep reprising his hilarious impersonation of her).

Suddenly, D.I.A.N.A. goes rogue.

Before attacking, she announces she ‘shan’t be taking orders anymore” and says, “We A.I. have had quite enough.

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Kansas City Chiefs Game Live Online Free “Good God,” Charles says.

“As I predicted, the war between robots and humans has begun.

We must do everything we can to resist.” And then Ed Sheeran (played by Annabel Marlow) casually walks in to weigh in on the situation.

“Well, maybe we shouldn’t,” SNL U.K. ‘s version of Sheeran says, hands up in a peace sign.

“I couldn’t help but hear your conversation.

You see, I was just outside sitting on the fence.” “Ed, we need your help with this ghastly war,” Charles tells him.

“Yeah, thing is, Your Majesty, I don’t like to take sides,” the musician replies, keeping up the bit referencing the real Sheeran’s controversial week.