Ed Sheeran's Shocking 30-Lb Weight Loss Has Fans Doing a Double-Take
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Jane LaCroixDecember 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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The shape of Ed Sheeran is catching attention after the singer showed off his shocking new physique.
The “Shape of You” hitmaker shared his dramatically leaner physique after shedding roughly 30 pounds, debuting his transformation on the cover of Men’s Health UK on Thursday, December 18.
In the accompanying interview, Sheeran, 34, opened up about how fatherhood completely reshaped his priorities, from his fitness routine to his relationship with alcohol. “I remember Lyra was two weeks old and I had my best mate round and we had a bottle of wine,” Sheeran recalled. “I woke up and I was like, ‘F**k, I probably shouldn’t drink if I’m going to feel this dreadful.’” The realization pushed him to cut back significantly, especially since late nights and hangovers didn’t pair well with newborn duty.
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Sheeran explained that the lifestyle shift wasn’t just about aesthetics. “I want to be able to do the night stuff,” he said. “I didn’t want to pick my kid up and have my back f**ked and stuff like that.” He also noticed how heavy drinking impacted his performances, from losing his voice to pulling muscles onstage. “I wanted to feel superhuman on stage,” he admitted.
While he initially worried fans might find his new, muscular look “weird,” Sheeran ultimately embraced the change, hoping it might encourage others to prioritize their health. His routine now includes weight training, reformer Pilates, and running, along with stricter post-show habits.
And fans let the Grammy winner know how good he looked in the comments of his recent Instagram post, where he shared the cover with his followers.
“I’m in love with the shape of you,” one quipped, referring to his famous lyrics.
Another shared, “He always looked amazing to me but I’m so proud of him!!”
“Shred sheeran,” a third joked, while a fourth replied, “Looking insanely good, but best of all is the better health.”
The physical transformation comes as Sheeran rethinks his career pace, too. On the December 2 episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, he revealed, “I’ve got one more big tour in me before settling down for school years.” He added that constant travel has become harder with two young daughters, Lyra, 5, and Jupiter, 3, at home.
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Looking ahead, Sheeran is considering a more family-friendly setup. “I looked into the idea of building a venue in my hometown and doing a residency there,” he said. “That then cuts out the travel and being away from my family.”
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