Ed Sheeran gets an unexpected ‘champi’ massage in Chennai leaving fans in splits

An Instagram fan club of Ed Sheeran shared a video capturing the singer experiencing a traditional champi head massage.

British singer Ed Sheeran is currently in India for his Mathematics Tour and has made a stop in Chennai for his concert. A recent video of him receiving a head massage has gone viral, sparking reactions online. The clip shows Sheeran experiencing the traditional Indian head massage, known for its vigorous and intense technique. His surprised reaction has amused fans, with many finding the moment both relatable and entertaining.

An Instagram fan club of Ed Sheeran shared a video capturing the singer experiencing a traditional champi head massage. In the clip, Sheeran goes through a mix of emotions—smiling, wincing, and looking visibly puzzled—as the masseur vigorously slaps and kneads his head in true champi fashion. The amusing moment quickly caught the attention of fans online.

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The singer's fans had a hilarious reaction to the video. One fan wrote, "Man has turned as red as equals", while another humorously commented, "Soon after Ed didn't even remember where he was, lots of painkillers and I felt a headache." A fan wrote, "Now we would know the reason if you forget lyrics.." "He is changing the 'shape of you," wrote a netizen.

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However, several of his international fans did not like it. One of them wrote, "is not good all people know," while another user commented, "I am not ok with this! He is hurting Ed." "Can we please get a confirmation that he is fine and did not get a whiplash or cerebral concussion?!" one wrote out of concern for the singer's safety.

Ed Sheeran, known for his hit song *Shape of You*, began his *+–=÷x 2025 India Tour* with a spectacular performance in Pune on January 30. He then took the stage at Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City on February 2, where singer Armaan Malik opened the show. Up next, Sheeran is set to perform in Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi-NCR, much to the excitement of his Indian fans. The tour in India is being produced and promoted by AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live.