Ed Sheeran Surprises Ibiza Pool Party with Singalong of Backstreet Boys, Neil Diamond Hits

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo: Wayne Lineker/Instagram

Ed Sheerangave a surprise performance in Ibiza on Monday, thrilling fans with an impromptu poolside singalong session.

The “Bad Habits” singer, 31, popped on stage atO Beach Ibiza’s House in Paradise eventfor a four-song set, according toBillboard, coveringBritney Spears, theBackstreet Boys— and evenNeil Diamond.

Club owner Wayne Lineker shared photos and videos from Sheeran’s appearance to his Instagram account, including a clip of Sheeran singing the 1999 Backstreet Boys hit “I Want It That Way.”

He appeared to know every lyric up until Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” when Sheeran — while holding a wine glass and wearing cargo shorts — reached for a cell phone for the verses.

“Da-da-da-da,” he sang, laughing and looking down at his phone for Diamond’s words.

The appreciative crowd thrust their cell phones in the air, happily belting the chorus.

Prior to “I Want It That Way,” Sheeran confessed his love for karaoke, perBillboard.

“I love karaoke. I’m gonna sing karaoke now and you’re gonna sing along with me,” he said, before jumping from the stage — much to the chagrin of his security detail — to dance and sing the infectious hit along with his audience.

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Sheeran’s appearance caps a busy summer for the singer, both professionally and personally.

In May, he announced that he and wife Cherry Seaborn had welcomed a second daughter.

Sheeran and Seaborn, 30, also share daughter Lyra Antarctica, whom they welcomed in August 2020.

source: people.com