Ed Sheeran returns to Instagram after ‘turbulent’ period in personal life

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ed Sheeran has officially returned to Instagram after being largely absent from social media for “the last couple of years” The “Shape of You” singer has shared few personal posts on Instagram in recent years, but ended his break on Tuesday with a selfie video. “Hi guys, so I realise I haven’t been that engaged in my social media or my fan base online over the last couple of years,” he said, before whispering into the camera: “And the things that have been posted on this account might have got a bit boring. “The reason I’m making this video is – just being totally honest – I’ve had some turbulent things happening in my personal life,” Sheeran explained. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up During an interview on Good Morning Britain ahead of the anniversary of his death, Loose Women panellist Brenda said: “When Jamal passed was literally at my house with me and Tanisha for a whole week, just looking after us.