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THE Sun hosted the best party of the glitzy Cannes Lions festival, with international pop superstar ED SHEERAN performing live.

This column has supported Ed from the very beginning, which is why he agreed to perform at the intimate event for just 350 people at the News UK Chateau in the south of France.

Ed Sheeran belted out his famous tunes in front of a captivated Cannes crowd
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Ed Sheeran belted out his famous tunes in front of a captivated Cannes crowdCredit: Dan Jones
Gig-goers snapped at the chance to get a pic of Ed on stage
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Gig-goers snapped at the chance to get a pic of Ed on stageCredit: Dan Jones

He said: “I have a relationship with Dan and Bizarre that goes back to the very first single.

“They actually supported me before my first single when I came in to perform this (The A Team) in a Bizarre session. So thanks very much for having me for that.”

I introduced the king of the hits to the stage before his headline slot on Sunday to a crowd of almost 200,000 revellers at Glastonbury.

Ed topped up his fans wine glasses
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Ed topped up his fans wine glasses
The cheeky singer made sure everyone stayed hydrated
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 The cheeky singer made sure everyone stayed hydrated
Ed performed at the News Chateau
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Ed performed at the News ChateauCredit: Dan Jones
Ed strummed on his guitar for the pared-back performance
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Ed strummed on his guitar for the pared-back performanceCredit: Dan Jones
Ed was the star of the Cannes night
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Ed was the star of the Cannes nightCredit: Dan Jones
Ed raved about being a big fan of The Sun's Bizarre column
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Ed raved about being a big fan of The Sun's Bizarre columnCredit: Dan Jones
The singer ended his set to rapturous applause
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The singer ended his set to rapturous applause
Dan introduced Ed to the News Chateau stage at the Cannes Lions festival
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Dan introduced Ed to the News Chateau stage at the Cannes Lions festivalCredit: Dan Jones
Ed is getting ready to perform at Glastonbury this weekend
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Ed is getting ready to perform at Glastonbury this weekendCredit: Dan Jones

Guests at the very special Bizarre gig were also treated to sets from legendary DJ FATBOY SLIM and Virgin Radio’s star host EDITH BOWMAN.

It was most definitely a quality line-up.

Earlier in the week I joined Great British Bake Off champ and Sunday Times columnist CANDICE BROWN for a discussion about the importance of quality journalism in an age of fake news and rampant social media.

GO TO FROM 8AM TOMORROW FOR A WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ED SHEERAN AT CANNES LIONS

The Shape of You singer shared a joke with Sun man Dan
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The Shape of You singer shared a joke with Sun man DanCredit: Dan Jones
Ed played alongside Fatboy Slim's Norman Cook and radio DJ Edith Bowman
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Ed played alongside Fatboy Slim's Norman Cook and radio DJ Edith BowmanCredit: Dan Jones
Ed showed off his impressive collection of tattoos
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Ed showed off his impressive collection of tattoosCredit: Dan Jones
Ed looked happy in the south of France sunshine ahead of his return to Britain for Glastonbury gig
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Ed looked happy in the south of France sunshine ahead of his return to Britain for Glastonbury gigCredit: Dan Jones
Dan and Bake Off champ Candice Brown have fun in the sun
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Dan and Bake Off champ Candice Brown have fun in the sunCredit: Dan Jones
Candice stunned Cannes in a colourful playsuit
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Candice stunned Cannes in a colourful playsuitCredit: Dan Jones
Dan catches up with Virgin Radio DJ Edith Bowman
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Dan catches up with Virgin Radio DJ Edith BowmanCredit: Dan Jones
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