Ed Sheeran finishes tour, flags social media

Ed Sheeran is taking a break from social media after finishing up his world tour in Auckland. Photo/Getty

Ed Sheeran is "taking a break" from social media.

The Thinking Out Loud hitmaker wrapped up the last night of his tour in New Zealand on Saturday night and has revealed he will be taking a hiatus from his phone, emails and Twitter so he stops "seeing the world through a screen" for a while.

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Taking to his Instagram account, he wrote: "Hello all. I'm taking a break from my phone, emails and all social media for a while, I've had such an amazing ride over the last five years but I find myself seeing the world through a screen and not my eyes so I'm taking this opportunity of me not having to be anywhere or do anything to travel the world and see everything I missed. (sic)"

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The 24-year-old singer went on to promise his fans that his third album is "on its way" and claims it is the best one he's made so far.

He continued: "To my family and friends, if you love me you will understand me buggering off for a bit, to my fans, the 3rd album is on its way and is the best thing I have made thus far. See you all next autumn, and thank you for being amazing. Ed x (sic)"

• Read our full review of Ed Sheeran's Auckland show here.

- Bang! Showbiz