Musician Ed Sheeran delighted fans with an extended performance at his recent Maryland concert, filling in for opening act Khalid, who was involved in a car accident. Sheeran informed the audience of Khalid's situation, expressing well wishes for his recovery.

Sheeran lightheartedly acknowledged that some attendees might be surprised by his early appearance, joking about potential expectations for fireworks. He expressed his enjoyment at performing in daylight, allowing him to see the crowd clearly, which he noted was a departure from his usual darker stage entrances.

The "Shape of You" singer embraced the less-pressured atmosphere of an opening act, contrasting it with the expectations of a headliner. Khalid had been announced as Sheeran's tour opener in October, expressing his enthusiasm for joining "The Mathematics Tour" on Instagram.

There have been no public statements from Khalid regarding the accident. Sheeran concluded his opening set by reiterating his hopes for Khalid's swift recovery and expressed optimism for Khalid rejoining the tour in Boston.