FIVE years ago, ED SHEERAN played countless shows during one weekend at Glastonbury just to make a name for himself.

But now, on the back of two huge albums, the superstar singer has cemented his place among music elite by agreeing to headline next year’s festival.

8 Five years go, Ed Sheeran played countless shows during one weekend at Glastonbury just to make a name for himself Credit: AP:Associated Press

I can reveal Ed, who is on the verge of ending his one year hiatus, will top the Worthy Farm bill alongside RADIOHEAD and FOO FIGHTERS, who’ll headline on Friday and Sunday night, after being wooed by festival bosses MICHAEL EAVIS and daughter EMILY who were desperate for him to perform.

A source said: “Michael is delighted to get Ed signed up.

“It’s going to be a huge moment for the festival having him up there marking his comeback in front of a giant crowd.

“Ed's always said headlining Glastonbury has been a big ambition of his.

“Topping his three sold-out Wembley Stadium shows last year will be tough, but this is as big as it gets.”

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8 But now, on the back of two huge albums, the superstar has cemented his place among music elite by agreeing to headline next year’s festival Credit: PA:Press Association

8 Ed joins Radiohead and Foo Fighters who are also confirmed to headline the iconic music festival Credit: PA:Press Association

8 The singer teased his return to music this week by sharing cryptic messages on social media Credit: Getty Images

After his initial jaunt in 2011, Ed has since performed at Glasto in 2014 where he took to the Pyramid Stage after DOLLY PARTON and warmed up for THE BLACK KEYS and KASABIAN.

Ed hinted at his long-awaited comeback this week, which I believe will be in the New Year, almost a year to the day after I revealed he was going on a musical break.

8 I revealed Ed was taking a year long break from music last December Credit: Getty Images - WireImage

Fresh from penning MATT TERRY’s X Factor winner’s song, the star teased his return with a cryptic tweet at exactly the same time and date he shared his last post telling fans he was taking time out 12 months ago.

It consisted of a pale blue square and came hours after his songwriting collaborator Amy Wadge wrote: “It’s on its way and is the best thing I’ve made. His album is done.”

I can’t wait.



Will's tribute to Dad

WILL SMITH did his dad proud as he walked the red carpet with leading lady NAOMIE HARRIS at the European premiere of Collateral Beauty in London last night.

Will opened up to me earlier about the loss of his father, William Carroll Smith Snr, who died last month.

8 Will Smith and Naomie Harris at the of Collateral Beauty in London Credit: PA:Press Association

8 Dan Wootton with the Hollywood stars Credit: The Sun

Speaking in my segment on ITV’s Lorraine, Will – who discovered his dad had terminal cancer while filming the flick – said: “He was given six weeks and he lived for four months.

“He was like, ‘Man, this is embarrassing. You tell people you’re going to be dead in six weeks and three months later you’re still hanging around’.”

Will added that the loss helped him relate to his grieving character in the drama, out on Boxing Day.

12 Dudes of Christmas - Day Three

8 Ex on the Beach's Connor Hunter is the third dude of Christmas

Today’s hunk being unwrapped for my 12 Dudes of Christmas is Ex On The Beach contestant and international DJ CONNOR HUNTER.

See the full video and more pics of his shoot at facebook.com/danwootton