Ed Sheeran is featured on the upcoming 'ultimate' mix of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?,' but has since distanced himself from the song.

A new 40th anniversary mix of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? will see the young and old voices of the charity single's artists come together to create an "ultimate" version

Ed Sheeran is one of the voices on the new "ultimate" Band Aid mix, alongside Sting, Boy George, Harry Styles, Rita Ora and the Sugababes.

Ed Sheeran has claimed he did not give his consent for his vocals to be used on the new Band Aid 40 release. The Shape of You hitmaker originally recorded his part for Band Aid 30 's release of the festive charity classic Do They Know It's Christmas?

The pop star says he would have refused permission, as his understanding of Western aid has changed.

Ed Sheeran recently called out Band Aid for using his vocals without permission in their recent mix. Fans have now grown curious about the controversy between the singer and the charity supergroup. So,

Ed Sheeran has revealed he didn't give permission for his vocals to appear on the new Band Aid fundraising single. Last week, it was announced that an "ultimate mix" of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?