Ellie Goulding Recalls Being Traumatized By Ed Sheeran Cheating Rumors

Ellie Goulding has discussed rumors that she cheated on Ed Sheeran with Niall Horan.

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The singer said in an interview that the allegations caused her a lot of trauma.

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Part of the trauma included her becoming reclusive and being made to feel like a terrible person.

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She admitted to going on a couple of dates with Horan but said she never had a relationship with Sheeran.

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The allegations reportedly had a negative impact on Goulding’s career.

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She took a hiatus from the music scene for five years.

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Her upcoming album will reportedly debut a track inspired by her sex life with her husband, Caspar Jopling.

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The X-rated single is titled “Waiting For It” and has risqué lyrics like, “We can f**k the world away…”

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The new album, “Higher Than Heaven,” will drop on March 24.

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