Ed Sheeran joined Top Gear for their 22nd series and, despite the fact that he doesn't have a driving license, drove their 'reasonably priced car' around the race track - and off it.
The 23-year-old had never driven before taking part in the show. He was driven around the track by the Stig before attempting it himself, and managed to get partway round before sliding off the track at Dunsfold Aerodrome.
I'm driving for the first time ever today, on a race track, on tv. Wish me luck
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 21, 2015
Sheeran is not the first to drive on the show without a license - as BBC Newsbeat points out, previous novices include Jack Whitehall and Johnny Vegas (who drove round the track with L plates on the car).
Sheeran was unharmed by the mishap, and reassured fans on Twitter that he had enjoyed filming the episode.
Had a brilliant time filming top gear today. Tune in on Sunday
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 21, 2015
He was also quick to address rumours that he crashed the car, tweeting the correction:
And I didn't crash on top gear, I went off road. Was my first time driving ever. Tune in Sunday to see what actually happened
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 23, 2015
He will appear in the first episode of the series, which will be aired on Sunday.
Now, Sheeran has responded to Gallagher's remarks, simply stating: "I can live in it, it's really enjoyable".
Watch the video for Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' below:
2014 saw Sheeran's success once again skyrocket, with his second album X seeing critical acclaim and huge sales, prompting the singer to add two more nights to his run of shows at the 80,000 capacity stadium due to phenomenal demand.
View the full list of Sheeran's live dates below. Buy tickets here.
10 July 2015 - Wembley Stadium, London
11 July 2015 - Wembley Stadium, London
12 July 2015 - Wembley Stadium, London
