Ed Sheeran to guest star in Home and Away

Ed Sheeran is to guest star in long-running Australian soap Home And Away. 

Sheeran, who is currently on tour in Australia, will play himself in the series, with the plot line for his guest appearance as yet unknown.

A spokesman for Channel 5, who broadcast the show in the UK, said: "He will appear as himself in the series. But storyline details about what brings Ed to Summer Bay are being kept under wraps for now."

.@edsheeran is set to star in #HomeandAway: https://t.co/m45O6jNBoF pic.twitter.com/Wo750qCMcj

— Home and Away (@HomeandAwayTV) March 24, 2015

Later speaking to News.Com.Au, Sheeran added that he was happy to make the cameo and was also up for starring in both Eastenders and Emmerdale, he said: "It’s an Australian instituation. It’s always on in my local chip shop. I got asked to do it and it sounded like it could be fun. I did Shortland Street in New Zealand as well and I’m sure if Emmerdale or EastEnders ever ask me in England I would do that as well."

Sheeran finishes his tour in support of his second album x with three shows at Wembley Stadium in July, click here to find out full ticket details.