10 Celebs Who Always Play The Third Wheel

By Rachel Bailey /

6. Ed Sheeran

Constantly linked with the likes of Taylor Swift, poor old Ed Sheeran seems to have missed out on a love affair with the Shake It Off singer, and is now relegated to the role of BFF and often seen out with Swifty and recent new boyfriend Calvin Harris. Spotted at the end of May, the trio went out for lunch in New York, with Harris and Swift hogging the limelight while Sheeran wandered behind them all the way, staring at the ground. The poor soul obviously wasn't invited on the whole date, either, as the couple were seen leaving alone. Where was Ed? Crying alone in a pub garden somewhere?