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Ed Sheeran Co-Writes Katseye’s New Single ‘Animal’

8/4/2026

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Ed Sheeran Co-writes

Ed Sheeran (songwriter) co-wrote Katseye’s new single “Animal” with Johnny McDaid, Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin.
Katseye released “Animal” via a livestream titled “Countdown to Animal,” where member Lara hinted a “very special person” wrote the track.
Member Manon Bannerman entered an indefinite hiatus after HYBE and Geffen announced the pause.
Katseye’s earlier single “Gabriela” peaked at Number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

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Ed Sheeran Co-writes

Ed Sheeran (songwriter) co-wrote Katseye’s new single “Animal” with Johnny McDaid, Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin.
Katseye released “Animal” via a livestream titled “Countdown to Animal,” where member Lara hinted a “very special person” wrote the track.
Member Manon Bannerman entered an indefinite hiatus after HYBE and Geffen announced the pause.
Katseye’s earlier single “Gabriela” peaked at Number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a 2026 Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

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