CNN This Morning, the Band Aid founder, 73, told anchor Kasie Hunt that he still stands by Band Aid's anniversary release of the song,

Just days after his spat with Ed Sheeran, Bob Geldof has now been called out again over his Band Aid charity initiative for Africa.

Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG. 'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive,

Bob Geldof has said he will chat to Ed Sheeran following his criticism of the charity Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas?. To mark the song’s 40th anniversary, a remix has been created which blends the voices of artists who have featured on previous editions including Harry Styles,

Bob Geldof, co-founder of Band Aid, reportedly reached out to Ed Sheeran to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the project. The re-recorded song has faced growing criticism over the years, with some artists describing the initiative as dehumanising.

Bob Geldof plans to "have a talk" with Ed Sheeran following his criticism of the new Band Aid 40 release but insisted he thinks the 'Shape of You' singer is a "really good bloke".