Ellie Goulding says she is ready to take a break from touring and the "limelight".

The singer is currently on the road in the US, but it seems she is keen to step away from fame.

She told Canada's Flame magazine: "I’m still going to be writing, but it’s been so overwhelming the past few years that it’s time to go away for a little bit and be out of the limelight.

"It’s really a commitment, being on the road; you almost put everything on hold – seeing family, seeing friends. I’ve missed so many weddings and births.

“It will be nice to wake up and know I don’t have anything to do.”

Goulding may perhaps take inspiration from Ed Sheeran, who recently signed off from social media as he started a break from the limelight.

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