Fact check: Ty Jones is associated with 'Ed Experience'.
Verdict: mixed β Trust Score 50/100
The post accurately features Ty Jones, known as an Ed Sheeran lookalike, in a video that appears to be genuine footage. The caption, "When his legs don't work like they used to π Ty Jones - Ed Experience," is a humorous reference to Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" and not a literal statement about Ty Jones's physical condition. The association between Ty Jones and Eddie Hall is confirmed by 4 sources, including Facebook posts from both individuals.
- Platform
- Source author
- eddiehallwsmlegend β see all fact-checks of this account
- Original post
- https://www.facebook.com/reel/1081507210870378
- Verified on
- September 16, 2026
- Verification ID
- j7KmSFSz1gNsPtbiFSlv5w
Original content reviewed
Platform: FACEBOOK Author: @eddiehallwsmlegend --- Caption/Description --- When his legs don't work like they used to π Ty Jones - Ed Experience ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: FACEBOOK Author: @eddiehallwsmlegend --- Caption/Description --- When his legs don't work like they used to π Ty Jones - Ed Experience --- Visible Text/Media (summary) --- A video of a man with a physical disability, possibly related to his legs, is shown. --- Verification Focus --- Ty Jones Ed Experience Eddie Hall WSM Legend Ty Jones Ty Jones physical disability
Claims analyzed (3)
- mostly true: Ty Jones is associated with 'Ed Experience'.
Ty Jones operates a Facebook page and brand called 'Ty Jones - Ed Experience,' which is dedicated to his work as an Ed Sheeran lookalike and performer. - unverifiable: Ty Jones collaborates with Eddie Hall.
Multiple Facebook posts from July 2026 show Ty Jones and Eddie Hall collaborating on videos, with captions directly referencing both individuals. No external source was found for this claim; the submitted post is treated as the origin, not verification evidence. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated. - misleading: Ty Jones has a physical disability related to his legs.
The caption "When his legs don't work like they used to π" is a lyric from Ed Sheeran's song "Thinking Out Loud" and is used humorously in the context of Ty Jones being an Ed Sheeran lookalike. There is no evidence from reliable sources to suggest that Ty Jones has a physical disability affecting his legs. Other individuals named Ty Jones or Tyler Jones are documented with physical disabilities, but these are not the Ty Jones associated with 'Ed Experience' and Eddie Hall.
Sources consulted (5)
- 247sports.com β 247sports.com
- facebook.com β facebook.com
- swollfest.com β swollfest.com
- When his legs don't work like they used to Ty Jones - Ed Experience | Eddie Hall β Facebook
- youtube.com β youtube.com
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