EntertainmentTaylor Swift swallows fly mid-concert, carries on like a pro

Taylor Swift swallows fly mid‑concert, carries on like a pro

Taylor Swift had an uncomfortable situation during her concert at Wembley.
Taylor Swift had an uncomfortable situation during her concert at Wembley.
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12:09 PM EDT, June 25, 2024

Taylor Swift is touring the world with her "The Eras Tour." She has performed in London for the past three days at Wembley Stadium. However, the last of her concerts turned into a survival challenge for Swift at one point. It was all because of a fly that flew into her mouth and hit her trachea.

The uncomfortable incident occurred while Swift was performing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well." Her performance was almost interrupted entirely.

In a recording that circulated on social media, Taylor can be seen standing by the microphone and playing the guitar. To the audience’s surprise, she announced that she had swallowed a fly and asked the audience to catch the beat and sing the lyrics for her.

Taylor did everything she could to continue singing, but she had to step aside and cough.

The singer quickly recovered, returned to singing the ballad, and did not need any more breaks for the rest of the 10-minute song.

Taylor Swift’s concert at Wembley: a performance with attractions

Another highlight of the concert, planned by Swift herself, was the participation of her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. He appeared onstage with two dancers dressed in tuxedos while Taylor performed the song "The Tortured Poets Department."

During the song, Taylor pretended to faint. Her partner, a professional American football player, helped her, lifted her in his arms, and carried her across the stage. Then, the singer changed into a jacket and heels for the song "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart."

It was three crazy nights of concerts for Taylor, who sold out the entire Wembley Stadium. She will return in August to play another five concerts.

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