Gina Heslop
At a recent concert in Edinburgh, Taylor Swift showed true professionalism as she performed under tough circumstances.
Even though she wasn’t feeling her best, she continued her record-breaking tour, battling what seemed like a cold. The chilly weather in the stadium, with temperatures around 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit, didn’t help, and Taylor had to deal with a runny nose while performing her hit song “Don’t Blame Me.”
During the performance, some fans noticed Taylor wiping her nose and even blowing snot into her hands before wiping it on her skirt. This moment didn’t go unnoticed, and many fans shared their reactions on social media.
While some felt sympathetic toward the singer, others were shocked and even disgusted. There were claims that Taylor had flicked mucus toward the audience, and one fan noted that she was repeatedly wiping her nose with her hands throughout the performance.
Some fans took to social media to express their outrage, saying things like, “Taylor Swift blew her nose and wiped snot on her skirt on stage,” and asking why she didn’t have tissues nearby.
However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans defended Taylor, pointing out that it’s hard to perform under such conditions. One person commented, “I’m not even a Swiftie, but I don’t understand why anyone would be mad about her wiping her nose. What else was she supposed to do?”
They emphasized that, while it might not have been the most pleasant thing to see, at least she wasn’t letting snot run down her face during the performance.
Despite the incident, Taylor Swift’s concerts continue to attract massive crowds. Her Edinburgh shows kicked off a series of performances in the UK, including eight nights at Wembley Stadium and other shows in Cardiff and Liverpool.
In total, her UK leg is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans and generate around £1 billion for the British economy. Fans spend on tickets, hotels, transportation, and merchandise, with the average Swiftie paying about £848 to attend a concert.
However, some fans have struggled to secure tickets, with many UK supporters complaining about the difficulty due to high demand and competition from international buyers, especially Americans who find European tickets cheaper.
Taylor Swift’s tour remains hugely successful, with 4.35 million tickets sold worldwide. Her dedicated fans continue to support her, even when faced with unexpected surprises during her shows.
