With a surprise visit, Katy Perry graced Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Sydney, Australia, reinforcing her bond with Swift, who was once considered her adversary. Opting out temporarily from her American Idol judging responsibilities, Perry attended the concert, sharing a heartfelt selfie with Swift online.
At the concert, Perry humorously reacted to Swift’s performance of “Bad Blood,” a track speculated to narrate their previous discord. Perry’s exaggerated expression in a shared video playfully acknowledged their history.
The origins of the Perry-Swift feud trace back to allegations of Perry recruiting Swift’s backup dancers. In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Swift hinted that “Bad Blood” was about a pop star who wronged her, escalating their rivalry. Perry’s “Swish Swish” and her 2017 explanation on The Late Late Show with James Corden addressed the situation. By 2019, they had mended fences, demonstrated by Swift’s olive branch to Perry and their collaboration in the “You Need to Calm Down” video.
In 2024, Perry’s attendance at Swift’s show stood out, alongside notable guests and special moments like Sabrina Carpenter’s appearance, Travis Kelce in the audience, and Swift’s announcement of “The Albatross” for her forthcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Swift and Perry’s reconciliation has become apparent, with Swift valuing Perry’s olive branch gesture, signalling amicable relations. Their support for each other highlights a positive evolution in their relationship.
Furthermore, Swift has recently been named Spotify’s most streamed artist, surpassing Drake and becoming the first woman to achieve this milestone.
