M10news — Taylor Swift gave an emotional performance on Saturday night during her final Liverpool show, visibly fighting back tears while on stage.
The 34-year-old “Fortnight” singer, performing at Anfield stadium, which holds up to 60,000 fans, was particularly moved during her rendition of “Champagne Problems,” overwhelmed by the audience’s heartfelt reaction.
After an extended applause, Swift took to the microphone, expressing her gratitude: “It is genuinely such an honour to play for a crowd like this. You would do that for us — I love you so much, Liverpool. Thank you.”
This poignant moment comes as Swift marks a milestone, celebrating her 100th Eras Tour show earlier in the week. Her next performance is scheduled for Cardiff on Tuesday, followed by a series of shows in London from June 21 to June 23.
Swift’s emotional display follows the recent public comments from her ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, regarding their breakup. The couple, who were together for over six years, officially ended their relationship in April 2023. Alwyn, 33, opened up to the Times in an interview published Saturday, reflecting on the challenges of their highly publicized split.
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“I hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years,” Alwyn shared. “That is a hard thing to navigate.”
He expressed frustration over the rapid public exposure of their breakup, saying, “What is unusual and abnormal in this situation is that, one week later, it’s suddenly in the public domain, and the outside world can weigh in.” He added that their relationship’s fame led to intense media scrutiny, distorting the truth.
“There will always be a gap between what is known and said. I have made my peace with that,” Alwyn stated.
Addressing recent speculations, Alwyn clarified that he has never visited The Black Dog pub in London, which Swift references in her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” While he enjoys social activities like “seeing friends, travelling, going to the pub,” he noted he’s “never been to Vauxhall,” where the pub is located at 112 Vauxhall Walk.
In “The Black Dog,” Swift, now publicly linked with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, sings about an ex “walk[ing] into some bar called The Black Dog” to “pierce new holes in [her] heart.” This has turned the pub into a famous landmark for Swift fans, prompting the bar to sell merchandise inspired by the song.
As Swift continues her tour, her raw performance in Liverpool underscores the emotional complexities of her personal and professional life, resonating deeply with her dedicated fanbase.
