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Taylor Swift paused her concert in Edinburgh, Scotland, to ensure that a fan in distress received the necessary assistance. The incident occurred during Swift’s “Eras Tour” performance on Friday, June 7, at Murrayfield Stadium, where she was performing to a packed crowd of 70,000.
During the surprise song section of the concert, Swift was in the middle of singing “Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve” when she noticed an individual in the audience who appeared to be in trouble. Footage shared on social media captured the moment Swift while continuing to strum her guitar, called out to the arena’s security. “I need help right in front of me, right in front of me, please,” she announced.
Swift’s dedication to her fans was evident as she patiently waited for the security team to locate and assist the distressed individual. “She’s right in front of me, just gonna keep playing until we notice where it is, right, right there,” she directed, pointing towards the area. Despite the delay in response from the security personnel, Swift remained calm and continued to play her guitar, ensuring that her focus stayed on the fan needing help, told NBC News.
“I’m just gonna keep playing ’til somebody helps them, then I’m going to keep singing the song,” Swift reiterated, showcasing her unwavering commitment to her audience. She added, “I don’t think anybody’s seen them yet and they’re gonna, because we’re not gonna keep singing, we’re just gonna keep talking about the people that need help in front of me. Just let me know when – I can do this all night!”
Eventually, assistance reached the fan, allowing Swift to resume her performance. “OK, you’re good? AWESOME!” she confirmed before seamlessly continuing with the song, to the relief and admiration of her fans.
The concert in Edinburgh was part of Swift’s extensive “Eras Tour,” which spans numerous dates across Europe before she heads to Canada in late August. Despite her packed summer schedule, Swift’s commitment to her fans remains unwavering. According to sources, her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has been making efforts to support her tour. “He wants to support her as much as he can while he can, so he’s going to [go] back and forth from the U.S. to Europe while he has the time,” an insider revealed.
Kelce, whose NFL season begins in September, joined Swift during her Paris performance in May, and the couple enjoyed a vacation in Lake Como, Italy, during a tour break. The pair have been seen engaging in various activities together, including antique shopping for Kelce’s new house in Kansas.
Kelce expressed his admiration for Swift’s performance during an episode of his podcast “New Heights.” He praised the updated “Eras Tour” set, which includes new songs from her latest album “The Tortured Poets Department.” “Her new rendition of the Eras Tour, I suggest everybody go see it. It has her new Tortured Poets Department, a handful of those songs in the new show, which means there’s a new segment, new lights, new dancing, and everything. I enjoyed every bit of it. It was unbelievable,” he said.
The following night, Swift continued to surprise her Edinburgh audience by performing “The Bolter” for the first time, a track from the Anthology edition of her latest album. She also added a mashup of “Crazier” from “Hannah Montana: The Movie” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before,” originally intended for her 2019 album “Lover.”
