Before the NFL officially announced Bad Bunny as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show, there were persistent rumors circulating that Taylor Swift would be the artist chosen to headline the most anticipated show of the year.
For months, Swift fans fueled anticipation, especially after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated in interviews that there was a “possibility” that Taylor would headline the show, sparking a wave of speculation on social networks and in the media.
However, those expectations were dispelled when the singer herself clarified that she never received a formal offer to perform on the iconic Super Bowl stage.
Taylor Swift decided to talk about it and clear up the rumors during her appearance on the popular late night show “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon.
In the interview, the artist made it clear that, despite fan comments and press insinuations, there was no official proposal from the NFL or the show’s organizers, led by Roc Nation, the entertainment company run by Jay-Z, which since 2019 has been collaborating with the league to produce the show.
Swift explained that while there was occasional communication with Jay-Z’s team, these conversations were not formal negotiations, but merely informal consultations.
“Jay-Z has always been very good to me; our teams are very close. Sometimes they call and ask, ‘What do you think about this?’ And that’s not an official offer or a conference room conversation, but more of a general inquiry.”
Taylor Swift’s Approach: Support Travis Kelce
One of the most talked about points of the interview was Taylor’s personal reason for not considering the show at this time. The singer confessed that she is fully focused on supporting her partner, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, whose NFL career is in one of its most demanding moments.
Swift joked about the situation to make her stance clear: “Can you imagine if he’s out there every week, risking his life playing this very dangerous, very intense sport, and I’m like, ‘I wonder what my choreography should be… maybe two verses of Shake It Off, Blank Space or Cruel Summer. That would be great!'”
The All Too Well singer made it clear that the decision had nothing to do with Kelce’s lack of support: “This has nothing to do with Travis; he would love for me to do it. But I’m too focused on other things right now.”
An opportunity that could come later
The pop star, who is currently in the final phase of her successful world tour “The Eras Tour”, assured that at this moment she prefers to prioritize her personal and professional commitments, and that starring in the halftime show of the Super Bowl is not among her immediate plans.
However, his statements leave the door open for him to consider accepting the invitation in the future, especially if circumstances allow him to devote the time and energy that a show of such magnitude requires.
With Swift’s departure from speculation, the NFL finally announced Bad Bunny as the artist in charge of the Super Bowl LX halftime show, which will be held in February 2026. The Puerto Rican artist will make history by being the first Latino to headline solo this show, which attracts millions of viewers around the world each year.
His participation promises a show with a strong Latin flavor, which will include several of his hits in Spanish and has already aroused great expectations among fans.
Although the rumors about Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl are behind us for now, the possibility of seeing her one day on that stage is not ruled out. Her charisma, her catalog of hits and her experience filling stadiums around the world make her one of the most anticipated artists to star in future editions of the show.
For now, pop music and NFL fans will have to settle for enjoying Bad Bunny’s historic show, while Swift focuses on her personal life, her tour and supporting Travis Kelce.
Here you can watch the moment in the interview where Taylor Swift talks about the Super Bowl.
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