Taylor Swift Ends Brief Romance with Matty Healy Amid Controversial Storm
The whirlwind romance between pop icon Taylor Swift and The 1975's frontman Matty Healy has come to an abrupt halt after just two months, according to insider reports.
Swift's link to Healy followed the recent dissolution of her six-year relationship with Anti-Hero singer Joe Alwyn, leading many fans to dub Healy as Swift's rebound. Fan reaction to the unexpected coupling was mixed, with some celebrating the new love interest, while others voiced concerns over Healy's checkered history, including allegations of offensive comments and behavior.
Despite first crossing paths back in 2014, Swift and Healy stirred the rumor mill this April, when they were spotted out in New York City on a double date with Jack Antonoff and his fiancée. As the relationship appeared to intensify, Healy was spotted at multiple sold-out shows of Swift's Eras tour, even spending time with Swift's father in her NYC residence.
Despite their public outings reinforcing rumors of their romantic involvement, many of Swift's ardent fans urged her to reconsider her blossoming romance with Healy. According to a source cited by TMZ, it seems their pleas may have been answered as Swift is reportedly single again. The couple was last seen dining together on May 25.
Although the specific reasons for the split remain unknown, speculation suggests Healy's past indiscretions may have contributed. Healy has been scrutinized previously for his inappropriate interactions with fans, which include unsolicited kisses. At a concert in Denmark on June 2, Healy's proclivity for controversy was in full display when he shared an impromptu kiss with a security guard.
Swift's brief dalliance with Healy was marked by a slew of controversies, including an incident where Healy was seen making what appeared to be a Nazi salute on stage. Furthermore, his off-color comments questioning the ethnicity of rapper Ice Spice on a podcast stirred considerable backlash.
Healy's attempt at humor over being caught watching "torture" porn drew more criticism and served to intensify the controversy surrounding him. Amid the turmoil, a collaboration between Swift and Ice Spice was announced for the re-release of Swift's recent album, Midnights. While some interpreted this move as Swift extending an olive branch, others saw it as a damage control attempt to dilute the impact of Healy's distasteful comments.