Taylor Swift Makes an Unexpected Appearance on ‘The Late Show With Stephen

Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, Dec. 10, marking her first visit to the late-night program since 2021. Her return generated excitement among fans, especially after days of speculation about what she might be promoting ahead of a busy week of releases.

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Earlier in the week, The Late Show teased her appearance with a playful Instagram announcement video featuring Stephen Colbert dancing to Swift’s song “Opalite.” The montage also included one of the most memorable moments from her last visit. The comedic bit in which she firmly, but jokingly, told Colbert that her 2008 track “Hey Stephen” was not written about him, despite his insistence. It added humor and nostalgia into the lead-up to her appearance.

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Swift’s latest appearance comes at a notable moment, just one day before the premiere of her new Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, which begins streaming tomorrow, Dec. 12. The six-episode series offers an in-depth look at the creation, scale, and emotional weight of the Eras Tour, chronicling how the show evolved into a global success and its personal significance behind the scenes.

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Fans will also receive The Eras Tour – The Final Show on Dec. 12. A complete recording of her final tour performance in Vancouver on Dec. 8, 2024. The concert film features the full Tortured Poets Department set, giving fans a final view of at the tour’s closing night.

With back-to-back releases and a rare late-night appearance, Swift is closing out the year with a packed and highly high-profile week.