In a recent television appearance, global music icon Taylor Swift has formally dispelled the pervasive rumor that she declined an offer to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in early 2026. This clarification from the superstar comes on the heels of the official confirmation that Puerto Rican rapper and sensation Bad Bunny will command the stage at the prestigious event in California next year.

The subject arose during Swift’s guest spot on NBC’s The Tonight Show, where host Jimmy Fallon queried the artist about the widespread speculation that she had turned down the coveted slot at the NFL’s annual spectacle, renowned for its unparalleled viewership.

Swift categorically denied these claims, offering nuanced insight into the nature of the discussions. She revealed that representatives from Roc Nation—the entertainment agency founded by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, which produces the halftime show—had indeed been in contact. She noted that Jay-Z, whom she described as having “always been very good to her,” maintains a close relationship with her team. The dialogue, however, was informal in nature.

According to Swift, the inquiry was phrased as a general feeling check, asking “how does she feel about the Super Bowl?” in a broad sense. She was careful to clarify that this did not constitute “an official offer or a conference room conversation,” but rather a preliminary gauge of her interest.

The rumor appears to have originated from her dedicated online fanbase, the “Swifties,” following the release of her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Swift’s statement to Fallon confirms that no formal proposition was ever extended, thereby negating the possibility of a rejection.

Further contextualizing her position, Swift, who is famously “locked in” on the football career of her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, suggested that the timing would be logistically and emotionally complex. She implied that performing during a game in which Kelce was competing would divide her focus, despite his full support.

“He would love for me to do it,” she affirmed, highlighting the mutual encouragement that defines their high-profile relationship, evidenced by their consistent attendance at each other’s professional milestones

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