In a heartfelt Instagram post shared moments ago, Taylor Swift announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing her to postpone tonight’s highly anticipated Eras Tour show in Chicago. The 34-year-old singer included the update alongside an emotional selfie, writing, “I’ve been dodging this for four years, but it finally got me. I’m so sorry to let you down.”
Swift, who has never canceled a performance due to illness in her 17-year career, described the decision as “devastating,” but stressed that protecting her crew, dancers, and fans must come first.
The positive test comes in the midst of Swift’s record-breaking global tour, which has already encountered weather-related delays and logistical challenges. According to sources, she began feeling “achy and exhausted” after last night’s three-hour show but initially attributed the symptoms to normal tour fatigue. When a rapid test confirmed the diagnosis this morning, her team immediately began working to reschedule the Chicago dates and implement enhanced safety measures.
“Every single band member, backup singer, and truck driver is being screened,” a source close to the tour told Variety. “Taylor’s upset—not for herself, but because she doesn’t want anyone else to get sick.”