Taylor Swift has denied rumors suggesting she turned down an offer to perform at the Super Bowl 2026 half-time show. Speaking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Swift clarified that there was no official offer made to her, and the discussions were casual, with Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s company, occasionally inquiring about her interest in performing. Swift explained that although Jay-Z’s team is close to hers, no formal conversations about the performance have taken place. Fans had speculated she might perform, especially after her latest album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, but the Super Bowl 2026 performer was instead confirmed to be Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny. Additionally, Swift shared her reasons for not participating, explaining that her fiancé, Travis Kelce, plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, and she prefers to focus on supporting him during the season. She emphasized that the idea of balancing a high-pressure performance with supporting her partner on the field didn’t appeal to her. Despite the speculation, Swift made it clear that the decision was not related to any conflict with her fiancé, but rather her commitment to his career and the intensity of the football season.
Original title: Taylor Swift denies turning down Super Bowl half-time show
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