Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Mix-Up Mayhem: Fox News Shows Fight Footage During Taylor Swift Album Announcement

Fox & Friends' Carley Shimkus was in the midst of speaking about Swift's newly announced album Tuesday morning when the on-air blunder occurred. Pictured, the broadcast in question

FOX NEWS FLUB: Taylor Swift Album Announcement Interrupted by Violent Brawl Footage

In a jaw-dropping moment of television history, Fox News was caught in a shocking blunder on Tuesday's broadcast of Fox & Friends. During a report about Taylor Swift's highly anticipated new album, the network accidentally cut to footage of a brutal brawl that left six people injured last month in Cincinnati.

Reporter Carley Shimkus was mid-sentence, hyping up the latest news from the pop sensation's camp, when suddenly, viewers were met with the graphic and disturbing images. The chaotic scene showed a group of people clashing on the streets, punching and kicking each other in a frenzy of violence.

rather than a clip from the podcast where the pop star made the revelation, viewers were graved with footage from the viral Cincinnati beatdown that left six injured last July

Shimkus' deadpan reaction to the mix-up was priceless: "Well, that was not the clip... You know, sometimes I just take something out of my pocket and throw it into the TV, and it's the wrong thing." The audience couldn't help but laugh at her quick wit, but the incident raised more than a few eyebrows.

The correct clip was hastily swapped with a series of still images showing Taylor Swift performing live on stage. Shimkus then continued with the news, matter-of-factly stating that "Swifties" can expect the new album release soon. As if nothing had happened!

Taylor Swift's New Album: What We Know So Far

The show went on as usual following the embarrassing flub, with hosts Lawrence Jones, Ainsley Earhardt, and Brian Kilmeade largely ignoring it

The singer-songwriter's 12th studio album, titled The Life of a Showgirl, is generating buzz among fans and critics alike. However, details about the release date remain under wraps for now.

As for the Cincinnati brawl that interrupted Fox News' broadcast, it's a story that has sparked heated debate across the nation. The violent confrontation occurred on July 26, leaving six people injured and prompting an investigation into alleged aggravated rioting and robbery.

A seventh suspect was arrested on Monday, identified as Gregory Wright, 32, while the six other defendants were indicted by a grand jury last week for their alleged roles in the conflict. The charges against them include three counts of felonious assault, three charges of assault, and two charges of aggravated rioting.

The album, which is being called The Life of a Showgirl, is Swift's 12th. A release date will be announced in coming weeks

Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich expressed her outrage over the incident, stating that "what I saw on video is not the Cincinnati I know and love." Her comments underscored the gravity of the situation and the community's demand for accountability.

TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to Fox News for comment but did not receive a response. The network has since apologized for the gaffe, assuring viewers that it was an honest mistake.

The Brawl That Won't Go Away

The violent encounter was captured on camera and has since caused controversy across the country. Pictured, one of the victims, a woman only named as 'Holly'. She was punched to the point of unconsciousness during the July 26 encounter, which remains under investigation

As investigations into the Cincinnati incident continue, questions are being raised about the rise in violent crime in certain cities across the country. TheScholarlyNote.com will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

In the meantime, fans of Taylor Swift can take heart: her new album is coming soon, but it's unclear whether the pop sensation will address the drama that unfolded during Fox News' broadcast. One thing's for sure – the mix-up has left everyone talking!