Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 30, 2025 · Entertainment

Taylor Swift Dodges Jimmy Kimmel: Late-Night Double Feature with Fallon and Meyers!

Taylor Swift is slated to appear on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in the coming days; pictured in February

Taylor Swift Snubs Jimmy Kimmel's Late Show Amid Controversy: A Sneak Peek at Her Upcoming Album

The music world is abuzz with excitement as Taylor Swift prepares to unleash her highly anticipated 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, on October 3. And in the lead-up to its release, the global superstar has just announced a string of high-profile TV appearances that are sure to captivate fans and leave everyone talking.

But in a shocking move, Swift has reportedly snubbed Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which returned to the air last week after a hotly debated suspension. The controversy surrounding Kimmel's comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death seems to have had far-reaching consequences, with Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions plummeting in protest of censorship.

But the 35-year-old pop star will not be stopping by Jimmy Kimmel's controversial late show, which returned to the air last week after a hotly debated suspension

In a bold move, Swift has instead chosen to grace the sets of Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, cementing her status as one of the most sought-after guests in the entertainment industry. And judging by Meyers' recent social media post, it's clear that Swift is going all out to promote her new album.

Meyers took to his platform on Monday to share a playful photo of himself wearing a sparkly orange cardigan adorned with Swift's initials, holding a blue mug emblazoned with the catchy phrase "TAY/kover." The caption? A clever reference to one of Swift's hit songs, All Too Well, which includes the lyrics: "Sipping coffee like you're on a late-night show."

Swift's visit to Meyers' program will take place on October 8, and fans are already counting down the days until her highly anticipated album hits stores. But that's not all – she'll also be stopping by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, October 6, in what promises to be a night to remember.

Meyers promoted Swift's upcoming slot via social media on Monday, wearing a sparkly orange cardigan with the singer's initials embroidered on the chest and holding a blue mug with the catchphrase 'TAY/kover'

Meanwhile, the drama surrounding Kimmel's late-night show continues to unfold. After being suspended "indefinitely" amid backlash over his comments about Kirk's death, Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned to the air last week with record-breaking ratings – but it seems that the controversy still lingers. According to Fox News, the show averaged a mere 2.3 million views on Thursday, a staggering 64% dip since its return episode.

Swift has previously appeared on both Meyers' and Fallon's shows, but this time around, she'll be taking center stage as the sole guest on each program. And with her new album just around the corner, fans can expect a night of music, laughter, and possibly even some juicy gossip to spill out.

But that's not all – Swift will also be making an appearance on the long-running BBC show The Graham Norton Show, which airs on October 3. And in another exciting development, her collection of new music will be showcased at The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, a 89-minute feature film playing in AMC theaters from October 3-5.

The singer last appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live virtually in 2020

As Swift prepares to take the world by storm with her latest album, one thing is clear: she's not afraid to speak her mind and make waves in the entertainment industry. And judging by these high-profile TV appearances, fans are in for a treat unlike any other. Stay tuned!

Taylor's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, will be released on October 3