Fans disappointed in Taylor Swift

Netizens are arguing under the post about Taylor Swift’s latest photo. Some are upset that the singer did not speak up about the cancellation of her show due to being targeted by terrorists. Others defend their idol for being “powerless”.

On August 14, the gossip site Deuxmoi attracted attention when it shared an image of Taylor Swift in her first public appearance after canceling three Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, on August 8-10 due to terrorist attacks.

According to Page Six , the outfit Taylor wore was from the Fall Winter 2024/25 collection of British brand Vivienne Westwood.

Taylor Swift has been spotted for the first time since cancelling three shows in Austria due to a terrorist plot. Photo: BackGird.

The caption accompanying the photos said Taylor threw a party for Eras Tour staff before starting the final 5 shows of the European leg in the UK on August 15-20.

A week after the announcement of the cancellation of the show in Austria, Taylor Swift has not made any official statement. This has disappointed many netizens. Under Deuxmoi’s post, dozens of people questioned the reason for the Fortnight singer ‘s silence, even criticizing her.

Viewers commented: “I was there (at the Ernst Happel Arena in Vienna). I saw the police cars and the city was locked down. I realized last week that I would have died if I had gone to her concert. So I think the least she could have done was post something about it to make us feel seen. I’m not talking about the money I spent or the hard work I put in to get that money. I’m talking about not ignoring the 200,000 people who were broken and crying on the streets of Vienna last weekend, including me,” “She didn’t need to mention the investigation. They could have at least reposted some videos of us singing together in Vienna or something,” “I think it’s a shame that she ignored the situation,” “She threw a party and didn’t post anything about Vienna? Not cool,” “She did everything except make a statement to Swiftie in Vienna,” etc.

In addition to the criticism, another group of fans defended Taylor by arguing that the investigation was ongoing so the pop superstar could not reveal anything. In addition, there was an opinion that in the face of a serious incident like terrorism, Taylor could not arbitrarily make a statement, instead she should carefully consult her PR team and the authorities. Everyone agreed that Taylor would speak up at the right time, and true fans should feel happy to see their idol healthy and living normally.

Fans are divided over Taylor Swift’s lack of response to the show’s cancellation. Photo: Getty Images.

On August 13, Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, head of the Austrian security and intelligence agency, announced the arrest of three teenage suspects (15-19 years old) who had pledged allegiance to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). The terrorists wanted to carry out the attack in the area outside the stadium, killing as many people as possible.

Based on that fact, Wembley Stadium has banned Taylor Swift fans without tickets from gathering outside. Camping is also not allowed at the event venue. In addition, according to information from the organizers, the audience who bought tickets will be allowed to enter the stadium earlier than usual, and the entrance time is 3:30 p.m. (local time) for all 5 shows.