During Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour performance at Soldier Field in Chicago, the singer-songwriter shared a humorous and slightly embarrassing moment with her fans. As she introduced her band’s newest member, pianist Karina DePiano, Swift suddenly coughed and turned to cover her mouth. She then apologized to the audience, revealing that she had accidentally swallowed a bug. Videos from the show captured her lighthearted reaction as she tried to spit out the bug, jokingly remarking, “Delicious.”
Amidst laughter and coughing, Swift playfully asked if anyone had witnessed the incident, acknowledging the awkwardness of the situation. She continued to cough and assured the crowd that this might happen again due to the abundance of bugs in the area. Swift maintained her composure and carried on with the show, introducing DePiano before performing “Tolerate It” as part of the Evermore section.
In another Chicago concert during the weekend, Swift took a moment to acknowledge June as Pride Month and create a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals attending her Eras Tour. She expressed her pride in witnessing people living authentically and celebrating their identities, while also acknowledging the harmful legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Swift emphasized the importance of voting and doing research on elected officials to ensure they are true advocates and protectors of equality.
Swift’s Eras Tour continues with its next stop in Detroit, serving as a cautionary reminder to bugs in the area to beware.