Viewers of the 2024 Grammys called out Taylor Swift for ignoring Celine Dion onstage after winning album of the year for “Midnights.”
The “Anti-Hero” singer shared warm embraces with her collaborators Jack Antonoff and Lana Del Rey before snatching her trophy out of the hands of the music legend, who made a surprise appearance at Sunday’s awards show to present the final award of the evening.
“Taylor Swift fully ignoring Celine Dion like the disrespect even Celine was like… que?” an X user observed.
“Taylor Swift just took the album of the year trophy from Celine Dion without batting an eye and/or acknowledging that a legendary [GOAT] was handing her the award. So cringey for my soul,” another wrote.
Fans are not happy with Taylor Swift for ignoring Celine Dion onstage after winning album of the year at the 2024 Grammys.AFP via Getty Images
The Canadian superstar made a surprise appearance at the awards ceremony amid her battle with stiff person syndrome.AFP via Getty Images
“Taylor Swift fully ignoring Celine Dion like the disrespect even Celine was like… que?” one fan wrote via X.REUTERS
Others opined that the moment will be a stain on Swift’s legacy.
“Taylor Swift will never EVER live down ignoring Céline Dion at the Grammys,” one person tweeted.
“Taylor Swift didn’t deserve AOTY and F—K HER for ignoring Celine Dion on stage,” another bluntly chimed in.
Swift shared warm embraces with her musical collaborators — including Lana Del Rey, pictured here — but did not engage in any meaningful interactions with Dion, who handed her the trophy.REUTERS
Even “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Candiace Dillard had something to say.
“I don’t like how Tay didn’t acknowledge Queen Celine. #GRAMMYs,” the Bravolebrity wrote on X.
Media personality and former “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” correspondent Kalen Allen also shared a heated take on the matter.
“I don’t like how Tay didn’t acknowledge Queen Celine,” Bravo star Candiace Dillard wrote, echoing many others.Getty Images for The Recording Academy
“I’m not listening to any excuses…especially after we watched how Miley [Cyrus] acted with Mariah [Carey] at the show’s start. This was not [Swift’s] first time at the #GRAMMYs but her fourth time winning this award,” he wrote.
“Swifties can dox me or whatever, but considering the significance of Celine coming to do this moment, to run around that stage hugging and carrying on and ultimately act as if this artist who has paved the way is not standing there is insane.”
Meanwhile, many viewers laughed off the situation.
“Snatched that Grammy from Celine like a purse on Canal Street omg,” one person quipped.
“Snatched that Grammy from Celine like a purse on Canal Street omg,” one viewer joked.REUTERS
Others acknowledged the gravity of Dion’s participation, as this is her first major public appearance amid her debilitating battle with stiff person syndrome.
“not trying to be hater but being handed a Grammy by Celine Dion in her very triumphant first public appearance in a long time and barely making eye contact insane,” one person wrote.
It should be noted that Swift, 34, enthusiastically sang along to Dion’s hit “The Power of Love” when the Canadian superstar, 55, made her way onto the stage for her surprise showing at the ceremony.
Moments later, Swift and Dion were seen hugging backstage while posing for photos together, immediately shutting down any speculation about bad blood.
Dion eventually got a hug from Swift backstage.Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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The Era Tour performer — who wore a stunning white Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown to the Los Angeles event held at Crypto.com Arena — was nominated in six categories and took home two awards.
She won Gramophones for best pop vocal album and album of the year, both for her 2022 LP, “Midnights.” She made history with the latter victory as the only artist to ever win that category four times.
During the event, she also announced the April 19 release of her next album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Swift’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
