LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 2024 Grammy Awards was meant to be a triumphant night for Taylor Swift, who made history by becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year four times.
However, the pop megastar quickly found herself embroiled in a controversy after viewers accused her of ignoring presenter Celine Dion during her acceptance speech. What was meant to be Swift’s crowning achievement sparked heated backlash online, as critics called out her perceived snub of the music legend, as reported by Page Six.
Viewers quickly call out Taylor Swift’s onstage actions
Shortly after Dion announced Swift’s win, eagle-eyed audience members took note of what appeared to be a cold reception on stage. While Swift warmly embraced collaborators Jack Antonoff and Lana Del Rey, she seemed to ignore Dion entirely while receiving the award.
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Swift swiftly exited the stage without directly acknowledging the legendary singer. The apparent snub did not go unnoticed by viewers at home, many of whom took to social media to call out the ‘Anti-Hero’ singer’s behavior.
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One user on X expressed their dismay, stating, “The way Taylor Swift just took the Grammy out of Celine Dion’s hand and didn’t even hug her or thank her … how rude.”
Another user emphasized the lasting impact of the incident, saying, “Taylor Swift will never EVER live down ignoring Céline Dion at the Grammys.”
A third user conveyed a personal discomfort, noting, “Taylor Swift not acknowledging Celine Dion don’t sit right with me.”
Criticism intensified as another person stated, “Taylor Swift ignoring very sick legend Celine Dion during the Grammys while accepting Album of the Year. Wow. Classless personified.”
Taylor Swift not acknowledging Celine Dion don’t sit right with me #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/7QFKyrmSsG
— Maha Yvonne 💫 (@RxMaha) February 5, 2024
A fifth commentator weighed in, remarking, “Taylor Swift just took the album of the year trophy from Celine Dion without batting an eye and/or acknowledging that a legendary 🐐 was handing her the award. So cringey for my soul.”
The sentiment echoed as another user chimed in, “Taylor Swift not saying thank you to Celine Dion or even addressing her After the year Celine’s had not being able to perform was classless. I’m honestly shocked. Celine deserves better.
Celine Dion returns to spotlight following stiff person syndrome diagnosis
For many viewers, Swift’s actions seemed especially egregious given the context of Dion’s appearance. The 55-year-old music icon has kept out of the public eye recently after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder, in December 2022.
Her surprise appearance to present the final award marked Dion’s emotional return to the stage. She received a standing ovation from the enraptured audience. “When I say that I’m happy to be here, I really mean it with my heart,” a visibly moved Dion told the crowd.
“Those who have been blessed enough to be here at the Grammy Awards must never take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world.”
Mere hours after the perceived snub, Swift and Dion were photographed warmly embracing backstage, seemingly putting to rest any notion of bad blood between the two musicians. Both sported wide smiles while posing together in their glamorous gowns, with Swift’s hand affectionately placed on Dion’s shoulder.
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