Taylor Swift is facing a massive drop in Instagram followers. Following her public booing at the Super Bowl, she lost over 144,000 followers. The numbers were revealed by SportsMillions, who tracked the data using Social Blade. It’s a shocking decline for the superstar, especially given her massive social media presence. The controversy surrounding the Super Bowl incident has clearly had an impact. Fans are reacting strongly to the situation, and it’s affecting her social media reach.
Swift’s followers react to her political stance
Many of Swift’s fans have been vocal about their disappointment. Conservative fans, in particular, are upset with her political views. Alexis Winters, 24, from Queens, voiced her opinion on the matter. She believes that the loss of followers signals a need for Swift to stay focused on her music and stay out of politics. “We are tired of celebrities telling us how to think,” Winters said. She added that celebrities like Swift don’t live the same lives as ordinary people. Winters sees Swift as a prime example of how Hollywood’s political influence is alienating a large portion of the public. Her follower drop shows how many Americans are turning away from celebrities who push political agendas.
Travis Kelce gains followers
While Swift is losing followers, her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is gaining popularity. Kelce, a star player for the Kansas City Chiefs, gained over 12,000 followers after the Super Bowl. Despite the Chiefs’ loss to the Eagles, his social media presence has been on the rise. SportsMillions, using Social Blade, tracked the boost in Kelce’s followers. It’s clear that while Swift faces backlash, Kelce is seeing positive attention. The stark contrast between the couple’s social media fortunes is hard to ignore.
People are supporting Kelce, not Swift
The difference in attention between the couple hasn’t gone unnoticed. Some fans are puzzled by how much focus Kelce gets, while Swift’s success is overshadowed. Sara Koger, 32, from Buckeye, Arizona, shared her thoughts. “It’s maddening,” she said. “People seem more interested in the man dating the successful woman than the woman herself.” Koger finds it frustrating that Kelce’s following grows, while Swift’s is shrinking. This speaks to a bigger issue in how people perceive successful women in relationships.
Fans react to Swift’s Super Bowl booing
The Super Bowl incident didn’t sit well with some fans, especially those who support Swift. Jenna Piwowarczyk, a college student and part of the Swifties for Trump movement, found the booing unjustified. “When Travis showed up at the Eras Tour, Swifties were thrilled,” Piwowarczyk said. “But when Taylor appeared on the Jumbotron, the boos were loud.” She believes it’s unfair for Swift to be booed simply because she supports her boyfriend. Piwowarczyk understands that the Super Bowl audience might not be Taylor’s core fanbase. However, she finds the intense dislike toward Swift for supporting Kelce to be unwarranted.
Swift doesn’t need social media to win
Despite the online backlash, Koger remains confident in Swift’s ability to thrive. “Taylor doesn’t post often,” she explained. “She doesn’t need Instagram to be successful.” Koger believes that Swift’s career isn’t dependent on social media fame. No matter how many followers she loses or boos she hears, Swift’s success will continue. The singer’s achievements speak for themselves, and she has proven time and time again that she doesn’t need the approval of the masses to succeed. Swift’s influence extends far beyond social media, and she will undoubtedly remain a major force in the entertainment industry.
