There was a dark figure literally casting a shadow on Taylor Swift recent performance in Madrid, leaving many concert-goers creeped out and questioning who was behind the mysterious silhouette.
In an unsettling video shared on TikTok, a dark figure was spotted near the top of the stadium at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Speculation ran rampant among fans, with various theories circulating on X (formerly Twitter) trying to explain who the person in the rafters could be.
Taylor’s Madrid Performance Included A Shadowy Figure
Some humorously suggested that the figure might be someone who “didn’t want to pay for a ticket” and had “snuck into the stadium.” Others pondered whether it could be Taylor’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, or even her musical rivals Kanye West and Nicki Minaj.
One fan suggested that Taylor Swift herself might be behind the mysterious sighting, teasing something as she’s known for her cryptic messages and surprises.
Comments on the eerie footage ranged from intrigue to amusement. “This is so creepy,” remarked one user. Another referenced Taylor’s song lyrics, quoting a line from her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, stating, “Dancing phantoms on the terrace.”
However, one attendee seemingly dispelled the rumors, explaining that the figure was actually a member of the stadium crew. “It was literally a security man,” they clarified, “I was near to that section and he was standing there and checking on us all the time.”
Taylor hasn’t commented on the viral video, but the small hiccup likely won’t make much of a difference in Taylor’s overall Eras tour, which has been setting records left and right. It’s already surpassed a billion dollars in revenue, making it one of the most lucrative tours of all time, and it’s still continuing to rake in money as Taylor completes the European leg.
Taylor’s Tour Continues Breaking World Records
Last month, the tour hit another record when it surpassed $500 million in tour merch. “We have never seen this before,” a source said to The Sun, emphasizing how impressive the feat is. “I worked with Michael Jackson but nothing came close to what Taylor is doing.”
“Selling more than half a billion dollars of merchandising is absolutely unbelievable,” another insider said. “Taylor Swift will make history once again.”
“No other artist can even dream about making even $20 million in merchandising sales on tour,” they added. “Millions of fans have been waiting for this to happen, and they have been saving money to spend it on their favorite artist.
By selling over 4.3 million tickets at an average price of $239.95 each, it translates into an impressive $17 million in revenue per show. The tour’s financial triumph was further highlighted in 2023 when it grossed an unprecedented $1.04 billion from just 60 shows.
As the tour extends into this year, experts anticipate that this already staggering figure will likely double, further solidifying Swift’s status as one of the most successful touring artists of her generation.
Needless to say, a shadowy figure in the rafters likely isn’t going to derail Taylor’s Eras success, unless they put a hex on the tour.