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- Taylor Swift Can’t Stop Watching Simone Biles’ Olympic Trials Routine to Her Song ‘Ready for It?’ (newsbreak.com)
Taylor Swift is evidently rooting for Simone Biles to secure her spot on the team for the Paris Olympics. Biles, age 27, has captivated audiences by performing a gymnastics floor routine to the tune of Swift’s 2017 hit, “…
Ready for It?” from her album Reputation.
The Olympic gold medalist showcased her skills on Friday, June 28, at the Olympic Trials, catching the attention of the 34-year-old singer.
Swift expressed her admiration on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, June 29, in response to NBC Sports’ broadcast of Biles’ routine, stating, “Watched this so many times and still unready. She’s ready for it tho,” and complimented the performance with emojis suggesting applause, a gold medal, the American flag, and love.
Biles’ performance, scored at 14.850, positioned her as a leader in the all-around competition as she heads into another set of qualifiers on Sunday, June 30, with hopes of joining the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the Olympics.
Other notable figures like Zac Efron and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have also shown their enthusiasm for the Olympics.
Swift and Biles had an interaction in December 2023, during a football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers, cheering on their partners (Swift is linked to Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, while Biles married former Packers safety Jonathan Owens in April 2023. Owens, now 28, plays for the Chicago Bears).
Biles shared with Vanity Fair in January her thoughts on the fan excitement over their meeting but lamented the absence of a photo between them, especially with the Packers securing a victory over the Chiefs with a final score of 27-19. Nonetheless, the Chiefs claimed victory in the Super Bowl the following February for the second year running.
During the NFL’s offseason, Kelce has been accompanying Swift on her Eras Tour, though his obligations have kept him from attending all the concerts.
As per Us Weekly, Swift and Kelce’s relationship is described as “wildly in love,” marked by constant communication and affectionate gestures when apart.
Simone Biles is equally supported by her husband, Jonathan Owens, who has been present in Minneapolis for her Olympic Trials, even surprising her with gifts from Louis Vuitton, as shared by Biles on Instagram.