Taylor Swift took the stage at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday for the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the New England Patriots.
Swift appeared to be upset after no flag was thrown when Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce fell to the ground on a pass intended for him. Swift was caught on camera mouthing something while her boyfriend looked for a penalty flag in the suite. Swift appeared to have mouthed an expletive or was calling for a flag at first glance.
Over the weekend, the debate polarized the internet.
Taylor Swift, left, and Brittany Mahomes are jubilant during the first half of an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Jeremy Freeman, a forensic expert lip reader based in the U.K., told Fox News Digital that it wasn’t exactly clear whether Swift uttered the four-letter phrase or whether she was calling for a flag.
“After careful examination, it is my professional opinion that Taylor Swift did not utter the expletive ‘f—‘ as has been alleged,” Freeman said. “The lip patterns observed do not align with this specific word. The sequence appears to begin with ‘you,” followed by a sound resembling ‘f.’ However, upon closely observing her mouth movements, it seems she rolls her R. This movement does not correspond with the alleged word ‘flag.’”
Taylor Swift, left, Brittany Mahomes, and Ashley Avignone react during the first half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Foxborough.
words:Freeman said it appeared she was uttering one of three potential words – frug, fry or fruck.
“Given the context and her vocal expression, it is plausible that she might have altered her intended word mid-sentence, possibly upon realizing she was being observed,” he added. “This could result in what appears to be an incomplete or nonsensical utterance.”
“It’s important to note that without clear audio to accompany the footage, any interpretation of lip-reading remains somewhat speculative,” Freeman continued.
“However, based on my expertise in lip-reading, the evidence does not support the claim that the specific offensive word was used.”
Taylor Swift cheers during the game. The New England Patriots lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-17.
Swift entered Gillette Stadium wearing a Chiefs hat. She was seen in the suite with her father and Brittany Mahomes.
At least she got to see Kansas City snap its two-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory.
