Taylor Swift’s “drunk karaoke” clip with another man resurfaces, sparks Swiftie uproar—but where was Travis Kelce

The internet recently revived a candid, long-forgotten moment from Taylor Swift’s life that quickly reignited both joy and controversy. A short video clip, allegedly filmed during her 2016 Fourth of July party—a once-annual tradition she briefly revived in 2023—has gone viral, showing Swift singing a karaoke duet with Ed Sheeran.

In a cozy, dimly lit setting, Swift, drink in hand, joins Sheeran in performing Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” famously covered by Whitney Houston.

Taylor Swift’s drunk karaoke with Ed Sheeran goes viral as Travis Kelce’s absence sparks buzz

The atmosphere is casual and intimate, far removed from the high-gloss production of Swift’s sold-out stadium tours. The room is filled with her celebrity friends—Alana Haim, Blake Lively, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Karlie Kloss, and more—many of whom sway and sing along in celebratory unison.

Despite its brief runtime, the video’s emotional authenticity sparked a frenzy among fans demanding the full, unedited version. The rallying cry: “WE NEED THE FULL VIDEO.”

While many applauded the spontaneous joy of the moment, not everyone was charmed. Some online detractors labeled the video “cringe” and took aim at the “messy” appearance of the party. One even questioned the leaker’s motives, calling their actions “messy,” as speculation swirled around potential attendees like Harley Gusman. Still, the original source of the video remains uncertain, and the clip has since vanished from platforms like TikTok.

Swifties, however, quickly rallied in defense. Echoing a united front, fans dismissed the backlash as humorless nitpicking. Comments like “Y’all hate fun,” “this isn’t even bad,” and “learn to have fun omfg” flooded the replies.

Some even praised her vocals with playful exaggeration, suggesting Whitney Houston’s spirit had briefly taken over Swift during the chorus. “Oh Whitney’s spirit possessed her on that one note,” one fan joked, while another echoed, “wait why did Whitney’s spirit possess her here a little omg.”

Amid the online firestorm, some fans stirred the pot further—wondering aloud where Travis Kelce, Swift’s current boyfriend, fits into this throwback moment. Though the clip predates their relationship, comparisons and speculations inevitably followed, proving once again that no detail escapes the public’s magnifying glass.

Ultimately, the resurfaced video reminds us how even a fleeting, unguarded moment from Swift can stir the internet into a frenzy—blending nostalgia, celebrity drama, and a fiercely protective fanbase.