A touch of the unexpected added a layer of amusement to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour stop in London on Sunday. In the midst of a powerful rendition of her beloved “All Too Well,” the 34-year-old singer encountered a surprising obstacle – a rogue bug. Fan-captured videos show Swift mid-performance, strumming her guitar, when she abruptly pauses and announces to the Wembley Stadium crowd, “I swallowed a bug, can you sing?”

The unexpected comment sent a wave of laughter and cheers through the audience. Swift, ever the performer, took the incident in stride. Though clearly affected by the encounter, she displayed her characteristic humor, even cracking a joke captured on TikTok by user @alexaelizabeth. “I swallowed a bug, can you sing?” Swift asks with a laugh, momentarily enlisting the audience’s help.

Despite the minor setback, Swift’s professionalism shone through. After a brief coughing fit, she regained her composure and finished the iconic ballad. The incident proved once again that even a surprise bug encounter can’t stop the pop superstar from delivering a captivating performance.