It seems as though Tom Hiddleston could have benefited from a swift escape during a recent interview. The star of "Loki" appeared momentarily discomfited when a radio show host inadvertently steered the conversation towards Taylor Swift, his brief 2016 romance, during their live broadcast. The uncomfortable twist unfolded after Tom revealed his penchant for perusing sports blogs on tranquil evenings. "I often find myself delving into sports highlights," the 44-year-old shared with Heart Radio in a YouTube clip posted on August 21. "Whether it's football or tennis championships I might have missed, there are sports journalists who pen exquisitely about these games, and I thoroughly enjoy their writings."
Evidently, Tom's favorite pastime jogged host Devin Griffin's memory of Taylor, who recently admitted to her fondness for online blogs and her avid interest in the NFL since going public with her relationship with Travis Kelce in 2023. "Incidentally, Taylor Swift, a big fan of a particular sourdough recipe blog," the radio DJ mentioned. "Very niche, but I can appreciate the allure."
Upon hearing his ex's name, Tom's countenance dimmed momentarily — his face adopting an almost comically blank expression, with his brows knitting in brief confusion. However, realizing Griffin's intent was solely to discuss her sourdough fascination, he chuckled and turned his attention to his "Life of Chuck" co-star Karen Gillan's take on Taylor's peculiar interest.
"That sounds like a hidden gem of sorts," Karen remarked about Taylor's sourdough obsession, jokingly speculating that perhaps the bread variety served as a mascot for an NFL team. "I wonder if it's linked to the Super Bowl somehow." (Indeed, fans speculated Taylor was subtly hinting at Sourdough Sam, the mascot of the San Francisco 49ers, whose stadium will host the 2026 Super Bowl, during her appearance on the "New Heights" podcast.)
Responding to Karen's theory, Tom, who is a father to a 3-year-old son and expecting his second child with fiancée Zawe Ashton, quipped back, "You've got quite the insight into the NFL."
While the "Thor" actor might have been reluctant to revisit the topic of Taylor this time, he has previously reflected on their high-profile romance, which concluded in September 2016 after four months. "Taylor is an extraordinary woman," Tom told GQ a year after their split. "She's generous, kind-hearted, delightful, and we had an incredible time together."
