During a live radio interview, Tom Hiddleston found himself placed in an excruciatingly awkward position when the host abruptly steered the conversation towards his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The British thespian was immersed in sharing his passion for sports highlights and musings on sports journalists' writings when, out of the blue, the host introduced Swift's recent guest appearance on her beau Travis Kelce's podcast, titled "New Heights."
"We just discovered—Taylor Swift, a avid follower of a niche sourdough recipe blog. Extremely specific, but I can see the appeal," the seemingly oblivious host remarked. Hiddleston's reaction was nothing short of invaluable; he momentarily froze, looking utterly taken aback, before uttering a soft "Hmm" and giving a cursory nod.
Fortunately, his co-star Karen Gillan stepped in to alleviate the tense atmosphere, jesting, "I get the sense that could be some sort of hidden gem, perhaps related to the Super Bowl." Hiddleston swiftly seized the opportunity to steer the discussion elsewhere, responding, "You possess a profound understanding of the NFL," with a hint of relief.
Though their romance blossomed and withered within the span of just three months in 2016, Hiddleston and Swift's relationship garnered considerable public attention. Despite the fleeting nature of their love story, both celebrities have since moved on with their lives. Hiddleston has been engaged to British actress Zawe Ashton since 2022, and they have welcomed a child together. On the other hand, Swift is currently in a headline-grabbing relationship with Travis Kelce, showering the world with their adorable love story.
Swift's appearance on "New Heights" proved to be a resounding success, with the episode amassing the highest viewership in the podcast's history.
