Why did Matty Healy and Taylor Swift split – inside Glastonbury headliner and mega-star’s romance

The whirlwind fling between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, The 1975’s frontman, left fans scratching their heads with more questions than answers after a series of sneaky backstage sightings and intriguing lyrics.

But while the public watched every move, the short-lived romance seemed tumultuous, possibly even messier than what met the public eye.

After her split from long-term boyfriend Joe Alwyn, Taylor was suddenly linked to The 1975’s Matty Healy – a man whose chaotic reputation couldn’t be more different from her understated ex.

Matty’s presence became immediately noticeable at Taylor’s Eras Tour concerts, lip-syncing words like “This one is about you,” while fans tried to decode glances and gestures between the pair that seemed way too deliberate to be random.

Matty’s presence became immediately noticeable at Taylor’s Eras Tour concerts(Image: Getty Images)

Denise Welch’s son Matty, now 36, and singer Taylor, now 35, didn’t make it Instagram official, they were far from secretive. In between dinner dates they were snapped by paparazzi and frequent departures from her New York City apartment – and he even performed with Phoebe Bridgers – one of Taylor’s close friends – mid-tour.

Online, the Swiftie timeline went into overdrive: some were shipping it and some were in total denial.

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy: From flirtation to fallout

It may have only been public for a blip in 2023, but Taylor Swift and Matty Healy’s connection reaches back 10 years. Fans are convinced her heartbreak album – The Tortured Poets Department is all about him.

The stars first met in 2014(Image: Getty Images for iHeartRadio)