Pop sensations Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter have sent fans into a frenzy after fresh rumors hinted that the duo might finally share the stage during the Short n’ Sweet tour — a moment many are calling “the collab of the year.”
The speculation began when Taylor Swift, 35, was spotted in New York City, where Sabrina Carpenter, 26, is performing a string of sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden. Swift’s surprise appearance instantly fueled theories that she might join Carpenter onstage for a special performance.
Social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), erupted with excitement. One fan account posted, “An official insider has confirmed that Sabrina Carpenter will be arresting Taylor Swift before ‘Juno’ at her #NYCShortNSweet show today at Madison Square Garden!”
Fans immediately began to speculate that the two could debut their long-awaited duet “The Life of a Showgirl” live. “Life of a Showgirl duet live debut?! That’d be LIT,” one fan exclaimed, while another wrote, “That would be SO cool!!”
However, the night took a playful twist when Carpenter revealed Drew Barrymore as her surprise guest during the Halloween-themed performance — leaving many fans both shocked and hopeful. Some users criticized the earlier insider claim as “fake news,” while others remained optimistic, suggesting that the collab could still happen soon.
Despite the rumors, neither Swift nor Carpenter has officially confirmed a live performance of their song “The Life of a Showgirl.” Still, fans believe it’s only a matter of time before the Eras Tour queen and the Espresso hitmaker share the spotlight for what could be one of pop’s most iconic live duets.