Many fans were convinced that Taylor Swift would announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version) at the 2025 American Music Awards. But when the show aired on May 26, the singer didn’t attend, and no announcement was made. Despite all the hints and theories, Swift has stayed quiet.
Did Taylor Swift announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version) at AMAs 2025?
No, Taylor Swift did not announce Reputation (Taylor’s Version) at the AMAs 2025.
Taylor Swift was notably absent from the 2025 American Music Awards, despite receiving six nominations. Her decision to skip the event on May 26 came as a major surprise to fans who had been eagerly anticipating the announcement of Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
Fans had been expecting a major announcement, building theories. Swifties had drawn connections to her 2022 Midnights Mayhem With Me video series, where she revealed track titles for the Midnights album. In that series, the second and sixth clips both featured phones positioned upside-down. That subtle clue had fans convinced she was hinting at something happening on the 26th of May. Additionally, her online store had recently discounted merchandise by exactly 26%.
Speculation was also driven by Swift’s habit of revealing major projects during award shows. She made an announcement about the Midnights album at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2022. Then, she ended up revealing her most recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, at the 2024 Grammys. Given that pattern, many assumed the 2025 AMAs would be the moment for her to confirm Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
Adding to the buzz, a new version of her song “Look What You Made Me Do” recently premiered in the penultimate episode of The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6. This stirred more theories about Reputation (Taylor’s Version) arriving soon.
Despite all the clues and theories circulating online, especially on X (formerly Twitter), the Reputation (Taylor’s Version) reveal didn’t happen, leaving many disappointed.
