Denise Welch Shades Taylor Swift Over Tortured Poets Album
Sage Matthews: Time to unpack a bit of family drama that has fans buzzing across pop culture circles.
On the July 24 episode of Watch What Happens Live, Coronation Street actress Denise Welch delivered an unexpected verdict on her son Matty Healy’s brief 2023 romance with global superstar Taylor Swift, and it makes for lively reading. In a candid conversation with host Andy Cohen, Welch admitted she was “glad” to have missed out on the unofficial job of Swift’s mother-in-law once the two split last year. The 63-year-old star clarified that her comments carried no ill will but admitted the period was “tricky,” underscoring the challenges of stepping into Taylor’s high-profile world.
Swift’s latest LP, The Tortured Poets Department, has been widely speculated to include tracks referencing her short-lived romance with Healy. When asked about the lyrical jabs, Welch did not hold back. “You’re not allowed to say anything and then she writes a whole album about it,” she quipped, both amused and incredulous at the idea of her son inspiring an entire record. Sources at E! News confirm Welch’s good-natured tone, and video footage from Bravo supports her playful critique. Despite the lyrical fireworks, Welch praised Matty for taking the speculation in stride.
The story did not end with Taylor. Matty Healy, now 36, is firmly back in the spotlight for a happier reason: his engagement to model Gabriella “Gabbriette” Bechtel. Welch made it clear she approves of her son’s new partner, calling her “amazing” and “gorgeous.” People Magazine reports the couple have bonded over shared creative interests, and insiders say Welch and Bechtel are already planning family celebrations.
Healy’s relatives have kept their commentary candid. His aunt Debbie Dedes, speaking to the Daily Mail in April 2024, revealed that Matty was unfazed by Swift’s songwriting. “Nothing surprises him anymore,” Dedes said, suggesting that both parties understand the creative give-and-take that comes with high-profile relationships. Debbie added that Healy expected some lyrical response after the breakup.
Matty Healy himself has finally broken his public silence. At the Glastonbury Music Festival, the frontman for The 1975 embraced the moment and cheekily referenced his “tattooed golden retriever” role in Swift’s narrative. In video shared by Variety, he told the crowd he might just be “the best songwriter of my generation,” prompting cheers and headlines — a bold statement that many insiders say was delivered with a wink.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift, 35, has embarked on her own new chapter with NFL star Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end recently offered fans a glimpse of their blossoming romance in a photo dump on Instagram, even revealing a lock-screen shot of the couple in Lake Como. Kelce’s post included heartfelt commentary about their “adventures” off-field and has fueled buzz around his initial friendship-bracelet attempt at Arrowhead Stadium in July 2023.
As both stars turn the page from 2023’s whirlwind romance, family opinions and public reactions continue to shape the narrative. Denise Welch’s playful but pointed comments remind everyone that behind every celebrity story lies a family with its own take. And as the music world watches Swift tour and Healy prepare to wed, the next chapter in this celebrity triangle is sure to spark fresh headlines.
That’s the latest on Welch versus Swift, with just enough spice to keep fans debating who really came out on top.
Keep an eye on Celebrity Storm for updates as this saga continues to unfold.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Watch What Happens Live, People Magazine, Daily Mail, Variety
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