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Taylor Swift’s face looks unrecognisable on Norton show

Taylor Swift’s Graham Norton look leaves fans speculating over fillers, pointing to fuller cheeks and altered brows


Pop Culture & Art October 03, 2025 1 min read
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Taylor Swift has ignited a storm of speculation after her latest appearance on The Graham Norton Show. The episode is set to air on October 10, but pictures from the taping circulated online well before the broadcast, sparking debate over whether the singer has undergone cosmetic enhancements.

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The images quickly caught attention, with many fans pointing out what they claimed were obvious signs of fillers. Observers said Swift’s cheeks appeared unusually plump and her brows more arched than usual, with some insisting she looked almost unrecognisable. The chatter only intensified as screenshots and clips were shared across social platforms, turning her television appearance into a trending scandal days before it even reaches the airwaves.

On the show's appearance, Swift wore a glittering black mini dress with jewel embellishments and a new hairstyle featuring side-swept bangs, a striking departure from her signature middle part. While her team has not addressed the rumours, critics online argued that hair and makeup alone could not explain the dramatic changes in her appearance.

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Celebrity watchers pointed out that lighting and contouring can sometimes create the illusion of cosmetic work, but the sheer volume of posts speculating about fillers kept the narrative alive. Some fans defended her, saying she has every right to evolve her look, while others suggested she was falling into the same beauty trap as so many other stars under constant scrutiny.

This isn’t the first time Swift has faced public dissection over her appearance, but the timing of this speculation has amplified the scandal. That photos could spark such frenzy even before the episode airs shows the extraordinary level of attention focused on her every move. For Swift, the question is no longer whether she changed her look, it’s how much longer the debate will dominate the conversation.

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