The claws came out on late-night television. A mother’s protective instincts turned into prime-time entertainment. The spotlight shifted from pop royalty to family drama. Denise Welch delivered a shocking blow that left audiences gasping. Her target? The world’s biggest pop star. Taylor Swift!
Matty Healy’s mother unleashed her feelings about Taylor Swift during an explosive television appearance. The 67-year-old actress refused to hold back her true thoughts. Her candid confession stunned viewers worldwide. The revelation painted a picture of relief rather than regret.
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Welch declared she feels “glad” about not becoming Swift’s mother-in-law during her Watch What Happens Live appearance. Host Andy Cohen had asked about Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department. The veteran actress seized the moment to deliver her verdict. “Not being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad that I lost,” she stated boldly. The studio audience audibly gasped at her brutal honesty.
Denise Welch, the mother of The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, admitted she was “glad” that she didn’t end up as Taylor Swift's mother-in-law. 🫢 pic.twitter.com/4MYwLALFBA
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The British television personality quickly attempted damage control after her explosive statement. She clarified that she held “nothing against” Swift personally but described the situation as “tricky”. Welch hinted at deeper complexities surrounding her son’s three-month romance with the global superstar. The relationship had captivated headlines throughout 2023 before crashing to an end.
Swift’s response to their breakup became musical ammunition for her latest album. The singer allegedly channeled her Healy heartbreak into multiple tracks on The Tortured Poets Department. Welch expressed frustration about the public nature of their split. She pointed out the irony of maintaining silence while Swift transformed their private drama into chart-topping songs.
The aftermath of this celebrity romance continues creating ripples across entertainment circles. Healy has since moved on with model Gabbriette Bechtel. Swift found happiness with NFL superstar Travis Kelce. Kelce recently made their relationship Instagram official with a romantic dinner photo. Meanwhile, Welch’s shocking admission proves that some celebrity relationships leave lasting impressions on everyone involved.
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