Taylor Swift Makes Another Surprise Olympics 2026 Cameo

The singer shows support for U.S. Figure Skating team with nod to latest album

Feb. 18, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Taylor Swift made a second surprise appearance at the 2026 Olympics, introducing three members of the U.S. Figure Skating Olympic team - Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito - in a video that featured a reference to her latest album "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift narrated the clip, calling the athletes her "three American showgirls on ice" and promising their backstories would "capture your heart."

Why it matters

Swift is a well-known Olympics fan, having previously shown support for the American team at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Her continued involvement and enthusiasm for the games helps drive interest and engagement, especially among younger audiences.

The details

In the video shared on NBC Olympics' Instagram, silhouettes of the three figure skaters were shown as Swift's song "Opalite" played in the background. The singer introduced each of the "Blade Angels" competitors, highlighting their accomplishments and dedication. Swift also referenced her album "The Life of a Showgirl," tying her music and brand to the athletes' journeys.

  • The video was shared on February 16, 2026, ahead of the Women's Short Program event on February 17 and the Free Skate event on February 19.

The players

Taylor Swift

A Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter who is a well-known Olympics fan, having previously shown support for the American team.

Amber Glenn

A member of the U.S. Figure Skating Olympic team who will be competing in the Women's Short Program and Free Skate events.

Alysa Liu

A member of the U.S. Figure Skating Olympic team who will be competing in the Women's Short Program and Free Skate events.

Isabeau Levito

A member of the U.S. Figure Skating Olympic team who will be competing in the Women's Short Program and Free Skate events.

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What they’re saying

“I just wanted to say thank you! Getting to learn your stories and see everything that you've sacrificed, and all your determination and hard work and passion and everything that's gotten you to this point where you're so excellent at something—it's just really inspiring.”

— Taylor Swift

What’s next

The three "Blade Angels" will compete in the Women's Short Program event on February 17 and the Free Skate event on February 19.

The takeaway

Taylor Swift's continued support and enthusiasm for the Olympics, especially among the figure skating community, helps drive interest and engagement in the games, particularly among younger audiences who are fans of the singer.