What did Taylor Swift reveal on Stephen Colbert? Inside the viral Late Show moment everyone is talking about

Taylor Swift lit up The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night in an appearance that quickly became one of the most talked-about television moments of the week. From opening up about her Eras Tour docuseries to firing back at critics telling her to “go away,” the superstar delivered a candid, humorous and emotional interview that offered fans a rare, unfiltered look at her life, music, and upcoming projects.

Swift’s visit comes just ahead of the release of her Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, a six-part deep dive into her record-breaking Eras Tour, paired with the concert film The Eras Tour | The Final Show. It also marks her first official sit-down with Colbert, despite having appeared in sketches on the show years earlier.

Swift Opens Up About ‘End of an Era’ and the Surreal Reality of the Eras Tour

Swift reflected on the moments during the Eras Tour when she realized she was living through something much bigger than a typical album cycle.

“The entire tour, there were these out-of-control, out-of-body experiences we would have on stage,” she told Colbert. “Most of my band has been with me since I was 16, and we’d look at each other like, ‘This isn’t normal.’” Calling the tour “special” and a “phenomenal feeling,” Swift said she’s grateful fans will get to relive it through the new docuseries.

Two episodes of The End of an Era premiere Friday on Disney+, alongside the final Eras Tour concert film.

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Colbert Asks for Her Top Five Songs, and Swift Reveals Surprising Favorites

When Colbert challenged Swift to pick her top five songs from her entire catalog, the singer admitted it takes time to digest her own music.
Still, she revealed a few standouts:

• “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”, her No. 1 pick
• “Mirrorball”, from Folklore, which she hinted belongs in her top five

She also confessed she’s so immersed in her newest album Life of a Showgirl that she can’t fully rank everything yet.

Swift Fires Back at Critics Telling Her to “Go Away”

The interview took a more personal turn when Swift addressed critics who insist it’s time for her to step out of the spotlight.

“There are corners of society that go, ‘Give someone else a turn… can’t you just go away?’” Swift said. “I’m like, I don’t want to.”

Swift emphasized that she values career longevity, friendship longevity, and relationship longevity, adding that the people she admires most share those traits.

Swift Credits 2025 as ‘A Good Year’: Engagement and Masters Return

Speaking to Fox News Digital during the same late-night appearance, Swift said 2025 was “a good year” after:

• Getting engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce
• Reclaiming her masters, a milestone fans had long been hoping for

“Those two things could have just never arrived in my life,” she said. “I’m so grateful.”

Swift revealed she often turns to Stevie Nicks, Max Martin, and Kelce for career advice, saying, “I can talk to him about any of this.”

Inside Her Eras Tour Routine: Room Service, Baths and ‘Dateline’

Swift also described the physical toll of her two-year Eras Tour, even sharing that she performed through the stomach flu. Her nightly wind-down routine became essential:

• “Mermaid time” in the bath
• A huge amount of room service
• Watching true-crime shows like Dateline
• Listening to audiobooks with mystery or supernatural twists

“I felt like a flickering lightbulb every night,” she admitted.

FAQ

1. What did Taylor Swift reveal on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show?

Swift discussed her new Disney+ docuseries The End of an Era, opened up about life on the Eras Tour, revealed some of her favorite songs in her catalog, and addressed critics who tell her to “go away.”

2. What is Taylor Swift’s new docuseries End of an Era about?

It’s a six-part behind-the-scenes look at the Eras Tour, paired with the final show concert film. It documents the emotional, creative and physical reality of her record-breaking two-year tour.

3. When does The End of an Era release on Disney+?

Two episodes premiere Friday, December 12, alongside Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show.

4. What did Swift say about critics asking her to step away?

She fired back, saying: “I don’t want to. I value longevity, in career, friendships and relationships.” Her message quickly went viral.

5. Which songs did Taylor Swift name as her favorites?

She highlighted “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” as her number one pick and mentioned “Mirrorball” as another song that likely belongs in her top five.

6. How does Taylor Swift unwind after concerts?

She follows a strict routine: taking a bath, ordering large amounts of room service, watching Dateline, and listening to audiobooks, often mystery or paranormal themed.

7. What did Swift say about getting engaged to Travis Kelce?

She called it one of the most meaningful moments of her life and said she’s grateful it happened the same year she regained her masters.

8. Who does Taylor Swift turn to for career advice?

She named Stevie Nicks, Max Martin, and Travis Kelce as the three people she trusts most for guidance.

9. Did Taylor Swift confirm she got the stomach flu during the Eras Tour?

Yes, she said she had it multiple times and performed anyway, hiding it so fans “never knew.”

10. Why was her Stephen Colbert appearance significant?

It was her first full sit-down interview with Colbert, aligning with major professional milestones and a personal turning point in her career and life.