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What did they delete? Taylor Swift fans chase clues after sudden 'Reputation' teaser

Taylor Swift's loyal fanbase went into full detective mode on Tuesday after a now-deleted post by Universal Music Group reignited speculation around the long-awaited release of Reputation (Taylor's Version).

The label briefly confirmed that "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)" had premiered during Monday night's episode of The Handmaid's Tale, calling it the "first taste" of the re-recorded album. But when the announcement vanished from social media, so did fans' certainty, sparking a frenzy of questions and wild theories online.

Deleted post leaves fans scrambling

Shortly after The Handmaid's Tale aired a scene featuring the new version of the 2017 hit, both Hulu and UMG shared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), tagging Swift and suggesting the re-release had officially begun. But within hours, UMG deleted its post, and Hulu's video was pulled as well. That sudden silence left fans scrambling for answers.

"What is going on?" wrote one fan. Another added, "It's gone from UMG now too... we need answers." Swifties quickly began tagging @taylornation with polite but panicked messages asking for clarification, jokingly signing off with snake emojis, a nod to the Reputation era's signature symbolism.

What did they delete Taylor Swift fans chase clues after sudden 'Reputation' teaser

All eyes on May 26

The mystery surrounding the deleted posts has only added to anticipation. With the 2025 American Music Awards just days away, where Swift is nominated in six categories, many believe an official announcement could drop on May 26. That date lines up with a string of numerological clues Swift fans are famous for decoding: the sixth track from Reputation debuted in season six of The Handmaid's Tale, and Swift is up for six awards. To her fans, that doesn't feel like coincidence, it feels like a countdown.

Swift has built a career around surprise announcements and hidden clues, and this moment feels like classic Swift strategy. Whether it was a mistake or an intentional teaser, the deleted UMG post has only amplified the buzz around her next re-recording.

Until confirmation arrives, Swifties will continue to comb through clues, convinced that the snake is about to strike again.


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