During a recent concert in Milan’s iconic San Siro Stadium, Taylor Swift experienced an unexpected interruption that left fans both concerned and amused. The pop superstar, who was performing as part of her much-anticipated Eras Tour, swallowed a bug while delivering a surprise mashup of “I Almost Do” and “The Moment I Knew.”

“I knew it would happen because there are so many bugs here tonight,” Swift told the audience, breaking into a cough. Her honesty about the situation lightened the mood, as she reassured fans, “It’ll be fine, I just need to cough a little.” This isn’t the first time Swift has encountered such a bug-related incident; she previously swallowed insects during performances in London and Chicago earlier this year.

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Despite the bug hiccup, Swift dazzled fans with her wardrobe choices throughout the show. Her costumes included a striking outfit inspired by the Fearless era, featuring bold black and gold motifs that captivated the audience. She later changed into a beautiful white gown adorned with the phrase “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” during her performance with the Tortured Poets Department.

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The energy in the stadium was electric, with fans chanting “Sei Bellissima,” Italian for “you are very beautiful,” showcasing their admiration for the 14-time Grammy winner. Swift seemed genuinely touched by the outpouring of affection from her Italian fans.

This concert in Milan was part of a whirlwind European leg of the tour, which followed her successful three-and-a-half-hour shows in Zurich earlier in July. Swift took to Instagram to express her excitement about her travels, stating, “The Eras Tour has brought so many firsts with it… I’d never been to Switzerland before. This place is stunningly beautiful, and I loved playing for those two wonderful crowds.”

With only seven cities left in the European segment of her tour, Swift is gearing up for a busy schedule, including two shows in Milan. She will conclude this leg with five performances at Wembley Stadium in London before heading back to North America for the final stretch of the tour.

Fans can certainly expect more memorable moments, bug-related or otherwise, as Taylor Swift continues to enchant audiences around the world.