Taylor Swift Is "Enjoying Being Single" Despite Rumors of a Possible Reconciliation with Matty Healy

Nearly ten years ago, rumors first surfaced that Taylor Swift was dating The 1975 singer Matty Healy. The duo never officially confirmed if they were an item, but almost a decade later, Taylor and Matty were back as a hot topic in the rumor mill after several reports claimed that they were officially dating in May 2023. But less than a month after the first rumors of their alleged relationship surfaced, Taylor and Matty have reportedly called it quits.

News of their alleged romance surfaced less than a month after Taylor parted ways from her ex-boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn, in April. Since then, Matty attended two of Taylor's Eras Tour concerts and even performed during one of her shows. They were also spotted arriving at Taylor's condo in Nashville together.

If you're wondering what happened between Taylor and Matty and how their brief relationship came to be, read ahead for everything we know about Taylor Swift and Matty Healy's complete relationship timeline.

July 5, 2023: Taylor Is "Enjoying Being Single" Despite Rumors That She Reconciled with Matty

Despite online speculation, Taylor and Matty aren't getting back together. An insider told People that Midnights singer is officially moving on from The 1975 rocker. "They are absolutely not together and aren't even in contact anymore," the source said. "She is enjoying being single and has been spending time in the studio and hanging out with friends in New York City." The insider flat-out denied rumors of a possible reconciliation. "This is all B.S." A source close to Matty agreed. "It's complete nonsense," the unnamed insider explained. "Not true at all."

June 7, 2023: Matty Seemingly Apologizes On-Stage

Matty's band, The 1975 played in Dublin, Ireland where he played his own stripped-down opening act under the name "Matty" before his band went on to preform. During his set, he took out a can of black spray paint and wrote the words 'SORRY?' on a white sheet backdrop. This was all accompanied by a cover of Leon Russell's “A Song For You,” performed by bandmate Jamie Squire, sparking speculation about whether the apology was aimed at Taylor.

Neither Healy nor Swift has officially commented on their break up or their romance in general, although many Taylor fans have been quick to shun Healy over his past racially charged comments.

June 5, 2023: Matty Says He's Been With His "Boys" Following Split from Taylor

Matty hit the stage with The 1975 for the first time since news of his split from Taylor was confirmed. According to People, the rocker revealed that he was leaning on his bandmates for support during a performance in Vienna, Austria. "[Fans at] the front had some very beautiful signs that said 'You are loved.' That was very, very kind of you, and I'm sure that it's alluding to...," he began. "As you're aware, I'm not very online at the moment, and I'm sure people have just been calling me a c*** relentlessly. I've not been online," Matty explained. Matty pointed to his bandmates and opened up about how he's been coping with the news of their split. "But what I have been with is with my boys, and honestly, as much as I appreciate that —it's so beautiful, and I thank you, but — I don't need it 'cause I've got them."

June 5, 2023: Taylor Was Reportedly "Letting Off Steam" with Matty

News broke on June 5 that Taylor and Matty ended their brief relationship, and although neither singer has commented on the reasons for their split, an insider close to Taylor claims that their romance was never meant to be serious.

"Everyone who really knows her has been saying all along that this was a fun, good time thing that would last as long as it lasted and would be no big deal once it was done," the insider told Page Six, adding that she was looking to "let off steam" with Matty after her "stifling" six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn.

"It’s not a breakup. It’s a natural evolution of a fun little thing whose moment is over," the source revealed.

June 2, 2023: Taylor and Matty Reportedly Break Up

Taylor and Matty have reportedly called it quits after dating for more than a month. A source close to the Midnights singer told TMZ that Taylor is "single" again but didn't confirm what led to their split.

June 2, 2023: Matty Makes Out with Male Security Guard Onstage

Matty may be cozying up with Taylor, but that hasn't stopped The 1975 frontman from puckering up with other people. On Friday, Matty graced the stage at the 2023 NorthSide Festival in Denmark with his band when he got on his knees and kissed a male security guard on the lips. Longtime The 1975 fans know that Matty pulls out the stops with over-the-top fan interactions. The singer has a history of inviting fans (regardless of their gender) on stage and kissing them.

Ironically enough, Taylor attended one of Matty's shows back in January, and he refused to make out with fans because she was present. "I'm not kissing anybody in front of Taylor Swift, have some respect," he said. "In front of the queen, it's not happening." The duo was romantically linked three months later.

May 27, 2023: Matty Jokes About Rumors That He's Dating Taylor

Are they, or aren't they? That's one of the biggest questions swirling around the rumor mill about Taylor Swift and The 1975's Matty Healy. A TikTok video shared footage of the band's lead singer seemingly teasing fans about new speculation that he is dating Taylor during a performance at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend Music Festival. "Is it all a bit? Is it sincere? Will he ever address it," Matty asked the festival goers. "All of these questions and more will be ignored in the next hour. Ladies and gentlemen, this is The 1975." LOL! Way to troll, Matty!

May 24, 2023: Taylor and Matty Pucker Up During Date Night with Their Famous Friends

Taylor and Matty are packing on the PDA. According to People, the rumored couple spent the evening with Jack Antoff, his fianceé Margaret Qualley and Zoë Kravitz at the members-only venue Zero Bond. A source told the outlet, "Taylor and Matty were kissing." That same day, Taylor announced the surprise release of her upcoming Midnights (Til Dawn Edition) deluxe release. The project will feature an extended version of "Snow on the Beach" with Lana Del Rey, a remix of "Karma" with rising rap star Ice Spice, and a brand new song called "You're Losing Me."

May 20, 2023: Taylor Says She's "Never Been Happier"

One of the highlights of attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is discovering which song she surprises fans with each night. Right before the singer performed "Question...?" during her performance at the Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the singer opened up to concertgoers about changes she's experienced recently. According to Page Six, Taylor said, "I kind of feel like telling you, I don't know, I've just never been this happy in my life, in all aspects of my life ever before." The Midnights singer added"And I just want to thank you for being a part of that. It's not just the tour. I just sort of feel like my life finally feels like it makes sense."

May 18, 2023: Taylor's Ex-Boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, Feels "Slighted" and "Distraught" by Her New 'Ship with Matty

Joe Alwyn has reportedly entered the chat. According to Daily Mail, sources close to the British actor and songwriter revealed that he feels "distraught and slighted" by her new 'ship with Matty. The source claimed that Joe put his "trust in her" when Taylor said that she and Matty were just friends while they worked on her Midnights album together. "Joe feels slighted and is distraught after seeing her budding relationship with Matt," the source said. Despite his initial shock surrounding Taylor and Matty's new relationship, Joe is "doing his best to keep busy and focus on himself."

Last November, Matty revealed that he worked with Taylor alongside his The 1975 bandmates, but their song didn't make the album. "We actually worked a bit on that, but then the version of it never came out," he said to KROQ's Klein/Ally Show for Audacy's DTS Sound Space. The crowd began to boo after Matty's revelation, and he defended Taylor, saying, "That's not how it works." According to Matty, the song didn't make the cut "for reasons that are not to be criticized" and closed by complimenting Taylor. "She's amazing."

May 16, 2023: Taylor and Matty Spotted at a Recording Studio Together

Taylor and Matty were photographed leaving the Electric Lady Studio in New York City, fueling ongoing rumors of a ~budding romance~. A TikTok clip posted by @crazycatclaire showed the pair walking into a car outside the studio — Taylor rocked a purple NYU sweatshirt, a black mini skirt, and a brown purse, while Matty was dressed in all black and appeared to place his hand on Taylor's back as they walked. Seeing the rumored music powerhouse couple spending time in a recording studio together has us wondering if there could be a Taylor Swift x The 1975 collab coming soon...

May 14, 2023: Matty Spends Time With Taylor's Dad During the Eras Tour

Not only is Matty Healy getting reacquainted with Taylor Swift, but he's also getting to know her family as well. Swifties took to Twitter during Tay's Eras Tour in Philadelphia on Sunday, May 14, posting pics of Matt walking beside Taylor's dad, Scott Swift. "Matty upgraded from the tent to a lounge and is standing next to Taylor's dad," one user wrote. Another concertgoer shared a pic of Matt and Scott together and captioned it, "At this point... Matty [handshake emoji] Taylor's Dad and I don't know how to cope."

May 12, 2023: Matty Performs During the Eras Tour Again

Matty hit the stage during the opening act of Taylor's Eras Tour with Phoebe Bridgers at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Once he finished playing the guitar during Phoebe's set, Matt was spotted in the VIP section near Sabrina Carpenter, Blake Lively, and Ryan Reynolds.

May 11, 2023: Taylor and Matty Caught Holding Hands in New York

Things between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy appear to be heating up. According to Page Six, the duo was spotted at Casa Cipriani in New York City on Thursday night, and they were packing on the PDA. Insiders told the outlet that Taylor and Matty were "cuddling and kissing," while Jack Antonoff, who is rumored to have reconnected the duo, was present for the date night as well. One fan page posted pics of Taylor wearing a yelling dress while holding hands with Matty, who was rocking a suit in a carousel post on Instagram.

May 8, 2023: Taylor Reportedly Isn't Sure She's "Ready to Commit"

Taylor and Matty are reportedly in the early stages of getting to know one another again, but the Midnights singer is reportedly taking things slow. According to a report published by Us Weekly, a source revealed that Taylor "isn't sure [she's] ready to commit [to something] so soon."

May 8, 2023: Sources Reveal Who Reconnected Matty and Taylor

A new report from Entertainment Tonight claimed that sources close to the rumored couple say that they "like each other." According to the source, Tay's friend and collaborator, Jack Antonoff, is responsible for their reunion. "Taylor and Matty have been hanging out recently, and Jack Antonoff reconnected them," the source said.

May 7, 2023: Taylor and Matty Are Spotted Together for The First Time

Daily Mail obtained pictures of Taylor and Matty sitting in the back of a chauffeured car as they arrived at Taylor's condo in Nashville following her Eras concert.

May 6, 2023: Matty Performs During Taylor's Eras Tour

Not only did Matty attend the second night of Taylor's Eras Tour in Nashville, but the singer also performed with tour opener Phoebe Bridgers and her Boygenius band.

May 5, 2023: Matty Spotted Dancing During Taylor's Eras Tour

Concertgoers shared video footage of Matty dancing to Taylor's "Shake It Off" during the first night of Tay's Eras Tour in her hometown of Nashville.

May 4, 2023: Matty Fuels Dating Rumors On Tour

Matty played "She's American" while performing in the Philippines and said, "She sure is," before singing the final verse.

May 3, 2023: Sources Claim Taylor and Matty Are Dating

Nearly a month after Taylor's breakup from her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn, The Sun reported that the Midnights singer was now dating Matty. Insiders reportedly told the outlet that Taylor and Matty fell in love over FaceTime. "She and Matty are madly in love," the source said. "It's super-early days, but it feels right. They first dated, very briefly, almost 10 years ago, but the timings just didn't work out." According to the source, "Both Matty and Taylor have been touring over the past few weeks, so it's been a lot of FaceTiming and texting, but she cannot wait to see him again."

January 12, 2023: Taylor Makes A Surprise Performance During The 1975 Concert

Taylor graced the stage in London performing her single, "Anti-Hero," live for the first time ever during a surprise appearance at The 1975's show. Along with her Midnights hit, she sang a cover of the band's song "The City."

March 18, 2016: Matty Clarifies Shady Remarks He Made About Dating Taylor

In March 2016, Matty alleged told Q magazine that dating Taylor would be "emasculating." According to Elle, he clarified his controversial statement on Twitter. "I have said on countless occasions that I found her to be one of the most gracious, hard-working, creatively gifted, and beautiful women that I have had the pleasure to meet," he wrote. "I personally have a lot of respect and admiration for her. Why would I not."

January 16, 2015: Matty Clears Up Dating Rumors

Matty appeared on Shazam Top 20, where he set the record straight about whether or not he's dating Taylor. "It's fake. It's all bloody fake. It's a farce," the pop star said. "We met each other, we exchanged numbers in the same way that a lot of people in this kind of world do, and we spoke occasionally," but according to Matty, that's where things ended. "She's the biggest pop star in the world, and I'm in Australia. There's no relationship or anything happening. It's just funny how people really, really buy into that."

Further denying the rumors, Matty added, "It really didn't happen," but he joked that "it would be amazing for me if it did."

November 26, 2014: Matty Reveals He Exchanged Phone Numbers with Taylor

The British singer revealed that Taylor had attended one of his band's concerts in Hollywood, and they got to know each other afterward. "I met Taylor Swift. That was really nice," he told Shazam Top 20 host co-host, Angus O'Loughlin. "We exchanged numbers. Let's see what happens." Angus joked about Taylor and Matty becoming Hollywood's next it-couple, and Matty said, "You're calling that, are you," before he followed up with, "Let's just see what happens. I mean, bloody hell, what am I going to do? Go out with Taylor Swift? She's a sensation. I wouldn't say no."

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