Taylor Swift fans have said she "need that hug" after a sweet moment with a fan at her Wembley concert. Taylor returned to Wembley Stadium on Thursday, delivering her first performance since her Eras Tour shows in Vienna were cancelled due to a terror threat. The first of five nights at the London venue, the sold-out show was a roaring success.
The singer thanked the crowd for the incredible reception she received, and she amazed fans when she performed a duet with Ed Sheeran during her surprise song set. Swift also got the chance to meet a young fan during her '22' song and it was clear how much the interaction meant to the singer, say concert-goers. During the show, it's typical for Swift to gift a fan the hat she wears during the track from her 'Red' Era.
Usually, a young fan is picked from the audience before being invited to stand at the front of the stage to meet and hug Swift, and Thursday's show was no different. Fans say the interaction included a much-needed hug for Swift, who appeared to linger as she enjoyed a long hug with a young fan. Reacting to a video of the sweet moment, in which the singer can be seen beaming as she trades bracelets with the youngster, fans loved the precious moment.
One social media user said: "Awwww Tay needed that hug," a second agreed: "She needed that hug from a fan," and someone added: "That hug was clearly needed, for both of them. Amazing." At this time, Swift has not commented publicly on the cancelled Vienna shows but she is said .