Did Charli XCX Send Taylor Swift a Signal With Her “Saturday Night Live” Cameo?

Charli XCX and Taylor Swift: A Potential Feud?

Charli XCX made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live, sparking speculation about her alleged beef with Taylor Swift.

The controversy began with the release of Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, which features a song called "Actually Romantic" that seems to be directed at Charli XCX. The song is believed to be a response to Charli's track "Sympathy Is a Knife".

"I heard you call me 'Boring Barbie' when the coke's got you brave. / High-fived my ex and then you said you're glad he ghosted me. / Wrote me a song saying it makes you sick to see my face. / Some people might be offended,"

Charli XCX's appearance on SNL may have been a subtle signal to Taylor Swift, but the exact nature of their relationship remains unclear.

Author's summary: Charli XCX sparks feud rumors with Taylor Swift after SNL cameo.

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