Former United States President Bill Clinton talked about attending one of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts in Toronto over the weekend.
The 78-year-old author – who recently broke his silence on claims he carried out a shocking act of sabotage – appeared on Live With Kelly And Mark on Monday as he opened up about his experience in seeing the 34-year-old megastar.
Bill was not alone at the massive concert as he was joined by wife Hillary, their daughter, Chelsea Clinton, Chelsea’s daughter, Charlotte, and some of their friends.
Co-host Kelly Ripa asked him on the morning chat show: ‘Confirm or deny –– did you see Taylor Swift over the weekend?’
Bill confirmed that he indeed was in attendance as a video was shown of he and Hillary enjoying the show at a VIP suite at Rogers Center as the camera panned to Taylor on stage performing hit You Belong With Me.
The former politician revealed a four word response in regards to the singer’s impact: ‘I get it now.’
Former United States President Bill Clinton talked about attending one of Taylor Swift ‘s Eras Tour concerts in Toronto over the weekend
Taylor performed at the Rogers Center in Toronto (she is seen performing in Toronto on November 14)
He went on to explain: ‘I mean, I understand why she has such an impact on people and why a lot of these young girls are so captivated.’
Bill also praised Taylor for her stamina and her ability to perform for ‘three-plus hours straight’ on stage.
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He explained: ‘She’s not like a lot of people who do concerts.
‘She did three hours-plus straight. I mean, straight through! She just kept on singing the songs and kept on doing it, which I think is a very respectful thing to do for the audience.’
Bill revealed that the thing he enjoyed the most was seeing his granddaughter Charlotte enjoy the show with other young ladies.
He said: ‘I was fascinated watching our crowd of kids, especially my granddaughter, standing there with the wife of one of Chelsea’s friends from 20-plus years ago and her daughters, and all of them up there singing and they all knew the words to all the songs.’
Kelly asked Bill if the younger girls of the group had begged him to use his former president status to meet the artist backstage.
He responded: ‘Actually, they didn’t, and I probably couldn’t have. And we didn’t, but you know the venues are so big, you got to walk across a football field to get to backstage.’
The 78-year-old author – who recently broke his silence on claims he carried out a shocking act of sabotage – appeared on Live With Kelly And Mark on Monday as he opened up about his experience in seeing the 34-year-old megastar
Bill was not alone at the massive concert as he was joined by wife Hillary, their daughter, Chelsea Clinton, Chelsea’s daughter, Charlotte, and some of their friends
A video was shown of he and Hillary enjoying the show at a VIP suite at Rogers Center as the camera panned to Taylor on stage performing hit You Belong With Me
The former politician revealed a four word response in regards to the singer’s impact: ‘I get it now’
Meanwhile, Taylor grew emotional on stage during her concert in Toronto on Saturday night.
The multi-hyphenate, who recently enjoyed a girls night with Faith Hill and Este Haim, was performing at the Rogers Centre when she became a little teary while talking to the sold-out audience.
In a video posted on social media, the 34-year-old hitmaker was moved after receiving a standing ovation following her performance of Champagne Problems from her Evermore album.
‘Toronto, we’re at the very end of this tour so you doing that, you have no idea how much it means to me and to my …’ she began before having to stop to compose herself.
The All Too Well singer was wearing a fiery red gown with slowing sleeves and leaf-inspired cutouts.
‘This tour … I don’t even know what I’m saying anymore,’ she explained as the audience continued to cheer, adding, ‘That was … uh, I’m just having a bit of a moment so…’
‘It’s not even the last show!,’ Swift said composing her self, and continuing, ‘My band, my crew, all of my fellow performers, we have put so much of our lives into this,’ she said referring to the tour that began March 17, 2023.
She then told the crowd, ‘And you’ve put so much of your lives into being with us tonight and to giving us that moment that we will never forget.’
Meanwhile, Taylor grew emotional on stage during her concert in Toronto on Saturday night after receiving a standing ovation for her performance of Champagne Dreams. ‘Toronto, we’re at the very end of this tour so you doing that, you have no idea how much it means to me..’
After stumbling over her words a tearful Swift told her fans, ‘ I’m just having a bit of a moment so…’ adding that she and her crew had put ‘so much of our lives into this,’ referring to the tour that began March 17, 2023
Saturday’s show was the last of six performed in the city. During her time there the giant friendship bracelet that had adorned the Superdome in New Orleans and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, had been passed on to the Rogers Centre.
‘We’ve loved our time in Toronto, it’s been so amazing,’ said while wiping her eyes. ‘I love you guys. Thanks so much for that.’
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The Anti-Hero artist’s fans were feeling all the feels as well.
‘It’s really hitting me that the end is near,’ commented one follower.
‘Who knows when she’ll be touring making millions of fans happy to dance and sing a long again. I never got to go but hopefully next time, she’ll come back even better and I’ll get to enjoy with other Swifties.’
‘I’m so happy i got to witness this historical tour in Singapore,’ wrote another.
‘I was crying with her,’ noted an empathetic fan.
After that bonding moment, Swift later performed two surprise acoustic mashups. She then sang Sparks Fly and Message in a Bottle, on guitar, followed by You’re Losing Me and How Did It End on piano.
She concluded saying ‘We’ve loved our time in Toronto, it’s been so amazing,’ said while wiping her eyes. ‘I love you guys. Thanks so much for that’
Swift will take a break over the US Thanksgiving holiday before her final shows. The Eras tour will come to an end with shows in Vancouver, BC December 6, 7, and 8 (Pictured in Toronto November 14)
Video shared online revealed boyfriend Travis Kelce’s dad Ed was in the VIP section trading friendship bracelets with fans, along with Swift’s mom Andrea.
Swift will take a break over the US Thanksgiving holiday before her final shows.
The Eras tour will come to an end with shows in Vancouver, BC December 6, 7, and 8.
Swift has completed more than 140 shows across five continents.
She recently sparked speculation she will be teaming up with Faith Hill for a re-recording of her debut album after she was seen enjoying a night out with her and Este Haim last week.