Don’t believe the TikTok theories. Lewis Capaldi is setting the record straight, calling the rumored feud with Taylor Swift “hogwash” and “complete f***ing bulls***.” In a new interview, the singer explains it was a simple label instruction, not a celebrity power play, and gets brutally honest about his one-sided friendship with Justin Bieber.
In an industry known for carefully crafted images and PR-approved statements, Lewis Capaldi remains a force of unfiltered authenticity. The Scottish singer-songwriter has unequivocally shut down a viral fan theory suggesting bad blood between him and pop titan Taylor Swift, using his signature blunt humor to dismantle the online speculation piece by piece.
Appearing on Australia’s KIIS FM’s “Kyle and Jackie O Show,” the 29-year-old artist addressed the rumors head-on, delivering the kind of candid response fans have come to expect and love.
The ‘Graham Norton’ Moment That Ignited the Rumors
The controversy began after Capaldi and Swift both appeared on an October episode of The Graham Norton Show. Swift was there to promote her album The Life of a Showgirl, while Capaldi performed his single “Something In The Heavens.” When host Graham Norton asked Capaldi about his own upcoming EP, the singer gave a cryptic and slightly awkward reply: “Uh, yeah, I was told I wasn’t allowed to talk about it.”
That single sentence was all it took for the internet to erupt. TikTok users quickly spun a narrative that Swift’s team had “silenced” Capaldi to ensure she remained the sole focus of the show. The theory painted a picture of a ruthless music industry power play, with Capaldi as the victim and Swift as the mastermind.
“Hogwash”: Capaldi Sets the Record Straight
But according to Capaldi, that narrative is pure fiction. “I’ll use a word here. That’s hogwash,” he stated bluntly on the radio show. He explained he had seen the TikToks and was baffled by the conclusion viewers had reached.
“That’s completely made up,” he insisted, before revealing the much simpler, less dramatic truth. “Basically, my EP hadn’t been announced yet. So, I was told by my label, ‘Don’t tell people before you go on.’”
It was a standard industry request to avoid leaking information prematurely. Norton’s question simply caught him off guard. Swift, ever the professional, had no involvement whatsoever. Capaldi clarified that her follow-up question of “Who said that?” was out of genuine curiosity, not malice. He concluded his takedown of the rumor with emphatic clarity: “That was complete bulls***. I can swear. It was complete f***ing bulls***.”
From Swift to Bieber: The Story of a Ghosting
Never one to stick to a single topic, Capaldi also used the interview to provide a hilarious update on his budding—and apparently one-sided—friendship with Justin Bieber. After hitting it off at a party in Los Angeles, Capaldi was left on read by the “Lonely” singer.
“Double tapped me. Which is fine. I’m fine with that,” Capaldi said, before immediately joking, “I haven’t thought about it every single day since.”
With his classic self-deprecating humor, Capaldi owned his role in the dynamic. “I became anxiously attached to Justin Bieber,” he admitted. “Everyone else I’d avoid. But for Justin, I was needy. I needed that.”
He holds no grudge, even admitting he’d do the same in Bieber’s shoes. “Listen, if I’m Justin Bieber and I got a text from Lewis Capaldi, I’m double tapping. I’m not responding.” Despite the ghosting, he looks back on their brief connection fondly, concluding, “But we’ll always have that magical night together. We’ll always have that moment.”
Why This Matters: Capaldi’s Unmatched Authenticity
In dispelling the rumors, Lewis Capaldi did more than just clear the air with a fellow superstar, a status confirmed by outlets like Us Magazine. He reinforced his unique position in the pop landscape. While many artists navigate the media with caution, Capaldi dives in with honesty and a complete lack of pretense. His willingness to call out “bulls***” and laugh at himself—whether over a manufactured feud or a celebrity ghosting—is precisely why his fanbase is so fiercely loyal. He feels less like a distant pop star and more like a hilarious friend who just happens to sell out arenas.
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