
Mom of Taylor Swift's ex Matty Healy is 'glad' she 'lost' role of mother-in-law
On a July 24 episode of "Watch What Happens Live" with host Andy Cohen, British TV panelist Denise Welch took a swipe at the ex-girlfriend of The 1975 frontman.
"Obviously, on pain of death can I talk about that episode, but being her mother-in-law is a role that I am glad that I lost," the "Loose Women" presenter said after Cohen asked her about Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," rumored by some fans to be about Healy.
🚨Swifties🚨notes on The Tortured Poets Department from Matty Healy's mother Denise Welch #WWHL pic.twitter.com/cHE5F3ciZh
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But Welch quickly clarified that she doesn't "have anything against her at all," adding that "it was just ... it was tricky." Welch added, "You're not allowed to say anything and then she writes a whole album about it?"
Welch was appearing on the show opposite "Real Housewives of Orange County" cast member Shannon Storms Beador.
The actress then said her son was very happy with his "amazing" and "gorgeous" fianceé Gabbriette Bechtel, whom Welch first called "Gabriella" before correcting herself, telling Cohen they have "moved on." The musician and model announced their engagement in June last year.
Swift has moved on, too, with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, widely considered one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.
In a twist of fate, Swift's boyfriend hard-launched their relationship on Instagram on July 24 – the same day Welch appeared on "WWHL.".
Two years after they first began dating during the summer of 2023, Kelce posted his first photos with Swift: the NFL star player wrote that he "had some adventures this offseason," which included ice skating with Swift and rare glimpses into the couple's date nights. Swift has frequented Kansas City Chiefs games with Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce, a beloved TV personality in her own right.
Contributing: Bryan West
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