Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s electrifying guard and one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, has once again made headlines, but this time, it’s not just for her basketball prowess.
Known for her unabashed admiration for Taylor Swift, Clark‘s recent social media activity and a subtle yet intriguing fashion choice at practice have ignited a flurry of speculation that she may have had insider knowledge about Swift‘s upcoming album announcement.
On Monday evening, Clark enthusiastically reacted to an announcement from the “New Heights” podcast, hosted by NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce, that Taylor Swift would be their guest this week.
Clark‘s comment on their post was simple but exuberant: “AHHHHHHHH!!!!!! LFGGGGGG,” capturing her genuine excitement. This isn’t Clark‘s first time connecting publicly with the Kelce brothers; she has appeared on their podcast before, where she shared her fandom not only for Taylor Swift but also for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Swift officially revealed the title of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a post from the “New Heights” account early Tuesday morning.
This announcement was eagerly awaited by fans, but some noticed Caitlin Clark might have given an early hint the day before.
The orange shoe clue and fan theories
During a Fever practice on Monday, observant social media users noticed Clark wearing bright orange shoes.
Given that orange is a prominent color in Taylor Swift‘s recent album rollout, fans quickly speculated that this was no coincidence. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “I fully believe she knew,” while another chimed in, “She know!!!!” Others suggested Clark might be intentionally dropping “Easter eggs” to tease Swift’s big reveal.
Adding fuel to the fire, fans pointed out that Clark was spotted wearing Eras Tour merchandise the day before Taylor made headlines by reclaiming her masters, a significant milestone in Swift‘s career.
These connections led many to believe Clark might be closely involved in the promotional buildup or at least privy to the announcement timeline.
Of course, there’s a simpler explanation: orange is the official color of the WNBA, and Clark might just have been showing team spirit. Yet, Clark‘s established relationship with the “New Heights” podcast and her public enthusiasm for Swift‘s music make it plausible she had some heads-up.
Clark and Swift have been seen together recently, including attending an NFL playoff game for the Chiefs on January 18, shortly after Clark‘s podcast appearance on January 2.
That episode amassed an impressive 1.3 million views on YouTube, but Swift’s upcoming feature on the “New Heights” podcast is expected to draw even more attention.
Fans won’t have to wait long, Taylor Swift‘s episode with the Kelce brothers is scheduled to go live at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, promising an exciting crossover moment between pop culture and sports, with Caitlin Clark at the center of it all.
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