Lorne Michaels once told Taylor Swift he doesn't "negotiate with terrorists" when she tried to stop a sketch
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During her 1989 era, Taylor Swift declined to appear in a Saturday Night Live sketch that spoofed her "girl squad," prompting SNL's Lorne Michaels to humorously refuse her request to cut the skit. Swift attempted to smooth over the situation by sending flowers and a note after the sketch aired, which showcased Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Following this incident, Swift made multiple guest appearances on SNL as a performer, solidifying her relationship with the show, which continues to evolve as it approaches its 50th anniversary celebrated in 2024.
Taylor Swift turned down an invitation to appear in a Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing her "girl squad"; SNL's Lorne Michaels humorously refused her request to cut it.
In a humorous exchange, Lorne Michaels told Taylor Swift, "I do not negotiate with terrorists," before going on with the sketch parodying her popular "Bad Blood" video.
To mend the rift after the sketch aired, Swift sent flowers to Lorne Michaels with a note that read, "I hope there's no bad blood."
Since that incident, Swift has returned multiple times as a musical guest on SNL, including her surprise 2023 appearance to support Ice Spice.
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