This reporter told Taylor Swift to take a shower
Greg James responds to criticism
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British presenter and DJ, Greg James, has faced widespread backlash for telling Taylor Swift that she needed to take a shower after performing. When Swift came off stage at the BBC Biggest Weekend in Swansea, James interviewed the pop star.
“It’s nice to see you,” James said. “I think you need to have a shower now.” Swift, however, had a positive reaction to the comment saying, “I agree! And I’m not offended that you said that! There’s a lot going on and none of it’s good.” Her fans, on the other hand, took to social media to discuss the relevance of the statement.
#TaylorSwift has her first recorded interview after years of not doing them and she's told that she needs a shower... ???? #BiggestWeekend pic.twitter.com/7d3AQrvfWI
— Taylor Swift News (@Swift_Alert) May 27, 2018
James took to Twitter to clear the air about his comment and friendship with Swift. “TS has a great sense of humour and we have known each other for ages and had a good catch up after the interview,” he wrote. “It’s all cool. It was hot up there. I almost said we should both go for a shower but after this reaction I’m glad I didn’t!”
She really is right. TS has a great sense of humour and we have known each other for ages and had a good catch up after the interview. It’s all cool. It was hot up there. I almost said we should both go for a shower but after this reaction I’m glad I didn’t! X
— Greg James (@gregjames) May 28, 2018
Swift is currently performing her Reputation tour, and most likely still finds time to bathe within her busy schedule.