A major pop icon is set to make their late-night TV return

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We have some incredible news to share with all the music lovers out there, especially pop fans. A huge pop star is reportedly set to make an appearance on a beloved late-night talk show very soon, and anticipation is already building. This superstar is constantly in the media, but most recently, they've been making headlines for their high-profile relationship with a three-time Super Bowl champion.

You've probably guessed who it is by now, but if you haven't, it's none other than Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Now is your time to jump for joy, Swifties! According to Deadline, Swift will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this October. The exact date is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Fallon had previously teased her appearance earlier today in a short 31-second video. We shared it down below.

This will be Swift's seventh appearance on The Tonight Show, having most recently appeared in 2022 to promote her Midnights album. The purpose of her upcoming appearance is to promote her new twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, which will already be released by the time the episode airs. Republic Records is scheduled to release the album on Friday, Oct. 3. It consists of 12 songs, with fellow Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter featured on the title track.

While we don't know what all Swift's Tonight Show appearance will entail, we can likely expect a light-hearted conversation between her and Fallon. Maybe she'll share some personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights into her new album. But what I'm sure most fans are hoping for is a few surprises. That would be the perfect way to make her late-night TV return even more memorable!

Another guest confirmed to appear on the Oct. 6 episode is Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell. Given that her show, The Diplomat, returns with its third season on Oct. 16, she'll most likely discuss the new installment. For this episode's musical performance, viewers can expect the rock band, The Format, to take the stage. However, it's unknown what songs they'll perform.

Besides The Tonight Show, Swift is set to appear on the British comedy talk show, The Graham Norton Show. Fans can also look forward to her upcoming 89-minute movie, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, which is scheduled to run in theaters from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5. To put it simply, Swifties have plenty to be excited about!

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