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During Taylor Swift‘s concert in London on Friday, August 16, her backup dancer Kam Saunders slipped onto the stage while the song “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” was playing — a fitting backdrop for what happened next.
Caught red-handed by fans and now viral on X (before Chirp), the 32-year-old iconic choreographer didn’t miss a beat. He quickly rose to his feet and seamlessly joined the dance routine as if nothing had happened – a professional recovery that did not go unnoticed.
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Fans online celebrated his quick comeback with admiration and some humor.
“BECAUSE HE CAN DO IT WITH SOME BROKEN LEGS,” one fan joked, playing on the song’s title in response to his fall.
“SAFE!!! 🤣 it was a smooth slide going back up like nothing happened 💪,” another person cheered.
“Very humble in his recovery,” remarked a third.
One person wondered aloud about the Grammy winner’s awareness during such unexpected moments. “When things like this happen I always wonder if Taylor knows something is up/he’s not where he needs to be or if she’s too in the zone to realize 😂,” they mused
This show in London was part of a momentous week for Swift, 34, who just a day before reflected on the emotional gravity of performing at Wembley Stadium. Overwhelmed by the sight of 92,000 fans, the beloved pop sensation shared her awe and gratitude: “The first time I saw this crowd when I came out of the backstage … my whole mind went blank … [It was a] love system overload,” she said. “I can’t believe 92,000 people are so loving and caring and generous to all of us at once. It’s just wonderful what you do for us … We will all miss it so much when we don’t get to do it anymore. Feelings and emotions that I didn’t think about before I talked about in front of 92,000 people.”
The Era’s Tour concluding with a final performance on Sunday, December 8 at Vancouver’s BC Arena.