Cara Delevingne and Ed Sheeran's alleged 'betrayal' of Taylor Swift: Is Tay-tay running out of friends since she's been with Travis Kelce?

The ongoing pop feud between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX has taken an unexpected turn, as longtime Swift allies Ed Sheeran and Cara Delevingne were recently spotted supporting Charli at a high-profile event.

This development has ignited social media chatter, with fans debating whether Swift's inner circle might be quietly taking sides.

The tension began following the release of Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, particularly the track "Actually Romantic." Many listeners quickly speculated that the song was a response to Charli XCX, who allegedly had made disparaging comments about Swift in the past.

Lines in "Actually Romantic" such as "I heard you call me 'Boring Barbie' when the coke's got you brave" and "High-fived my ex and then you said you're glad he ghosted me" were interpreted as pointed references to Charli's behavior after her breakup with Matty Healy of The 1975.

Charli XCX's response track, "Sympathy Is a Knife," reportedly includes lyrics hinting at jealousy and criticism, suggesting that the feud may have been brewing for some time.

Taylor Swift, however, has remained subtle about the target of her song. In an interview with Amazon Music, she described "Actually Romantic" as "a love letter to someone who hates you" and noted the effort put into disliking her is "actually sweet".

Public support sparks speculation

The situation escalated at the recent Academy Museum Gala, where Ed Sheeran and Cara Delevingne were photographed alongside Charli XCX. Both Sheeran and Delevingne are known to be close friends of Swift, making their public support for Charli particularly notable.

Cara even shared a photo of the trio on her Instagram, drawing thousands of comments and fueling speculation about her allegiances.

While some argue that the meeting may have been purely coincidental, the timing has led fans to question whether Sheeran and Delevingne are quietly siding with Charli in the ongoing drama. Observers also recall that Cara previously distanced herself from Blake Lively, a mutual friend of Swift, during another disagreement, hinting that her loyalties might shift depending on the situation.

Similarly, Ed Sheeran has been rumored to have a minor rift with Swift over personal matters, though both have downplayed the tension publicly.

Fans have flooded social media with reactions, debating whether Swift will respond to her friends' apparent support of Charli XCX. Some see the gesture as a simple act of friendliness, while others view it as a symbolic realignment in the ongoing feud.

As the saga unfolds, it remains unclear how these celebrity interactions will influence the dynamics between Swift and Charli.