Grammys 2024: Celine Dion Makes Rare Appearance Amid Health Battle, Taylor Swift Accused of Snubbing Singer

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Celine Dion at 66th Grammy Awards
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As the 2024 Grammys came to a close following the evening’s final performance from Billy Joel, Celine Dion made a surprise appearance to present Album of the Year to Taylor Swift, marking Swift’s fourth win in the category, a history-making feat at the prestigious awards show.

Dion’s appearance was notable as the songstress has been out of the public eye of late while battling stiff person syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and impacts muscles used to sing. After stepping out on stage to roaring applause, Dion celebrated all the nominees and reminded viewers of her honor of presenting Album of the Year after winning herself in 1997, she opened the envelope. She chuckled before announcing Taylor Swift’s Midnights.

See the moment, including Swift’s reaction, in the video below.

Although it was a big win for Swift and her team, many believe she snubbed Dion, as she took the reward without much acknowledgment from her presenter.

Several people on X (formerly Twitter) took notice of the moment with a few choice words.

“Taylor Swift fully ignoring Celine Dion like the disrespect even Celine was like… que?,” one user posted.

“We’ll have an excuse for this in the next 10 minutes,” another person responded.

Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year at 2024 Grammys

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Previously in the night, she won the award for Best Pop Vocal album and announced her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, would arrive on April 19, right before the In Memorium tribute.

The artist behind Midnights received six Grammy Award nominations at the CBS Sunday show. Before this event, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Taylor Swift had each secured Album of the Year three times. Sinatra was the initial recipient of consecutive wins, while Wonder achieved all three awards within four years.

Check out some of the reactions from the Album of the Year moment below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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    GreenCloud

    I am not a big fan of music, so I did not see it, but my guess is that she memorized a prepared speech in case she won, so she did not forget anything she wanted to say, and she was just on autopilot and not really processing what was happening in the moment, other people on Twitter/X pointed out that she was clearly moved when Dion was on stage, so I believe it was an innocent mistake

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    OrangeFish

    Taylor was in that SHOCK ZONE...it was a surreal moment for her.....I am sure she appologize d off stage..

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    OrangeTag

    Any excuse to criticize Taylor and I really don’t know her music. I’m sure she was in shock especially after Beyoncé low class husband remarks not expecting the win. She may have been afraid of hurting Celine who if you hugged too hard you could break a bone.

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    GreenCupcake

    Swift totally ignored Celine Dion tonight at the Grammys. Proved beyond a shadow of a doubt you can’t buy class. Classless self centered #%!=%!!

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    OrangeAirBalloon

    It probably took Celine days to get ready for the event, given her condition.. - Then to be totally disrespected by that little punk, was just heartbreaking to watch/see.. - I guess that’s hollywood for you; out of sight, out of mind.. - Only as good as your last record/and, or, performance.. - Sigh..

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    OliveCactus

    Taylor Swift your ignorance towards snubbing Celine Dion did not go unnoticed around the world on tv tonight. Money sure does change people for the worst .Personally, now I do not think much of ignorant people like you .

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    PurpleBug

    as a person with fibromyalgia and severe back issues only my family can hug or touch me. Now I am going to assume that the people in the category were told 2 things; 1, to act surprised and 2, to not touch her. I'm not saying she shouldn't have acknowledged Celine in some way. Just putting another spin for those saying she should have hugged her or anything else physical

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    PurpleMustache

    Maybe she doesn't like dion? 🤷‍♀️ She wouldn't be the only one

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    CyanFish

    Well did you see Taylor hug everyone on stage but Celine what’s up with that Shame shame Taylor we at home watching truly felt horrible for Celine like it still bothers me this morning well maybe the talk show host will bring this up or TMZ they should

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    OliveHelmet

    Taylor Swift is a very immature person and it shows in many different ways. The worst: all about herself!

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