Grammys 2024: Celine Dion Makes Rare Appearance Amid Health Battle, Taylor Swift Accused of Snubbing Singer
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.
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year for the 4th time at the 2024 #Grammys pic.twitter.com/DDVmIwrGu7
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 5, 2024
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.
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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.
Taylor Swift fully ignoring Celine Dion like the disrespect even Celine was like… que? pic.twitter.com/sO3TSu9K0k
— Chris Murphy (@christress) February 5, 2024
Did Taylor Swift just ignore Celine Dion? What? #Grammys #GRAMMYs #GRAMMYs2024 #TaylorSwift #CelineDion pic.twitter.com/bxPs30QY5z
— Leonardo Dell’Anno (@Usualsuspectguy) February 5, 2024
Horrible!! #TaylorSwift Didn’t Even Acknowledge Celine Dion! Everyone Knows How Celine’s Health Has Been Deteriorating With No Prognosis Of Recovery!For Celine To Be There To Present Was A Once In A Lifetime Event #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/6gb4ls8xou
— Hailey Graces Daddy (@HaileyGracesDad) February 5, 2024
No hug or anything ? Céline Dion made a surprise appearance at the #Grammys to present Album of the Year to Taylor Swift. Swift makes history for being the first person to win ‘Album of the Year’ four times at the GRAMMYs.#taylorswift #celinedion #grammys pic.twitter.com/BNVkD7ZdzV
— BreatheHeavy (@breatheheavycom) February 5, 2024
