OMG! Taylor Swift Chokes on a Bug at the 2025 AMAs and Has Been Urgently Rushed to Hospital Mid-Show. See Full Story

OMG! Taylor Swift Chokes on a Bug at the 2025 AMAs — Rushed to Hospital Mid-Show

Los Angeles, CA — May 27, 2025

In a moment that stunned fans and stopped the show cold, global pop icon Taylor Swift was hurriedly rushed to the hospital after reportedly choking on a bug during her live acceptance speech at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs).

The unexpected incident unfolded just moments after Swift accepted the award for Artist of the Year, sending shockwaves through the Dolby Theatre and leaving millions of viewers watching from home in disbelief.

> “She was mid-sentence, then suddenly started coughing violently and clutching her throat,” reported one attendee. “At first, people thought it was a joke… until security rushed the stage.”

Medical Emergency On Live TV

Taylor, dressed in a stunning lavender Versace gown, had just begun thanking her fans when she appeared startled, paused, and began coughing uncontrollably. Cameras quickly cut away, but audience phone footage quickly went viral, showing concerned medics sprinting to the stage.

Within moments, the 14-time AMA winner was escorted backstage and immediately transported by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

What Happened?

Sources backstage later confirmed the bizarre cause of the incident: a small flying insect, reportedly attracted to the bright stage lights, had flown directly into Taylor’s mouth mid-speech.

> “It was just bad luck,” said an anonymous production crew member. “She was talking, mouth open — and boom. The bug flew right in.”

Doctors on the scene described it as a minor airway obstruction and say Swift is now in stable condition, resting comfortably and in good spirits.

#BugGate Trends Worldwide

Within minutes, the internet exploded with reactions, with hashtags like #TaylorBug, #BugGate, and #GetWellTaylor topping X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.

Fans and celebrities alike rushed to send well wishes:

> “Even the bugs wanna kiss her!” joked singer Lizzo on Instagram Live.

> “Sending love to Taylor — may the bug rest in peace,” wrote fellow nominee Olivia Rodrigo.

Some fans are already demanding an animated re-creation of the incident. One tweet with 500K likes read: “Somewhere, Pixar is storyboarding ‘A Bug’s Life 3: The Swift Saga.’”

Statement from Taylor’s Team

By midnight, Taylor’s publicist issued the following statement:

> “Taylor is doing well and recovering after a brief medical scare. She thanks her fans for their support and promises to finish her speech soon — without uninvited flying guests.”

UPDATE: Taylor has since posted a selfie from her hospital bed, smiling with a caption:
“I’m okay — but that bug better have good taste in music. 🍽️🦟💜 #AMAs2025”