The latest episode of “Welcome to Wrexham” made headlines as the announcers name-dropped Taylor Swift during the intense match between Wrexham and Birmingham. The Red Dragons, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, initially had the upper hand in the game but things took a turn as the match progressed. One of the announcers referenced Taylor Swift, calling her the “patron saint of lost causes” and encouraging the team to “shake it off.”
This mention of Taylor Swift comes amidst the ongoing drama involving Blake Lively, who is married to Reynolds and is a co-owner of Wrexham. Lively’s legal battle with “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni has brought Swift into the spotlight. Last month, Swift was issued a subpoena in the lawsuit, which prompted a response from the singer’s representative clarifying that Swift had no involvement in the film’s production or creative decisions.
Despite Swift’s minimal connection to the film, her name was used to draw public interest in the ongoing legal battle. The subpoena against Swift has since been dropped, but the fallout from being dragged into the lawsuit has reportedly strained her friendship with Lively. A source revealed that their friendship is not what it used to be due to the impact of the legal drama.
Fans can catch new episodes of “Welcome to Wrexham” on FX on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, with streaming available on Hulu the following day. The mention of Taylor Swift in the show adds an interesting layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding the team and its owners. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.
