TAYLOR Swift plans to keep working to finish her tour after a sick plot by ISIS fanatics was narrowly foiled on Tuesday, a source close to the star said.
The Eras singer was forced to cancel three of her sold-out shows in Vienna after terrorists planned to attack the Ernst Happel Stadium, where she was due to perform on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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A source close to Taylor Swift’s entourage said the news came as a huge shock to the entire team, emphasizing that the day “wasn’t easy.”
Speaking to The US Sun, they said Swift explained the situation in a meeting with her entire team, saying they were in “shock.”
“The news came as a shock to the whole team, as everyone was looking forward to these concerts in Austria, as they are the last part of the Eras Tour in Europe”, shared the source.
“There was great excitement about playing in such a historic city, but also great disappointment at having to cancel these shows.”
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The source went on to say that the threats left the team “tense,” but safety was the top priority.
“The terrorist threat has left the team tense in a way that is not something easy to deal with, as everyone wants to be safe and just enjoy the ride and work in the best environment possible,” they shared.
“The tour in general and especially in Europe has been fantastic, and there is a huge disappointment about the cancellation of the concerts, but everyone is very understanding of the situation and grateful that the Austrian police and government have made the best decision for safety. and safety for all of us, from the fans to Taylor to the teams and the team.”
The source revealed that the pop star held a meeting with the entire team to explain what was happening and ensure everyone’s safety.
They claimed that Swift is planning to continue working on the Eras Tour following the threats.
The singer was scheduled to visit London after the Vienna shows.
On Wednesday, authorities received a tip from foreign intelligence agencies about an alleged planned attack on Swift’s programs.
Two suspects, including a 19-year-old man, were arrested after police found a number of chemicals and other substances at their residence in Ternitz.
After authorities received the report, they asked residents to evacuate the area during the operation.
The suspects allegedly had plans for a mass attack.
Bomb squads were investigating whether the materials would be used in explosives.
After the operation, the Austrian Director General of Public Security, Franz Ruf, released a statement.
“A concrete threat was averted,” Ruf said.
“The crime suspect was focused on Taylor Swift’s concerts. Preparatory actions were detected.”
Barracuda Music, an Austrian concert promoter, also released a statement announcing the cancellation of the shows.
“With government officials confirming a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” they wrote.
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