Fans Hoped for a "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" Announcement on the Last Night of the Eras Tour

Over the past several years, Taylor Swift has been releasing re-recordings of her studio albums to regain ownership of her music after her former management company sold all of her masters to producer Scooter Braun (cue the Swiftie boos). A large portion of her fanbase refuses to listen to the old recordings, instead opting to financially and emotionally support Taylor by exclusively listening to "Taylor's Versions."

So far, she's given fans "Fearless," "Red," "Speak Now," and "1989" — leaving only "Debut" and "Reputation" left to go. Fans have been expecting the latter album for a while now, reading into every decision Taylor makes as a hint or an Easter egg, and many assumed that the final night of her record-breaking, culture-shifting Eras Tour would be the perfect time for an announcement.

Well, the curtains have closed. What's the status of "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" now?

There were dozens of elaborate predictions about how the announcement would be made. Would she do it after performing "Look What You Made Me Do"? Would she wait until the encore to come back out in her golden snake outfit? Would there be a high-production teaser video played on the big screen?

Fans waited on the edges of their seats — or their couches, for those watching on TikTok livestreams from home — for a sign, a deviation in the normal cadence of the show, anything. But the final show came and went ... and there was no mention of "Reputation (TV)" at all.

Indeed, "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" seemed to be the furthest thing from Taylor's mind as she emotionally performed her last Eras Tour date in Vancouver. And it was a great show, of course. We wouldn't expect anything less from her! But those hoping for a big announcement were sorely disappointed.

On social media, fans have been sharing their devastation that Taylor's final unreleased album has continued to go unannounced: "So many things have happened, and yet Taylor still hasn't released 'Reputation (TV)'," one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter) with a sobbing emoji.

"What do you mean Taylor Swift just left the stage without giving me 'Reputation (TV)'?" another distraught fan said.

Now that the Eras Tour is over, many are setting their sights on Taylor's birthday — Dec. 13 — for a possible announcement.

And even though there's disappointment, some are choosing to look on the bright side of things post-Eras: "That will be the last time a 'Reputation' song is performed that’s not 'Reputation (TV)'."

Others are thinking that an announcement may come in the new year, given that, according to the Chinese zodiac cycle, 2025 will be the year of the snake — which is, of course, the symbol for Taylor's "Reputation" album and era.

It's worth noting that Taylor's birth year, 1989, was the year of the snake, as well. Coincidence? There's no such thing in Taylor Swift's world.

Regardless of when it happens, we're sure "Reputation (Taylor's Version)" will be worth the wait.