Taylor Swift is arguably one of the biggest pop stars in the world at the moment and, as if there was any doubt, is also one of the soundest. She is currently on the European leg of her '1989' World Tour, coming to Dublin tonight for the first of her two sold-out gigs at Dublin's 3Arena, but she still found the time to help out a struggling fan.
Swift is known for showering fans with gifts and showing support when it's needed and with a fanbase spanning the globe it's no surprise that her fans are willing to travel anywhere to see her, with one fan in particular organising a trip from South Africa to London to see the star, but arriving too late for the gig in Hyde Park on Saturday after flight delays.
South African radio DJ Stephanie Be said she had saved for 9 years to travel to Europe to see Ms. Swift, but a number of delays to her flight from Amsterdam left her very tight for time when she eventually arrived in London. She documented her travel woes on Twitter and got more than just some sympathy from friends and family:
There's nothing like flying halfway across the world to see @taylorswift13 & then @British_Airways delaying the flight so I miss it 😡
— Swiftie Be (@StephanieBe) June 27, 2015
Now our @British_Airways flight is delayed even longer. And they won't put me on another flight! Now I'm REALLY going to miss @taylorswift13
— Swiftie Be (@StephanieBe) June 27, 2015
Hey @British_Airways we are being told nothing here. I am genuinely going to miss this concert. I have spent SO much money. Waited 9yrs!
— Swiftie Be (@StephanieBe) June 27, 2015
She tried to stay optimistic:
Still in Amsterdam. Leaving at 7:15pm. Missed Ellie Goulding & will miss only 1hr of @taylorswift13 if I'm lucky. Today has hurt.
— Swiftie Be (@StephanieBe) June 27, 2015
But alas, gave in to reality:
Just landed at Heathrow and @taylorswift13 is about to walk on stage at Hyde Park. Im beyond devastated. There are no words.
— Swiftie Be (@StephanieBe) June 27, 2015
After finally making it to Hyde Park, she only got to see the last three songs and was left devastated.
But, the blonde haired angel that is T-Swift saw poor Be's tweets and offered to buy her tickets for tonight's Dublin gig if she could get a flight into the city.
How could you say no to an offer from pop royalty? You can't is the answer, so Be had to make some travel rearrangements as she was scheduled to fly back to South Africa yesterday but instead was on a flight to Dublin.
We're on the plane to Dublin! A bit of a leap of faith, hoping @taylorswift13 was able to sort those tickets out 😘🍀❤️ pic.twitter.com/aiIxEE55mB
— Swiftie Be (@StephanieBe) June 28, 2015
Be and her pal have now landed safe and sound in the Gibson Hotel and are all set for tonight's show.
In Dublin! Even the staff at @thegibsonhotel are rooting for me. Swifties are the best & they're everywhere 😘 pic.twitter.com/g6BmJXoFfr
— Swiftie Be (@StephanieBe) June 28, 2015
Enjoy the concert Stephanie, we're not jealous in the slightest...
Hat-Tip: The Daily Edge
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