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Friday, May 01, 2026

Taylor Swift Extends U.K. Chart Reign as ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ Hits Six Weeks at No. 1

Swift’s latest single secures a sixth non-consecutive week atop the Official Singles Chart, marking her longest U.K. run since ‘Anti-Hero’.

Taylor Swift has secured a sixth non-consecutive week at the top of the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart with “The Fate of Ophelia,” reinforcing her position as one of the most dominant figures in contemporary pop. The track, taken from her twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, first reached No. 1 in early October and has repeatedly reclaimed the summit following brief interruptions.

The single’s sustained success reflects its powerful streaming performance and ongoing fan momentum, lifting it to Swift’s longest-running U.K. chart-topper since “Anti-Hero” in 2022. Its return to No. 1 this week underscores the track’s endurance in a competitive winter chart environment.

Other leading voices in British pop also made major gains. RAYE’s “Where Is My Husband!” rose to a new peak at No. 2, while Olivia Dean broke into the top three for the first time with “So Easy (To Fall In Love).” Dean continued her strong showing further down the chart, placing additional tracks in both the top five and top twenty.

The week’s highest new entry came from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande with “For Good,” from the newly released Wicked: For Good soundtrack. Several other songs from the film also entered the top forty. Meanwhile, masked rapper EsDeeKid — whose identity has become a subject of rampant online speculation — achieved his first top ten appearance with “Century,” adding to a breakout week that included other high-ranking tracks.

As the year winds down, the endurance of “The Fate of Ophelia” has positioned Swift firmly at the forefront of the U.K. singles landscape, with industry observers watching closely to see whether the track can further extend its lead as December progresses.

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