Anthony Albanese attempts viral TikTok dance to Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia
Anthony Albanese has taken his Swiftie fandom to new heights, attempting a viral dance trend set to the lead single from Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl.
The Prime Minister swung by Nova 100 studios in Melbourne on Monday morning, joining hosts Clint Stanaway and Lauren Phillips for what can only be described as a charmingly chaotic choreography lesson.
Dancing along to The Fate of Ophelia, Mr Albanese attempted a series of simple yet spirited arm gestures to the lyrics: “Keep it 100 on the land, the sea, the sky. Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes.”
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At one point, a shouted “Turn around!” prompted a confident spin from Mr Albanese, albeit in the wrong direction.
Phillips visibly cringes midway through the Prime Minister’s misstep.
“This is embarrassing. I don’t know who’s the most embarrassed,” she said.
“We nailed it”, she added, as Mr Albanese erupted in laughter.
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What is The Fate of Ophelia trend?
The dance challenge blew up on TikTok after Swift dropped her Hamlet-inspired single and music video in October.
The music video, choreographed by Emmy-winner Mandy Moore, features a breezy, retro routine packed with expressive hand gestures and smooth hip movements.
Fans and influencers quickly turned the chorus choreography into a viral challenge, racking up millions of views across social media.
Swift’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently busted out the moves after scoring his 100th touchdown in the NFL.
Aussies rate Albo’s moves
Viewers have flocked to the comments section after Mr Albanese’s attempt hit the internet, and reactions were mixed.
“Definitely a 3” one user wrote.
“This is iconic!” said another.
While a third slammed the performance as an “embarrassment for Australia”.
