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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

The truth about the Taylor Swift and Celine Dion Grammys drama, the biggest on-stage snub. (Daily Mail)

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LOS ANGELES - Taylor Swift received backlash for being ‘disrespect­ful’ by ‘ignoring’ Celine Dion while accepting the award for Album of the Year at the Grammys on Sunday.

Dion made a surprise rare appearance at the ceremony, amid her battle with stiff-person syndrome, to present Swift (34), with the honour which she herself won 27 years ago.

Swift, who was nominated for her 2022 record Midnights became the first person to win the accolade four times and excitingly made her way to the stage at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Dion (55), handed her the award, but fans pointed out that Swift didn’t acknowledg­e her and didn’t make eye contact, quickly looking back to celebrate the moment with her collaborat­ors instead.

However, there appeared to be no ill-feelings as the iconic pair later posed-up happily backstage.

‘Taylor Swift didn’t even hug or acknowledg­e Celine Dion. Can’t f ***** g stand this t**t,’ one upset fan wrote on social media afterwards.

Taylor Swift completely ignoring Celine Dion like she was some trophy model presenter was #GRAMMYS was wild. She’s won this three times and usually such a pro. But to ignore an icon, who is dealing with so much? Yikes.’

‘‘As someone who has defended Taylor, I can’t defend this. No acknowledg­ment of Celine whatsoever,’’ another added.

‘‘Taylor Swift will never ever live down ignoring Celine Dion at the Grammys.’’

‘Taylor Swift not acknowledg­ing Celine Dion, a legend, at the Grammys, but dragging Lana to that stage? Smh,’ another person wrote in reference to Lana Del Rey being on stage.

‘Taylor not acknowledg­ing Celine and then snatching the Grammy from her... jail.’ Dion was visibly emotional as she walked onstage with the support of her eldest son Rene-Charles Angelil (23), to cheers and a standing ovation and to present Album of the Year.

She said: ‘Thank you, all! I love you right back. You look beautiful. When I say I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart.’

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