Matty Healy’s Mom Unaware of Taylor Swift’s New Album Release. Did She Lie?

Awkward.

Matty Healy’s mom, Denise Welch, claims she “wasn’t aware” of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which features several tracks that seemingly diss her son.

During Thursday’s episode of the British talk show “Loose Women,” host Nadia Sawalha coyly asked Welch, “Taylor Swift has a new album out, have you heard it?”

Denise Welch on her talk show, "Loose Women."
Matty Healy’s mom, Denise Welch, joked she “wasn’t aware” that her son’s ex Taylor Swift dropped her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock

Christine Lampard, Denise Welch, Dermot O'Leary, Ayda Williams Williams and Nadia Sawalha on their talk show, "Loose Women."
“Taylor Swift has a new album out, have you heard it Denise?” co-host Nadia Sawalha coyly asked Welch during the Thursday episode of the British talk show “Loose Women.”Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock

The 1975 musician’s mom jokingly responded, “I wasn’t aware she had an album out at all.”

“I haven’t heard anything about it,” she added. “Anyway, I wish her all the best.”

Welsh’s remarks come a day after Healy claimed that – despite being the subject of many of its songs – he had not listened to Swift’s 11th studio album, which dropped April 19.

Denise Welch on her talk show, "Loose Women."
“I wasn’t aware she had an album out at all, I haven’t heard anything about it,” she replied.Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock

Taylor Swift and Denise Welch.
Welsh said she wished Swift “all the best.”Instagram

On Wednesday, paparazzi asked the “Somebody Else” singer, 35, if he had listened to his ex’s “diss” tracks.

“I haven’t really listened to that much of it but I’m sure it’s good,” Healy replied while flashing a smile.

“But I’m sure it’s great.”

After the “Bad Blood” singer’s album was released, several fans believed Swift, 34, took aim at the English singer-songwriter on a few of the tracks.

Matty Healt and Denise Welch.
Welsh’s remarks come a day after her eldest son claimed he hasn’t listened to Swift’s 11th studio album — despite being the subject of many of its songs.GC Images

Matty Healy performing in 2023.
“I haven’t really listened to that much of it but I’m sure it’s good,” Healy told photographers while flashing a smile.Getty Images for TAS

In the song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” the pop star sang about a person wearing a Jehovah’s Witness suit who is “rusting” her “sparkling summer.”

And in the title track, “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift seemingly referenced Healy’s love for typewriters.

“You left your typewriter at my apartment / Straight from the Tortured Poets Department / I think some things I never say / Like, ‘Who uses typewriters anyway?’” she sang.

Taylor Swift's album cover.
After the “Bad Blood” singer’s album was released, several fans believed Swift took aim at the English singer-songwriter on a few of the tracks.AP

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy leaving the studio in 2023.
Swift and Healy dated from May to June 2023.GC Images

While Healy didn’t have much to say about Swift’s newest project, his aunt did not mince words when it came to defending her nephew.

“Nothing surprises him any more. He will not be surprised by the song. Him and her know what went on,” Debbie Dedes told the Daily Mail last weekend.

“As my nephew, we know a bit more about what went on than has been in the press.”

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after his game.
She has moved on with NFL star Travis Kelce.Getty Images

Matty Healy and Gabbriette Betchel.
Healy is now dating model Gabbriette Betchel./ SplashNews.com

Healy and the “Cruel Summer” songstress had a brief romance in 2014 before rekindling things in May 2023.

Swift and the “Robbers” musician called it quits in June 2023, reportedly due to scheduling and incompatibility issues.

The billionaire singer has since moved on with NFL star Travis Kelce, while Healy is now dating model Gabbriette Bechtel.

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