Lorne Michaels Denies Swift's SNL Sketch Request

In 2015, Taylor Swift requested that a Saturday Night Live (SNL) sketch parodying her 'girl squad' be canceled, but SNL creator Lorne Michaels refused. The sketch, which reimagined Swift's 'Bad Blood' music video as an apocalyptic cult, was to include a cameo by Swift, which she declined. Despite her request to cut the sketch, Michaels proceeded, famously responding to Swift with, 'I do not negotiate with terrorists.' After the sketch aired, Swift sent Michaels flowers with a note saying, 'I hope there's no bad blood.' Despite the disagreement, Swift continued to appear on SNL in subsequent years. This incident highlights SNL's longstanding tradition of satirizing public figures, often without their approval or participation.