EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift’s ex Joe Alwyn feels it would be ‘SHADY’ for popstar to diss him in new album The Tortured Poets Department – but is already concerned about what she could reveal because of ‘undeniable’ reference to him in title

Joe Alwyn insiders say he will be ‘shocked’ if his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift divulges negative details about their relationship in her new album The Tortured Poets Department – and feels it would be ‘shady’ for her to ‘diss’ him in any way given that he’s remained so stoically silent about their split.

Taylor, 34, surprised fans worldwide at the Grammys on Sunday night when she announced during her acceptance speech that her 13th album, The Tortured Poets Department, will be released on April 19.

But while the popstar has formed a reputation for divulging details about her love life in her albums, sources close to Joe, 32, say the actor would be very surprised if her latest release featured any intimate information about their split – although they noted that he does feel the title is in fact a direct reference to their time together.

Taylor announced the title of her new album on-stage and soon after ‘broke the internet’ when she revealed the cover art on her Instagram – sparking a slew of comments from fans speculating that the record could feature one or more brutal digs at Joe.

Although the actor is confident that this won’t happen, the name of the album is said to have raised alarm bells for Joe, who reportedly believes that it is an ‘undeniable’ reference to the WhatsApp group he shares with pals Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott – which is called The Tortured Man Club.

Joe Alwyn was in a relationship with Taylor Swift for six years before their shock split in early 2023.

Taylor fans are convinced the title of her upcoming album could be a brutal nod to the group chat her ex-boyfriend shared with his buddies Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.