Taylor Swift Earns Third Consecutive Week as U.K. No. 1 With ‘Patient Zero’
Taylor Swift at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala held at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/Variety
Taylor Swift is No. 1 on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart for a third consecutive week with “Patient Zero” (charts dated Oct. 17).
The song appeared on the Encore deluxe edition of her record-breaking album The Life of a Showgirl alongside new tracks “Cleveland!,” “Pink Clouding” and “Babylon.” Swift premiered the music video for “Patient Zero” on Sept. 27 at the 2026 MTV VMAs, where she also collected the inaugural artist director prize.
“Patient Zero” is Swift’s third U.K. No. 1 of 2026 following “Opalite” and Toy Story 5 track “I Knew It, I Knew You.” On Saturday (Oct. 17), Swift gave a surprise live performance at the Academy Museum Gala, and gave The Life of a Showgirl track “The Fate of Ophelia” its live debut.
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Cardiff-born Jamie Miller follows at No. 2 as his breakout single “Babydoll” rises one place to a new peak. Ashe’s “Stop The Wedding!” is up one spot to reach a new best for the rising pop act.
Sienna Spiro’s “Great Expectation” is down two spots to No. 4, followed by Adéla’s “Nicole Kidman” at No. 5, up three on last week. 13 years after its original release, P!nk’s “Just Give Me a Reason” is back inside the top 40 and up to No. 15 as it enjoys a spike on streaming following attention on social media.
Recent Billboard cover star Noah Kahan sees gains for “Willing and Able” which rises three spots to No. 17. Rising R&B and rap artist Season 25 earns his first top 40 placing with “Shotta’s” up to No. 38.
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