Breaking News: Taylor Swift ‘avoided awkward run-in with Blake Lively’ after turning down SNL50 invite….See More

Taylor Swift reportedly turned down an invitation to the SNL 50th Anniversary Special to avoid an awkward run-in with Blake Lively, as the pair’s friendship remains strained.

Taylor Swift’s recent no-show at SNL50 has reignited speculation about the status of her friendship with Blake Lively.

The two were once close friends, but the controversy surrounding It Ends With Us has allegedly strained their relationship.

Swift has remained silent on the issue, but insiders suggest she is distancing herself from Lively.

Sources hint that Swift’s wish to avoid an uncomfortable run-in with Lively led her to reportedly decline an invitation to the SNL 50th Anniversary Special.

Insiders told the Daily Mail that Swift has been distancing herself from Lively in recent times.

The Anti-Hero singer reportedly had no desire to attend the event, which included both Lively and Kim Kardashian on the guest list.

Swift was unexpectedly dragged into the controversy surrounding the filming of It Ends With Us, which involved Lively in a legal dispute with director Justin Baldoni when text messages referring to her emerged in his lawsuit.

According to a Daily Mail source, Swift has been stepping back from friendships that introduce unnecessary drama into her life.

Taylor is taking stock of which of her friends are good for her and who name-drops her for personal gain after Blake-gate,” the insider added.

Swift is reportedly honing in on her career and eschewing distractions while gearing up for her upcoming album release, sources say.

The singer and her friend haven’t been seen in public together for over three months, with their last outing noted during a double date that included Ryan Reynolds and Travis Kelce in October of the previous year.

A confidante shared with Page Six that the pop star “feels like a pawn” amid a contentious spat and has decided to distance herself completely from the fray.

Although Swift hasn’t made any public statements about the issue, her absence from SNL50 has intensified speculation about a potential cooling-off between her and her once-close companion.