Taylor Swift narrates Team USA’s ‘Blade Angels’ teaser ahead of women’s singles short program

MILAN, ITALY: Team USA’s women’s figure skating trio is already generating buzz ahead of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and a surprise voiceover from Taylor Swift has only added to the excitement.

On Tuesday, February 17, American skaters Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito are set to compete in the women’s singles short program, one of the most anticipated events of the Games.

In a move that caught fans off guard, NBC released a promotional video narrated by Swift, introducing the three rising stars, collectively known as the “Blade Angels,” just hours before they take the Olympic ice. 

Taylor Swift narrates NBC promo for Team USA’s 'Blade Angels'

NBC’s teaser opens with Swift’s unmistakable voice setting the tone for the high-stakes event. “Ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to introduce you to Amber, Alysa and Isabeau. Three American showgirls on ice who will capture your heart with their stories,” Swift said in the video.

The trio, Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, and Isabeau Levito, have quickly become some of the most talked-about American athletes at this year’s Winter Olympics.

Their popularity surged even further after Glenn and Liu helped Team USA secure Olympic gold in last week’s team event alongside Ellie Kam, Danny O’Shea, Madison Chock, Evan Bates, and Ilia Malinin.

Taylor Swift spotlights Amber Glenn’s Olympic comeback story

Swift’s narration highlighted the personal journeys behind each skater’s rise, beginning with Glenn’s story of perseverance.

“Amber will be the first to tell you about how many battles she's fought. And how the one's she's lost have meant as much as the wins,” Swift said. “Her superpower now is embracing the fight and daring the world to test her self belief.”

The message positions Glenn not just as a technical contender but as an athlete whose emotional journey could resonate deeply with viewers tuning in on February 17 night.

Taylor Swift highlights Alysa Liu comeback, Isabeau Levito Milan moment

Swift then turned to Liu’s unconventional path back to the sport.

“As for Alysa, she walked away from skating when she was 16, but then came back on her own terms,” Swift continued. “Joy fuels her now. Every jump, a celebration. Every performance a testament to the beauty of knowing yourself.”

The teaser wrapped with a nod to Levito’s personal connection to the Olympic host city.

“And then, Isabeau. I mean, she's destiny personified. Her mom grew up in Milan. And her Nonna, her grandma, lives exactly 13 minutes from the Olympic rink,” Swift added. “When you can skate like you're meant to be out there, history has a funny way of showing up.”

“They're teammates and friends,” Swift concluded. “They call themselves the 'Blade Angels.' And tomorrow night they're taking center stage when the show starts in Milan.”