The final, heart-wrenching episodes of Taylor Swift's Disney+ docuseries, The End of an Era, have been released, revealing one of the tour's most profound personal challenges: a devastating cancer diagnosis within Swift's inner circle.
All episodes of the series are now available to stream, with the third instalment, titled Kismet, premiering on December 19, 2025. It follows the Cruel Summer singer on the US leg of her monumental Eras Tour, a journey overshadowed by tragic news.
A Devastating Diagnosis for the Tour Family
The emotional core of the episode focuses on backup vocalist Jeslyn Gorman, whom Swift describes as "one of the most talented, resilient, loving people I've ever been around." Gorman, the newest member of the vocal team, recounts the surreal experience of joining the massive stadium tour before revealing her life-altering news.
"Obviously it was devastating," Gorman confesses, disclosing she was diagnosed with breast cancer amid the tour's chaos. For Swift and her crew, the news was a crushing blow. "When Jeslyn got sick, it was the first blow that the tour family experienced emotionally," Swift admits. "It was like completely unfathomable to us."
Jeslyn's Remarkable Resilience and Return
Displaying immense fortitude, Gorman continued performing throughout her diagnosis and gruelling treatment. She maintained the tour's relentless schedule, flying to shows each weekend before returning to Los Angeles on weekdays for biopsies and medical consultations. "I would fly back to LA and just have biopsies and just poked and prodded... and then hopped back on stage and pretended like nothing was happening," she shared.
Her cancer battle lasted approximately six months, involving chemotherapy, surgery, and significant side effects including losing about 75% of her hair. Swift recalls the moment she learned the news: "I'll never forget what she told us, everyone was just in shambles." The singer and her mother, Andrea, immediately offered unwavering support. "She came storming in with hugs and crying," Gorman remembers, adding that Swift's mother told her, "'you just take care of you and we'll be here when you're ready.'"
True to their word, the tour family kept a place open for her. "We just wanted her to know that no matter what... if she wanted to come back, she could," Swift told the cameras.
Triumphant Comeback and Tour Highlights
In a testament to her determination, Gorman asked her doctor how quickly she could return after finishing radiation. His response: "that night, but you have to get back into shape." She followed his advice precisely, boarding a plane immediately after her final treatment to rejoin the Eras Tour. "Just coming back to this joy-filled show, and these people just emphasized even more how much we're a family," she gushed.
Swift expressed sheer disbelief at her quick return: "I cannot believe that she was back in a few months. The will to come back and do the hardest show ever. None of us could believe it. I still can't."
The docuseries, which began with episodes on December 12, also captures other pivotal tour moments. It features scenes from London's Wembley Stadium and addresses the security concerns and terror threat that led to the cancellation of her Vienna concert.
Viewers also get a glimpse of Swift's romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, including enthusiastic phone calls. Kelce himself appears, praising Swift's professional adaptability, notably when she seamlessly brought Ed Sheeran on stage with minimal briefing.
All episodes of Taylor Swift: The End of an Era are now streaming exclusively on Disney+.
