Disney+ has released all episodes of Taylor Swift's docuseries, The End of an Era, with the third episode, titled Kismet, revealing an emotional cancer revelation involving one of her backup singers. The episode, which premiered on December 19, follows Swift during the US leg of her Eras Tour.
Swift opens up about backup vocalist Jeslyn Gorman, describing her as 'one of the most talented, resilient, loving people I've ever been around.' Gorman, who joined Swift's team during the Reputation tour, recalls the shock of being diagnosed with breast cancer while touring. 'Obviously it was devastating,' she says.
Swift shares the emotional impact on the tour family, stating, 'When Jeslyn got sick, it was the first blow that the tour family experienced emotionally. It was like completely unfathomable to us.' Gorman continued performing during the week while undergoing biopsies and treatment in Los Angeles, often flying back and forth to maintain her role on stage.
Swift recalls the moment Gorman broke the news: 'I'll never forget what she told us, everyone was just in shambles.' Gorman says Swift 'came storming in with hugs and crying,' while Swift's mother assured her to focus on her health. Gorman's cancer battle lasted about six months, involving chemotherapy, surgery, and losing 75% of her hair.
After completing radiation, Gorman asked her doctor how quickly she could return to tour. 'My doctor said that night, but you have to get back into shape,' she recounts. She boarded a plane immediately after radiation. Swift expresses disbelief at Gorman's resilience: 'The will to come back and do the hardest show ever. None of us could believe it. I still can't.'
