Filipino TikToker behind ‘Bejeweled’ dance trend gets free VIP tickets to Taylor Swift’s concert, holds her hand and goes home with ‘22’ hat

Screenshots: Mikael Arellano (TikTok)
Screenshots: Mikael Arellano (TikTok)

A Filipino TikToker is living every Swiftie’s dream after receiving complimentary VIP tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras concert. He even held her hand and received the hat the singer wore for her 22 performance.

Mikael Arellano — who went viral in October for the Bejeweled TikTok trend — revealed that he was contacted by Taylor Nation, who asked permission to use parts of his now-viral choreography in the show in exchange for free tickets to a show of his choice.

@mikaelarellano I LOVE YOU TAYLOR ❤️❤️❤️ #taylorswift #swiftie #swifttok #tstheerastour #phillytstheerastour ♬ original sound – Mikael Arellano
@mikaelarellano "SHE TOUCHED MY HAND" #taylorswift #swiftie #swifttok #tstheerastour #phillytstheerastour ♬ original sound – Mikael Arellano

Mikael, who is based in the United States, went to the Philadelphia show and had his moment with Taylor herself.

The pop star noticed Mikael in the crowd while performing 22, held his hand and gave him her hat.

@mikaelarellano

♬ Bejeweled – Taylor Swift

“Taylor gave me the hat and held my hand. Best night of my life,” he wrote online.




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