She made her triumphant comeback to the stage after a 10 month hiatus with a glittering performance at KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball in Los Angeles on December 1.
And Taylor Swift she was well and truly ready for a return to UK shores as she stormed the stage for a glittering performance at day two of the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday night.
The Look What You Made Me Do hitmaker, 27, dazzled the crowd as she performed songs from her new record-breaking album Reputation while flaunting her toned frame in a skimpy sequinned and velvet two-piece.
Leggy: Taylor Swift she was well and truly ready for a return to UK shores as she stormed the stage for a glittering performance at day two of the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday night
Power: The Look What You Made Me Do hitmaker, 27, dazzled the crowd as she performed songs from her new record-breaking album Reputation while flaunting her toned frame in a skimpy sequinned and velvet two-piece
Taylor made a glittering entrance to the stage for her only UK performance of the year, clad in a baggy emerald sequinned cropped sweater which flashed her toned abs as she struck a series of fierce poses.
Drawing the eye to her toned and endless legs, she slipped on a pair of matching green velvet hotpants, which also revealed a cheeky hint of her peachy derriere as she worked the stage.
Toughening up her look she donned maroon military style ankle boots.
Her caramel blonde locks were styled in loose curls while she worked smoky eye make-up, fluttery lashes and a red lip for her bombshell stage look.
Work it: Taylor made a glittering entrance to the stage for her only UK performance of the year, clad in a baggy emerald sequinned cropped sweater which flashed her toned abs as she struck a series of fierce poses
Pert: Drawing the eye to her toned and endless legs, she slipped on a pair of matching green velvet hotpants, which also revealed a cheeky hint of her peachy derriere as she worked the stage
Prowling the stage: Her caramel blonde locks were styled in loose curls while she worked smoky eye make-up, fluttery lashes and a red lip for her bombshell stage look
Sassy: The star looked confident as she belted out one of her many hit singles and showed off a festive manicure
Fierce: Taylor joined a troupe of backing singers as she pulled off another polished performance at the O2
Striking a series of fierce and powerful poses as she sang, Taylor looked in her element as she reconnected with her UK fans, before pulling out her guitar for an intimate performance.
Taylor had taken a break from singing on the road, opting to focus on her latest album release which dropped back on November 10th.
Last month, the star announced she will perform shows in London, Manchester and Dublin in June next year in support of her sixth studio album Reputation.
Reputation became the fastest-selling record in its first week of sales in the US, the eighth largest in American history.
It also became the third of Taylor’s albums to top the UK album chart.
Intimate: Taylor pulled off a stunning vocal performance as she played her guitar for thousands of fans
Confident: Her platinum tresses were styled sleek and straight while her sparkling eyes were enhanced with fluttery lashes and metallic eyeshadow and her plump pout slicked with a peach gloss
Work it: Louisa struck a fierce pose as she sang her polished opening vocals, flanked by her backing dancers
Racy: Adding a racy edge to her performance, the So Good singer proceeded to whip off the coat and reveal a black and yellow belted playsuit with saucy mesh sleeves underneath
It marks two years since the Bad Blood singer last toured, her last run was the ‘1989 World Tour’ for her fifth album ‘1989’.
The 2018 tour dates are June 8 at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium, June 15 at Croke Park, Dublin and June 22 at Wembley Stadium.
Reputation features a collaboration with fellow Jingle Ball performer Ed Sheeran and Future, titled End Game, as well as her recently released singles Look What You Made Me Do and…Ready for It?.
The 15-track album – produced by Jack Antonoff, Max Martin, Shellback and Taylor herself – is her first record for three years since ‘1989’, which was released in October 2014.
Striking: Louisa showed off her long legs as she prowled the stage with her backing dancers at the gig
Shimmy: Louisa showed off her toned abs and tiny waist as she pulled off some dance moves while strutting on-stage
Reputation has topped album charts in 111 countries and sold more than 1.29m copies in the U.S. in its first week of release, making it the year’s highest selling album.
Taylor headed up a star-studded line-up for day two of the musical extravaganza, which also includes Liam Payne, Ed Sheeran, Louisa Johnson and The Chainsmokers.
Following on from her jaw-dropping appearance on the red carpet before the show, X Factor champion Louisa, 19, walked on stage clad in just a tight fitting, thigh-skimming ivory leather coat which flaunted her toned pins.
Her platinum tresses were styled sleek and straight while her sparkling eyes were enhanced with fluttery lashes and metallic eyeshadow and her plump pout slicked with a peach gloss.
Slick: Louisa flashed a hint of her pert derriere as she grooved with some hunky shirtless back-up dancers
Hot under the collar: Louisa smiled as she jived with the muscular dancers on stage at the 02 Arena
In demand: Louisa struck a flirty pose as she was flanked onstage by two funky dancers
For the fans: Louisa took a moment to talk with fans at the event, sitting down at the side of the stage and smiling
Ab envy: As she strutted her way through her set, Louisa then stripped off her top to showcase a semi-sheer black crop-top and her bra, while flashing her abs to celebrate the end of her performance
Adding a racy edge to her performance, the So Good singer proceeded to whip off the coat and reveal a black and yellow belted playsuit with saucy mesh sleeves underneath.
As she strutted her way through her set, Louisa then stripped off her top to showcase a semi-sheer black crop-top and her bra, while flashing her abs to celebrate the end of her performance.
One Direction star and fellow X Factor alumni Liam Payne, 24, took to the stage next, showing off his bare chest in a white mesh Gucci shirt which he paired with slate grey skinny jeans and cream boots.
Feeling it: Showing off his newly shorn locks, the Bedroom Floor singer looked confident as he worked his way through a complex dance routine, while simultaneously hitting the high notes
Lighting up the stage: Liam looked confident and happy as he belted out songs from his upcoming debut solo album
Reception: Liam pointed his hands in the air and addressed the crowds before launching into another series of dance moves
Tuneful: The star looked focused as he sank to the floor and sang some of his biggest hits at the concert
Airborne: Liam leapt into the air as he powered through the performance alongside two crotch-grabbing dancers
Made their day: Liam knelt down and held hands with several lucky fans as he crooned his way though the set
Showing off his newly shorn locks, the Bedroom Floor singer looked confident as he worked his way through a complex dance routine, while simultaneously hitting the high notes.
Earlier Louisa showed off her sporty sense of style on Sunday, as she led the celebrity arrivals at the Jingle Bell Ball.
The star put on an ab-tastic display in a black see-through tracksuit, which flashed straight through to her incredible physique.
I’m on my way (to the stage): Ed Sheeran flashed a relaxed smile as he performed hits such as Castle On The Hill and Shape of You
Flawless: Ed charmed the thousands of fans as he pulled off another stunning vocal performance
Cool: The Script also took to the stage with frontman Danny O’Donoghue looking cool in a maroon leather jacket
Making an entrance: Danny, 38, cracked a delighted smile as he took centre-stage ahead of his performance
Vocal: Danny looked in his element as he performed at the glittering Jingle Bell Ball in the O2 Arena
Sports chic:Earlier Louisa showed off her sporty sense of style on Sunday, as she led the celebrity arrivals at the Jingle Bell Ball
Louisa rocked the stand-out black see-through cropped bomber jacket over a matching black bandeau, along with tracksuit-style trousers.
The Tears songstress accessorised with studded black heels, contrasting yellow nail polish and a selection of chunky rings.
Keeping her blonde tresses in a straight centre-parting, the stunning beauty rocked bronze eyeshadow and matching nude pout, keeping her tanned complexion on full display.
Loved: Having established herself within the industry, Louisa is a regular on the red carpet but recently said that it’s a ‘dangerous’ lifestyle for her
Stylish: The Tears songstress showed off her washboard abs in a matching see-through black bomber jacket and trousers combo
Looking good: Louisa finished her look with contrasting yellow nail polish, along with chunky silver rings
Blonde beauty: Louisa kept her statement blonde locks in a poker straight centre part, along with bronze eyeshadow and a nude lip
Since winning The X Factor at the age of 17, solo artist Louisa has had a No1 single and one other Top 10 hit, as well as a successful duet with Olly Murs.
Having established herself within the industry, Louisa is a regular on the red carpet but recently said that it’s a ‘dangerous’ lifestyle for her.
‘Well I wouldn’t say the music business is scary but it is dangerous, all the partying because, honestly, I’m a party animal and it’s tough.
‘I am a party girl, so I’d say that’s kind of scary because people are like, “Do you wanna come out?” And I’m like, “No … I’m then out. I’m 100 per cent I’m there.”‘
Teasing new music, the musician also told BANG Showbiz: ‘There’s stuff coming out soon. I was meant to release some stuff this year but I’ve kind of held it back a bit because I want to make sure it’s perfect.’
Glammed up: This was Louisa’s second appearance at the Jingle Bell Ball, after showing off her gymnastic skills on Saturday’s red carpet
Rear-ly stylish look: Louis appeared to flash her underwear in the very see-through ensemble
Party animal: Speaking on her energetic persona, she said: ‘I am a party girl, so I’d say that’s kind of scary because people are like, “Do you wanna come out?” And I’m like, “No … I’m then out. I’m 100 per cent I’m there’
Cheeky: Budding rapper Stefflon Don – real name Stephanie Allen – put on a sporty display in a satin co-ord while she stuck her tongue out for the cameras
Stylish: The 25-year-old wore her fashionable tracksuit, which featured a cropped varsity jacket
Rising star: She has soared to fame since the release of her hit single Hurtin’ Me featuring French Montana, which peaked at number two in the UK Charts
Funnyman: Big Shaq – real name Michael Dapaah – hit the red carpet in unconventionally suave attire
Performers: Irish rock band The Script are set to take the stage at the star-studded ball
Ab-tastic! South London singer Kelli Leigh looked sensational in a cropped monochromatic bralet
Also seen arriving on the red carpet was Capital DJ Marvin Humes, who kept it casual in a black jacket and yellow hoodie combo.
The former JLS star, who is married to The Saturdays star Rochelle, recently joked that after the couple welcomed two daughters, he would not rule out the prospect of having a third child.
Speaking to The Mirror at Saturday’s Jingle Bell Ball, the 32-year-old said: ‘Never say never, we’ll see, we’ll see. We kind of said at two that that would be it but….’
‘Do you know what, I think I’ll be destined to always have girls, I don’t know what it is but we’ll see. Who knows? Roch is only 28 so we’ve got a bit of time.’
Chilled out: Capital DJ Marvin Humes also made a return to the red carpet, keeping it casual in a yellow hoodie and black padded jacket combo
Relaxed: The 32-year-old, who is married to Saturdays star Rochelle, joked on Saturday that hehas not ruled out the prospect of he and Rochelle having a third child
‘We’ll see’: Marvin told The Mirror on Saturday: ‘Never say never, we’ll see, we’ll see. We kind of said at two that that would be it but….’
‘Destined to have girls’: He continued: ‘Do you know what, I think I’ll be destined to always have girls, I don’t know what it is but we’ll see. Who knows? Roch is only 28 so we’ve got a bit of time’
Fans: Audience members held up glistened numbers as they waited for the day two performances
All smiles: Viewers appear excited as they anticipate the show on Sunday
Support: A fan is pictured with a bright banner emblazoned with ‘light me up’