Taylor Swift’s new song “Patient Zero” has prompted theories that it describes Sophie Turner’s breakup with Joe Jonas, whom Swift also briefly dated.
The song appears to portray Swift supporting a friend after the end of a relationship with a man from her own past. Those details have led to speculation that its storyline mirrors events involving Turner and Jonas several years ago.
Swift and Jonas dated briefly in 2008 before their relationship ended during a phone call. Swift later discussed the split during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she criticised the way it had ended.
Interest in the “Patient Zero” theories has now focused on the overlapping histories of the three stars, including Swift’s past relationship with Jonas and her connection with Turner.
However, the suggestion that the song refers specifically to Turner and Jonas remains unconfirmed. The theory is based on the song’s apparent account of Swift taking in and helping a friend after a breakup.
