Taylor Swift has made history as the first artist to achieve three UK number one singles in 2026. This accomplishment, confirmed by the Official Charts Company, coincides with her securing a fifth consecutive chart double, a feat she has maintained since 2022.
The 36-year-old US pop star's album, The Life Of A Showgirl, saw an expanded 'The Encore' edition released last Friday. This version includes four additional tracks, three of which are now prominent on the UK singles chart.
The track 'Patient Zero' climbed to the top, marking Swift's eighth UK number one single and her third this year. It follows 'Opalite' and her 'Toy Story 5' song, 'I Knew It, I Knew You'. The album's return to the peak of the UK albums chart signifies one year since its original release.
The 2025 record, which was the fastest-selling album in US history during its opening week, is her first to generate three UK number ones, with 'Patient Zero' following 'The Fate Of Ophelia' and 'Opalite'. The LP has now spent five non-consecutive weeks at number one. Swift also dominates the singles chart with other 'Encore' tracks, 'Cleveland!' at number three and 'Babylon' at number four.