EXCLUSIVE: Simone Biles’ Special Taylor Swift Request for Floor Routine Wasn’t Easy According to Gymnastics Choreographer

Simone Biles stole the show at the 2024 Core Hydration Classic, kicking off her Paris Olympic journey with a bang. One moment that had everyone talking was her electrifying Floor Exercise routine. Bringing back the iconic triple-double on the floor (Biles II) since its last appearance at the Tokyo Olympics, she wowed the crowd.

But what got fans buzzing was her choice of music–Taylor Swift’s “…Ready For It?“ blasting as she kicked off her routine with killer dance moves. The mastermind behind this epic routine, gymnastics choreographer Grégory Milan, spilled the beans in an Exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, revealing the challenges he faced to make Simone Biles’ dream gymnastics routine a reality for the Paris Olympics.

How Grégory Milan made Simone Biles’ ‘Swiftie’ dreams come true

Grégory Milan, the choreographer Frenchman with a flair, spilled the beans in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports: “So she said she loved Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. So with a gymnast in France, Victor, I asked him if he could create a piece where we could mix some Taylor Swift and Beyoncé or only Taylor Swift because Simone loves Taylor Swift. So, there you go.” But this heartfelt gesture wasn’t a walk in the park.

Grégory explained the tricky bit about using sung music in women’s gymnastics: “So it’s complicated to find instrumental versions of Taylor Swift’s music.” And boy, did he have a surprise at his sleeve. As the interview rolled on, Grégory even had a special message for Miss T Swift.

Hoping Taylor Swift caught wind of his message, Milan poured his heart out to EssentiallySports, saying, “If Taylor Swift hears my message, I would have loved to tell her, ‘Why Taylor, if Simone is a fan of yours, why didn’t you make a special piece of music for her?’”

But, he shrugged, “but since I don’t know her and she doesn’t know me, I had to manage on my own.” Despite this heartfelt plea, there’s still a glimmer of hope for Milan’s wish to come true. After all, Simone Biles and Taylor Swift share an adorable history that continues to warm hearts.

A legendary bond that’s been brewing for years

It all began in 2016, when “The Tortured Poets Department“ mastermind Taylor Swift gave a shout-out to the “Final Five,” including Biles, after their gold medal win in the Rio Olympics, sending them love via Twitter. Zoom to 2021, where Biles faced the “Twisties” at the Tokyo Olympics, forcing her to step back from several events. But she bounced back like a champ, snagging a bronze in the balance beam event. NBC paid tribute to her, with none other than Taylor Swift providing the voiceover.

With “This Is Me Trying,” playing softly, Swift’s words hit home: “Throughout the last week, her voice has been as significant as her talents, her honesty as beautiful as the perfection that had long been her signature. But don’t you see? It still is. She’s perfectly human. And that’s what makes it so easy to call her a hero.”

Biles moved to tears and retweeted NBC’s post, gushing, “I’m crying. How special. I love you Taylor Swift.” But wait, there’s more! Swift responded with even more warmth, saying, “I cried watching YOU. I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years, but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience. We all learned from you. Thank you.” Adding to their heartwarming connection, in 2021, Biles had the honor of presenting Taylor with the Gracie Grand Award at the Alliance for Women in Media Awards.

In a touching tribute video, Biles poured out her admiration for Swift, expressing, “I can’t even begin to express how much I adore Taylor and her music. And let me tell you, Folklore isn’t the only amazing thing she did during this ongoing pandemic. She’s shown incredible grace and generosity to so many of her fans in need, including me.” With warmth in her voice, she added, “During the 2020 Olympics, she reached out. But she also did something so incredibly special for me that I’ll never forget.”

Now, wouldn’t it be something if Grégory Milan managed to pass on a message to Taylor Swift through Simone Biles? Who knows, a special collaboration might just be in the works! But for now, let’s give it up for Milan’s heartwarming effort. Fans are cheering him on for not only spicing up Simone Biles’ fourth Olympic journey with his flamboyance but also for going the extra mile to make her Floor Routine truly unforgettable. What do you think about Milan’s sweet gesture for Simone Biles? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!