Odds Favor Sabrina Carpenter As The Most Likely Artist To Be Featured In Taylor Swift's 12th Album

Taylor Swift has just set the music world ablaze with the surprise announcement of her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

Revealing the title during an unforgettable crossover with NFL stars Travis and Jason Kelce, Swift kept key details under wraps.

However, fresh odds suggest some high-profile names, notably Sabrina Carpenter, could be sharing the spotlight.

While Swift remained tight-lipped on her new album's tracklist, betting experts at VegasInsider.com were quick to offer odds on who might feature on "The Life of a Showgirl."

At the top of the list is Sabrina Carpenter, with a hefty 60% implied probability (2/3 fractional odds).

VegasInsider’s spokesperson pointed to a recent Taylor Nation Instagram carousel teasing the album, where the final photo showed Swift and Carpenter performing together on The Eras Tour, making Carpenter the only guest in the series.

Given the album’s rumored pop-heavy direction, Carpenter would be a natural fit.

Ed Sheeran follows at 15% probability (283/5 fractional odds). Sheeran is Swift’s most frequent collaborator, appearing on “Everything Has Changed” and “Run” from "Red," “End Game” from "Reputation," and teaming up again for the remix of his own “The Joker and the Queen.”

The fact that “End Game” is the only Swift collab included in a recent Spotify playlist she shared has fueled speculation this could be a subtle hint.

Selena Gomez sits in third at 10% probability (9/1 fractional odds). Though the two have been friends for over a decade, they’ve never officially collaborated on a track.

Swift recently praised Gomez’s project "I Said I Love You First" with Benny Blanco, which VegasInsider interprets as either a kind gesture or a sly signal.

VegasInsider’s odds also spotlight some jaw-dropping possibilities.

Beyoncé and Lady Gaga are tied at 5% probability (19/1 odds). Swift has publicly praised both artists in the past, and a duet with either would send the pop culture universe into overdrive.

Other names in the mix include SZA and Stevie Nicks, both at 2.5% odds. SZA has recently spoken highly of Swift, while Stevie Nicks, who once penned a heartfelt letter praising Swift’s songwriting, would bring rock royalty gravitas.

Past collaborators Gracie Abrams, Kendrick Lamar, and Ice Spice are all given 1% odds.

Swift’s history of working with the same artists across multiple projects keeps these possibilities alive, even if the numbers are slim.

Swift’s 12th era exploded onto the scene via the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce.

On August 11, speculation was already swirling about Swift’s first-ever appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s show and fans weren’t disappointed.

The pop megastar entered with a touch of theater, greeting the brothers and teasing, “Can I show you something?” Jason immediately noticed the mint-green briefcase emblazoned with “T.S.” and asked, “Okay. What do we got? We got a briefcase? Mint green, with T.S. on it.”

When pressed on its contents, Swift dropped the bombshell, saying, “This is my brand new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’”

The reveal drew a joyful outburst from Travis, who shouted, “TS 12!.”

While the podcast set offered no direct glimpse of the album cover, Taylor Swift’s website lit up with clues.

The homepage transformed into a blurred palette of orange and green, instantly triggering speculation from her famously investigative fanbase.

The site also rolled out pre-order options for vinyl, cassette, and CD editions, with the CD promising a special poster.

Keen-eyed viewers dissecting the "New Heights" backdrop spotted even more potential clues including a row of orange-covered books featuring works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Chagall, and Ruth Asawa.

Other notable items included a silver microphone, a football, and a book on Mark Rothko, known for his abstract, often orange-toned art.

Another volume centered on Charles and Ray Eames, design icons of the 20th century.

If there’s one thing the "The Life of a Showgirl" announcement has proven, it’s that Swift knows how to control a narrative while keeping her fans guessing.

From the unexpected Kelce podcast appearance to the cryptic visual hints and now the betting odds fueling speculation, Swift has orchestrated yet another media moment that blends music, sport, and pop culture.

Whether the final tracklist delivers Carpenter’s youthful pop sparkle, Sheeran’s melodic hooks, Gomez’s sultry tone, or an A-list curveball like Beyoncé or Gaga, one certainty is that Swift’s 12th album is shaping up to be a blockbuster and the world will be watching for every clue along the way.