The Darkness are back in the charts after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce danced to their music at the US Open – as frontman Justin Hawkins thanks the songstress for delighting his daughter

The Darkness is back in the charts after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted dancing to their iconic song I Believe In A Thing Called Love.

Taylor and Travis made waves online on Sunday when they put on a stunning show at the US Open women’s final in New York.

And in a surprise twist, Taylor was spotted enthusiastically singing along to the British rock band’s 2003 hit.

The superstar’s fame brought the Swifties en masse to listen to the song, which brought the band back to number 33 in the US charts, more than 20 years after the song’s release.

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins shared a video on TikTok on Monday, revealing that he had woken up to the videos circulating online. He thanked the couple for helping him feel like the “father of the year” while elaborating on his young daughter’s delight.

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins shared a video on TikTok on Monday, revealing that he had woken up to the videos circulating online. He thanked the couple for helping him feel like the “father of the year” while elaborating on his young daughter’s joy

“It was a heartwarming moment for me and my daughter, who can’t wait to tell her friends at school,” Justin said. “So thank you Taylor, thank you Travis.”

At the beginning of the clip, Justin revealed that he had attended Taylor’s Eras Tour performance in Zurich a few weeks earlier. He said his daughter was surprised to receive a personal note from the singer saying she was a fan of the song.

He said: ‘So a couple of weeks ago I went to see Taylor Swift at the stadium in Zurich and the hospitality they showed us was outstanding. There was a guy on a golf cart who took us to the main stadium, parked by the trucks and they put us in a nice VIP area. I had Chris Rock on one side, Roger Federer on the other, and I was just father of the year.

‘To make it even more spectacular, Taylor Swift even sent me a sweet letter, which was waiting for me in the VIP section. She told me how much she loves the song I Believe In A Thing Called Love.

“I was just father of the year, maybe father of the century, because it was all a big surprise.”

Justin went on to discuss the recent viral moment at the US Open, adding, “Speaking of big surprises, everyone has been sending me footage of I Believe In A Thing Called Love that was played at the US Open where Taylor Swift and her partner Travis were dancing and just enjoying the music.

‘It was a really heartwarming moment for me and my daughter, who can’t wait to tell her school friends.

“So thank you Taylor, thank you Travis, thank you to everyone who loves tennis. That’s a really nice way to start the day. Well done guys, cheers.”

Taylor and Travis caused a stir online on Sunday when they put on a loving show during the US Open women’s final in New York

In a surprising turn of events, Taylor was spotted enthusiastically singing along to the British rock band’s 2003 hit

The superstar’s fame brought Swifties to listen to the song en masse, helping the band return to number 33 on the US charts, more than 20 years after the song’s release.

As the clip began, Justin revealed that he had watched Taylor’s Eras Tour show in Zurich weeks earlier — and how a personal letter from the singer saying she was a fan of the song had surprised his daughter

Taylor and Travis dispelled false romance rumors when they were spotted romancing each other during the US Open final.

The pair became embroiled in a media storm after photos of a “breach of contract” circulated online, prompting Travis to hire lawyers.

But in recent days, they have quashed the speculation with numerous romantic outings to prove that they are still going strong.

During their final performance on Sunday, Taylor looked sensational in a red checked mini dress, complete with a corset bust and bold red lips.

During the US Open, Taylor and Travis hugged in the stands as they excitedly watched the match between Italy’s Jannik Sinner and the United States’ Taylor Fritz.

On Tuesday, Travis’ representatives were forced to deny that the couple have plans to split later this month, after a document written on his US PR firm’s letterhead was circulated online.

The documents, which appear to be from Los Angeles-based company Full Scope, reveal a strategy to push through their split and list the announcement date as September 28.

Taylor and Travis debunked false romance rumors when they put on a love show together at the US Open final

The couple have been embroiled in a media storm after photos of a ‘breach of contract’ circulated online, prompting Travis to hire lawyers

There is also mention of a suspected plan to issue an official statement later this month, three days “after the breakup,” to “give the initial media hype time to subside and provide clarity.”

It is said that the announcement will be “friendly and respectful and will emphasize mutual respect.”

They wrote the following: ‘Example: Travis and Taylor have decided to separate after careful consideration. They value and respect each other’s private lives and appreciate your respect for privacy during this time.

“They are both committed to their careers and personal growth. They remain friends and wish each other the best.”