TAYLOR SWIFT'S 'PATIENT ZERO' HOLDS UK NO. 1 FOR A THIRD WEEK — JAMIE MILLER'S 'BABYDOLL' CLIMBS TO NO. 2

Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" has held the UK No. 1 spot for a third consecutive week, according to the Official Singles Chart for the week ending October 22, 2026, announced on October 16. The song, whose Patient Zero lyrics have become a fan talking point, fended off a strong challenge from Jamie Miller's "Babydoll", which climbs to a new peak at No. 2. Read the full breakdown in our Jamie Miller's Babydoll midweek chart-race report.

With this third-week victory, Swift becomes the only artist to land three different UK No. 1 singles in 2026, following "Opalite" and "I Knew It, I Knew You". The result builds on Patient Zero's second week at UK No. 1 (final chart, w/e Oct 15). For the full story of her rise, see our Taylor Swift biography, and don't miss the Babydoll lyrics behind this week's No. 2 hit.

Third Week at the Top

"Patient Zero" secures a third straight week at No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart for the week ending October 22, 2026. According to reports, the track's latest week at the top was boosted by strong physical-copy sales. The chart-topper also marks Swift's eighth UK No. 1 single overall.

Babydoll Climbs to a New Peak at No. 2

Jamie Miller's "Babydoll" moves up one place to No. 2 this week, a new peak for the single. The track's steady climb continues as it pushes closer to the summit.

The Rest of the Top 5

Ashe's "Stop The Wedding!" climbs to a new peak at No. 3, while Sienna Spiro's "Great Expectation" slips to No. 4. Adéla's "Nicole Kidman" rounds out the Top 5, bouncing back up to No. 5.

Album Chart: Jamie T Scores Second No. 1

Jamie T tops the Official Albums Chart with "Ghosts (100 Days of Morning)", scoring his second UK No. 1 album. Chase & Status land at No. 2 with "Generic Everything", while Olivia Rodrigo's "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" arrives at No. 3.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many weeks has "Patient Zero" been at No. 1?
"Patient Zero" has spent three consecutive weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart, for the chart week ending October 22, 2026.

Who is at No. 2 this week?
Jamie Miller's "Babydoll", which climbs one place to a new peak at No. 2.

How many UK No. 1 singles does Taylor Swift have?
Eight — "Patient Zero" is Swift's eighth UK No. 1 single.

Which album is No. 1 this week?
Jamie T's "Ghosts (100 Days of Morning)", his second UK No. 1 album.