AceShowbiz - Zara Larsson recently spoke out about fans who tried to create tension between her and tourmate Tate McRae during their time on the Miss Possessive Tour last year. The Swedish pop star credited Tate McRae for inviting her to open on the major tour, calling it a significant steppingstone in her rising career in 2026.

Despite the positive collaboration, some of Larsson’s followers questioned why she wasn’t the one headlining large arenas instead of the Canadian singer-songwriter. On a recent episode of the podcast Call Her Daddy, posted on April 22, Larsson addressed these comments directly.

She began by praising McRae as “incredible” and described their pairing as a “perfect match.” The 28-year-old artist suggested that the fans’ comparisons stemmed from the fact that she had been active in the music scene for a longer period. “I’m older,” she said, “and maybe some people felt like I deserved to be in the arena.”

Larsson’s frank response to those fans was, “Well, buy the ticket then.” She emphasized that the situation was not McRae’s fault. During the Miss Possessive Tour, Larsson opened for roughly two months, performing at notable venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City, the United Center in Chicago, and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

At the conclusion of the tour, Larsson released her breakthrough album, Midnight Sun, in late September. She is now preparing to release a deluxe edition of the album, which will feature collaborations with artists like Shakira, PinkPantheress, and Robyn.

Following their final show together, Larsson shared a photo with McRae on Instagram, writing, “It’s been strange seeing some people putting us against each other when we’re just two pop girls who love and support each other back stage!”

Expanding on this during the podcast, Larsson commented, “I think it’s just the nature of how people speak about girls in pop.” She noted similarities between the two performers, such as their pop music style and dancing abilities, while humbly acknowledging that McRae is a “way better dancer.”

Larsson also pointed out that audiences often prefer to root for an underdog, which may have influenced the comparisons and competition among fans. Both singers are set to be honored at this year’s Billboard Women in Music event, where Larsson will receive the Breakthrough Award, and McRae will be recognized with the Hitmaker Award.

Fans can watch Larsson’s full interview on Call Her Daddy to hear more about her experiences and perspectives on the tour and her career.