‘Taste’ Keeps Its Flavor: Sabrina Carpenter Rules Nine Weeks at No. 1 in U.K.

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Taste” (Island Records) refuses to let go of its grip on the U.K. Official Singles Chart, securing a ninth consecutive week at No. 1.

The unstoppable track remains the most-streamed song in the U.K. for the week, racking up over 5.2 million streams and cements its place as the longest-running No. 1 single of 2024, marking yet another milestone for Carpenter.

The popstar’s impressive achievements with “Taste” follow a remarkable streak in 2024. Earlier this year, she became the first artist in 71 years to spend 20 weeks at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Singles Chart within a single year. This record includes her chart-toppers “Espresso” (seven weeks at No. 1) and “Please Please Please” (five weeks at No. 1). The last time an artist accomplished such a feat was Frankie Laine in 1953.

But the competition for the top spot is heating up. Gigi Perez’s viral “Sailor Song” climbed to No. 2, putting pressure on “Taste” for next week’s chart update, while Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars landed at No. 3 with “Die With A Smile.”

Meanwhile, ROSÉ of BLACKPINK made U.K. chart history this week. Her track “APT.” featuring Bruno Mars debuts at No. 4, making her the first female solo K-pop artist to land in the Top 10 of the U.K. Official Singles Chart. This marks ROSÉ’s first solo Top 40 hit, as she previously peaked at No. 43 with her 2021 single “On The Ground.” Two of her BLACKPINK bandmates, JISOO and JENNIE, have also had solo success, with “FLOWER” and “Mantra” respectively reaching the Top 40.

Elsewhere on the chart, the resurgence of One Direction continues following the passing of Liam Payne.

Two of the band’s fan-favorite tracks have re-entered the Top 10: “Night Changes” hits a new peak at No. 6, surpassing its original 2013 peak of No. 7, while “Story Of My Life” returns to No. 9. “What Makes You Beautiful” also sees renewed interest, climbing back to No. 23. Additionally, three of Payne’s solo releases have re-entered the wider chart, including “Strip That Down” with Quavo at No. 41, “For You” with Rita Ora at No. 43, and his final solo release “Teardrops,” making its chart debut at No. 85.

Adding to the movement on the charts, Addison Rae’s “Diet Pepsi” rises two spots to No. 12, Billie Eilish’s “WILDFLOWER” blooms at a new peak of No. 17, and Gracie Abrams secures her second Top 20 entry with “That’s So True” landing at No. 19. Further down, Teddy Swims climbs 10 spots with “Bad Dreams” at No. 25, while Morgan Wallen secures his third Top 40 hit in the U.K. with “Love Somebody” reaching No. 40.

As “Taste” holds on for another week, fans are eager to see whether Sabrina Carpenter can extend her streak into the double digits – or will a new challenger finally emerge?