Silencing the critics? Taylor and Tom are set for an Ellen interview

Ellen Degeneres is like the aunty who makes everyone feel safe, warm and loved, so it's no real surprise that Taylor Swift has her sights set on Ellen's couch for her first interview alongside new boyfriend Tom Hiddleston.

With media outlets falling on Tay and Tom's burgeoning romance – and the cynicism that surrounds it –  with glee in recent weeks, it seems the couple are determined to set the record straight, and who better to help with that than Hollywood's soundest chat show host?

According to The Daily Star, a source has claimed that the Shake It Off singer thinks an interview with Ellen would not only boost the couple's profile in a positive manner, but also help silence their critics.

"The simple truth is that Taylor is in love and, as well as showing off her new man to her fans, she feels a friendly interviewer like Ellen could really help boost their standing as as power couple, as well as Tom's Hollywood career." 

"Taylor is already the highest paid star in the industry, and Tom's acting career is on a massive upward trajectory," they added when outlining Taylor's rationale for wanting to lay everything bare for the viewing public.

But whether Taylor's plans will come to fruition in the near future remains to be seen as she's currently focussing on defending herself against considerable criticism following today's leaked footage of her conversation with Kanye West,

That girl is putting out fires all over the place these days.