Chappell Roan Wanted the "Expectations" Remix to Be "a Little Gay," and Olivia Rodrigo Agreed

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have officially given us one of the most talked-about pop collabs of the year. Chappell joined Olivia on the“Expectations”remix, marking her first-ever feature, and her mission going in was simple:“I love making things a little gay.”The remix adds the line“they’re all wives,”and the internet has not recovered since.

During an appearance on Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Olivia shared the moment that shaped the new verse. She was telling Chappell about her rough dating experiences with men, and Chappell’s response was immediate:“Oh my god, you need to start dating girls. This is crazy.”That honesty turned a heartbreak song into something with a whole new perspective. Olivia also gave Chappell credit for shaping the original track, saying her“attitude and swagger”influenced how it came together.

The results speak for themselves.“Expectations”debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 2026, and Olivia’s third album,“You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,”hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Two pop powerhouses, one candid studio conversation, and a remix that fans can’t stop replaying. What’s your favorite line from the new version? Tell us in the comments.