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Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Release “Expectations” Remix
Olivia Rodrigo released a new remix of “Expectations” featuring Chappell Roan.
The song first appeared on Rodrigo’s third album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love*.
The collaboration is Roan’s first-ever guest feature, according to one account.
The two singers appear as contestants in a 1970s-style game-show music video; David Byrne plays its host.
The remix was produced by Daniel Nigro, a longtime collaborator of both singers.
Rodrigo is now touring the album, while Roan is preparing a Los Angeles fundraiser later this month.
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan released a remix of Rodrigo’s song “Expectations” with an accompanying music video.
The video casts the singers as contestants on retro game shows hosted by David Byrne.
Roan contributes a new verse about an unimpressive female suitor, replacing Rodrigo’s original second verse.
The remix is Roan’s first guest feature on another artist’s track.
The song originally appeared on Rodrigo’s third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.
- Who
- Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan released the remix, with David Byrne appearing in the video.
- What
- They released a remix of “Expectations” and a music video.
- When
- The song and video were released Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Where
- The video was shared online; a more specific location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Roan opened for Rodrigo.
Roan performed at Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival.
Rodrigo shared a teaser for the video, revealing its game-show theme.
Rodrigo and Roan released the remix and its music video.
- Song
- Expectations
- Original album
- You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love
- Featured artist
- Chappell Roan; her first guest feature
- Video host
- David Byrne as fictional emcee Johnny Johnson
- Physical formats
- 7-inch vinyl, CDs and cassettes
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Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Compete on Game Shows Hosted by David Byrne in the Retro Video for ‘Expectations’ Remix
Olivia Rodrigo Taps Chappell Roan (and David Byrne) for Retro ‘Expectations’ Remix
‘Expectations’ Remix Lyrics: Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan Drop New Version of Song – Watch the Video!
Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan Play David Byrne’s Gameshow in “Expectations” Video
Olivia Rodrigo Releases New “expectations” Remix with Chappell Roan: Stream
Olivia Rodrigo & Chappell Roan Exceed ‘Expectations’ on New Remix: Watch the David Byrne-Starring Video
What people are saying
This is obviously my first feature. I’ve never done this before, so it feels perfect to me.
Oh, Olivia does remixes now
Past mistakes are just new information