Highlights
- Travis Kelce sparked speculation about a romantic connection with Taylor Swift.
- Kelce tried to approach Swift with friendship bracelets.
- Swift made a surprise appearance at Kelce's game, fueling dating speculations and garnering significant media attention.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Travis Kelce shared a long and widely known romantic history with his ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole. Since their split in 2022, Kelce has openly acknowledged that he is single. In a statement to the New York Post, Kelce mentioned that he is relishing his independence and dedicating himself to his NFL career.
However, in a twist that left many fans scratching their heads, Kelce made headlines when he admitted to something that seemed to contradict his commitment to his football career. After previously pledging to prioritize his game above all else, Kelce found himself caught in a storm of speculation after revealing that he had shared his number with none other than the music industry's pop sensation, Taylor Swift.
Travis Kelce Wanted To Connect With Taylor Swift When He Attended Her Eras Tour
Travis Kelce initially sparked speculation about a potential romantic connection with Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour stop in Kansas City in July 2023. At that time, Kelce shared that he tried to make a move when Swift arrived for her concert.
The NFL star recounted his unsuccessful attempt to approach Swift during her Kansas City tour stop. In a gesture aligned with Swift's fan traditions, he attended the concert bearing friendship bracelets, one of which he had hoped to give to the pop star. However, it seems the Kansas City Chiefs star couldn't breach Swift's pre-show routines.
"I was disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings. So I was a little butt-hurt I didn't get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her." Kelce revealed on an episode of his New Heights podcast, alongside his brother, Jason Kelce.
After explaining the concept of friendship bracelets to his brother, the 33-year-old added, "If you're up on Taylor Swift concerts, there are friendship bracelets, and I received a bunch of them being there, but I wanted to give Taylor Swift one with my number on it."
But whether the bracelet was a bold move to share his phone number or simply featured his jersey number, Kelce chose to remain enigmatic about it. "Oooo," Jason Kelce playfully teased his brother, before asking, "Your number as in 87 or your phone number?" However, Travis Kelce opted to keep it discreet, responding with, "You know which one."
Travis Kelce Made The First Move When He Invited Taylor Swift To Watch One Of His Games
After generating speculation about his dating status with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce addressed the situation in his interview on The Pat McAfee Show. During his appearance on the show on September 21, 2023, the NFL star humorously remarked on the buzz surrounding their connection, emphasizing the confusion that arose from his brother's comments.
"No one actually knows what's going on, especially when you got Jason Kelce on live television telling people both sides — he doesn't know, it's true, this and that," he revealed.
However, Kelce didn't completely dismiss the possibility of a future connection as he mentioned that he did express his interest in Swift. "I told her, you know, I've seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead, you might have to come to see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one's a little more lit…"
Just days after Kelce extended his invitation, Swift made a surprise appearance at his game at Arrowhead Stadium on September 24, 2023. The pop star made headlines and further fueled dating speculations as she cheered for Kelce and his team during the game against the Chicago Bears, while seated alongside his mother, Donna Kelce.
Swift seemed to thoroughly enjoy the game, passionately supporting Kelce and his teammates from a private suite. According to Esquire, when Kelce scored a touchdown, she even enthusiastically exclaimed, "Let's f—- go!!!"
While there hasn't been an official confirmation regarding their relationship status, an insider close to Taylor Swift previously informed NBC News that she and the NFL star have been spending time together, though their connection is still in its early stages.
Taylor Swift's Connection With Travis Kelce Garnered Him Significant Media Attention
Travis Kelce discussed the fan excitement surrounding Taylor Swift's attendance at his game on the New Heights podcast. Joined by his brother, Jason Kelce, they delved into Travis' thoughts during the weekend game. Jason acknowledged that rumors about Travis and Swift had been circulating for a while. Kelce also reflected on the changes in his life since being seen with Swift, including coping with paparazzi and increased profits for the NFL.
"My personal life, that's not so personal. I did this to myself, Jason. I know this," Kelce joked. "I've noticed a few things. Paparazzi at my house. S--t like that," he added. Both brothers praised Swift's appearance at the game, with Jason joking about Travis finally gaining recognition thanks to her presence.
"Shout out to Taylor for pulling up. That was pretty ballsy. I just thought it was awesome how everybody in the suite had nothing but great things to say about her — the friends and family. She looked amazing and everybody was talking about her in great light." Travis Kelce shared.
He added, "To see the slow motion chest bumps, to see the high-fives with Mom, to see how, you know, Chiefs kingdom was all excited that she was there — that s--- was absolutely hysterical, and it was definitely a game I’ll remember, that's for damn sure."
Travis Kelce acknowledged his role in attracting attention to the situation, particularly with the friendship bracelet gesture and expressing his disappointment about not meeting Swift. He emphasized the importance of respecting both their private lives, given the disparity in media exposure between them.
"I think what's real is that it is my personal life and I want to respect both of our lives. She's not in the media as much as I am doing this show every single week and having fun during the NFL season on other guys' shows."
"I'm enjoying life, and I certainly enjoyed this weekend," he said, hinting that he would likely steer clear of discussing romance in the future. Travis Kelce also joked about their Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid, possibly playing matchmaker between him and Swift.
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