In what can only be described as a surprise to fans, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted leaving his game together in a TikTok video following the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Chicago Bears. This marked the first sighting of the rumored couple since speculation of their romance erupted earlier this month. Despite not holding hands, the pair appeared to be in great spirits as they walked side by side while exiting the venue, confirming the ongoing buzz.
The moment came after Swift was seen in a private suite at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., alongside Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce. The pop superstar was photographed cheering on the football tight end, proudly sporting his team’s colors and her signature red lipstick. Swift’s enthusiastic celebration of Kelce’s touchdown in the third quarter, accompanied by her apparent exclamation of “Let’s f–king go!” caught the attention of many.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, aware of Swift’s presence, confessed to feeling some pressure on the field. In an interview with Erin Andrews after the game, Mahomes revealed his efforts to be a wingman for Kelce. “I heard [Taylor] was in the house. I felt a little bit of pressure, and so I knew I had to get it to Trav,” Mahomes said. “I think he wanted to get in the end zone just as much as all the Swifties wanted him to.”
Days before the game, Kelce shared that he invited Swift to attend. During an episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” he recounted telling Swift, “I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead, you might have to come see me rock a stage at Arrowhead, and we can see which one’s a little more lit.” Clearly, Kelce was intrigued by the idea of the two crossing paths. He confidently stated, “We’ll see what happens in the near future.”
According to a source, Kelce and Swift had been “quietly hanging out” for several weeks before their public appearance. However, their connection goes back further. Kelce had previously admitted to trying to catch Swift’s attention during her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City. In an episode of their podcast, “New Heights,” Kelce revealed his disappointment at not being able to gift Swift a friendship bracelet with his number. He explained how he wanted to give her a memento, saying, “I was a little butthurt that I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”
As for their previous romantic entanglements, Swift was last linked to The 1975 frontman Matty Healy following her six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn. Kelce, on the other hand, had an on-and-off romance with model Kayla Nicole, which came to an end in May 2022 after five years together.
While there is still much speculation surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, their recent outing together at the Chiefs game has only fueled the rumors. The duo seemed to be enjoying each other’s company, adding to the intrigue surrounding their connection. Only time will tell if this is the start of a new celebrity romance, or if they are simply close friends supporting each other in their respective careers. For now, fans will continue to watch eagerly for any further developments in this unexpected pairing.