The most romantic things Travis Kelce said about Taylor Swift
Since the couple first made their romance public in October 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end has revealed some sweet anecdotes about his girlfriend
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl 2024
Travis Kelce wears his heart on his sleeve!
Since the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Taylor Swift first made their romance public in October 2023, Kelce has not been shy about sharing his feelings for his superstar girlfriend.
Here are some of the most romantic things Kelce has said about Swift: He revealed why the “sentimental” song “So High School” is one of his favorite songs and shared that he “learns something every day” by spending time with her.
Travis Kelce on when he really started to fall in love with Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in London in June 2024
Since the couple confirmed their romance in October 2023, they have given fans little glimpses into their relationship. Most recently, Kelce spoke on an episode of Barstool Sports about when he knew he was “falling in love” with Swift. Kissing with the boys Podcast released June 25 (recorded June 19).
Chatting about how Swift “understands situations” like the Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win, Kelce said, “She’s very confident. And I think that’s why I really fell in love with her, because she’s so genuine with friends (and) family. It can get crazy for someone with so much attention… and she just stays so laid back and cool.”
Travis Kelce on his favorite Taylor Swift songs
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Coachella in April 2024
Elsewhere on the Kissing with the boys On the podcast, Kelce was asked to rank his three favorite Swift songs. His first two favorites were “Blank Space” and “Cruel Summer,” before rounding out the list with “So High School,” which he said “has a sentimental meaning, I think.”
After the host hinted that Kelce was on the song, he said, “I think so, I think so, you know what I mean,” before smiling and reciting the lyrics, “You know ball, I know Aristotle.”
Kelce previously told PEOPLE that the song was his favorite on Swift’s new album. The department for tortured poets, At the same time, he admitted that he was “perhaps a little biased” because of speculation that the song was about him.
Travis Kelce on his “special” relationship with Taylor Swift
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl 2024
Before the 2024 Super Bowl, where Kelce and the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers, the tight end appeared on the Westwood One Podcast where host Laura Okmin told him: “Love suits you well,“
He accepted the compliment, saying, “Thank you, I appreciate it,” then said he was “very aware” of the impact his relationship had on attracting a new audience to the NFL. He said while he wanted to reassure everyone that his focus remains on doing his best, he doesn’t mind the attention because “what Taylor and I have is special.”
Travis Kelce on creating precious memories with Taylor Swift
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at a Kansas City Chiefs game in 2024
After the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, Swift joined her boyfriend on the field to celebrate. Kelce was seen kissing and hugging Swift and saying, “I love you.”
At a press conference after that special moment, Kelce said the celebration was “another memory of the journey that we will cherish, man.”
Travis Kelce on how much he loves it when Taylor Swift supports him
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl 2024
Despite her busy schedule, Swift was spotted cheering on Kelce and the Chiefs at numerous games last season.
Kelce said of her support on The Pat McAfee Show End of January 2024: “I love it when Taylor comes and supports me and enjoys the game with family and friends. It’s just been a wonderful year, man.”
Elsewhere in the conversation, Kelce explained: “We’re just two guys who support each other and have fun, man.”
Travis Kelce on “Learning Every Day” with Taylor Swift
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl 2024
Kelce sat down with WSJ. Magazine for the cover of their December/January issue and spoke openly about dating someone “who has such an aura around them,” he said.
“I’ve never dealt with it,” he added. “But at the same time, I’m not running from it either… The scrutiny that she gets, how much scrutiny she gets every day, paparazzi outside her house, outside every restaurant she goes to, after every flight she gets off, and she’s just living and enjoying life. If she’s going to act like that, I better not be the one acting that weird.”
He added that getting to know Swift was an eye-opener, saying, “I’ve never been a man of words. Being around her and seeing how smart Taylor is has been fucking mind-blowing. I learn something new every day.”
Travis Kelce on his “protective instinct” towards Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in NYC in 2023
At the beginning of their relationship, Kelce and his brother Jason talked a little about the new couple’s various trips in an episode of New heights with Jason and Travis Kelceparticularly about the talk surrounding the photos and videos of the sports star helping Swift get in and out of her car and holding her hand.
“I feel like when I’m on a date, I always feel like I’m a man in the situation, I’m protective, yeah, definitely,” Kelce said. “You always have that feeling – or that confidence, I guess.”
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